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How to paint over raw base plaster correctly

Old houses in the UK (where I live, but I would imagine the same it true elsewhere) often have sand & lime plaster, rather then the more modern gypsum-based plaster. … The best finish would be obtained by getting a local plasterer to apply a thin 'skim' coat of new plaster. …
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Should I be worried about this giant crack?

Yes, you should be concerned, IMO. Some movement in a house of that age is normal, but a crack of that size (especially considering that it's been repaired once already!) suggests that you have some s …
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