Overview

In 1999, William Millar's ""Plastering Plain and Decorative"" was re-published in response to the shortage of material on traditional plastering techniques. This has encouraged the re-publication of Verrall's work on the subject. This edition combines his two volumes in one book and provides a source of information, not only for plasterers but also for designers and specifiers who want to understand plastering methods and materials better. It starts at a basic level, then progresses to more complex work and provides copious drawings and diagrams to illustrate the material. He presents detailed information on the characteristics of different plaster and their uses, the varieties of lathing avilable and how to apply and finish flat lime plaster. It also explains how to set up and run different types of mouldings, the casting of mouldings and uses of fibrous plaster.

Full Product Details

Author:   W. Verrall
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Donhead Publishing
Edition:   Facsimile edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.930kg
ISBN:  

9781873394458

ISBN 10:   1873394454
Pages:   512
Publication Date:   25 February 2000
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Volume I: Introductory; Ancient and Asiatic plaster; Modern decorative plaster; Ceilings: decorative and otherwise; Plastering materials; Portland cement; How to make concrete Selection of materials; Preparing the base for plastering; Lathing; Plasterers' tools; Scaffolding and plant; Interior plastering; Running cornices and mouldings. Volume II: Suitable Sands for lime and cement plasters; Panel mouldings; Moulding and casting; Jelly moulds; Pilasters and columns; Cement hearths and floors; Exterior plastering and waterproofing; Fibrous plaster; Repair work; The restoration of plaster ceilings; Plastering by spraying; Portland cement stucco; Modelling in plaster and plastic concrete; Miscellaneous decorative processes; Gesso; Surface treatment of plaster and cement; Artificial marbles and granite; Concrete and plastic floors; Specifications; Glossary of terms for plasterers; Appendix; Index.

Reviews

This is unquestionably a wonderful book... a milestone work of humbling significance and continuing practical value. Journal of Architectural Conservation A veritable mine of information... this book is essential and I suggest getting two copies, one to keep clean and indoors for browsing, research or interest - the other, and this is where it will surely end up, as a workshop manual to help in practice, pricing and experimenting. Buy this book. Conservation News The book is a feast of information on the subject proclaimed by its title, and required reading for architects and restoration plasterers. Ecclesiastical and Heritage World

Author Information

Verrall taught plastering at the North London Polytechnic and was committed throughout his life to the continuing education of plasterers. He wrote a number of smaller books on the subject, but The Modern Plasterer remains as his seminal work.

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