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What Type of Wall Finish is this called?
Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2022 3:44 pm
by dmf6978
My colonial house in NJ was built in 1927. I am trying to figure out the style of plaster work that was done on these walls. My mom told me its craftex (not sure i am pronouncing it right). However I have not been able to find anything online to replicate this type of work. See photo. I am desperately trying to find a craftsman in the northeast who does this work for hire. I submitted a photo
Re: What Type of Wall Finish is this called?
Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2022 5:58 pm
by Gothichome
I would refer to this finish as ‘knock down’. Now days you see it most often on modern ceilings done with drywall mud but believe there is a special gypsum based product for this. If there is an old fashioned plaster equivalent I really don’t know. I think with a bit of practice you could replicate the look.
Ron
Re: What Type of Wall Finish is this called?
Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2022 8:31 pm
by dmf6978
The real question is, who would take on some projects to try and match this style. I don't really have time or expertise to try and fix or repair. Just hard to find a restoration guy whos willing to help me out in my area.
Re: What Type of Wall Finish is this called?
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2022 10:01 am
by Gothichome
DM, get hold of a dry wall mudder, also referd to a drywall finisher, this kind of job would fall into their privy.
Re: What Type of Wall Finish is this called?
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2022 6:11 pm
by dmf6978
Most of the drywall people in my area dont do quality work in my opinion. This would be plaster work, and not drywall. I need to find a restoration guy from the hudson valley who can help me.
Re: What Type of Wall Finish is this called?
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2022 6:18 pm
by Manalto
Good luck. Any skilled plasterer will know how to do knock-down. It comes in and goes out of fashion.