CEILING RENEWALS

Dominion, Volume 27, Issue 16, 13 October 1933, Page 4

CEILING RENEWALS

Sheets of Fibrous Plaster SIMPLE AND ECONOMICAL In renovating a home, it should be remembered that the ceiling is of as great Importance as any other part, and should be made not only to contribute to the attractiveness of the room, but be strong and durable. The old forms of lath and plaster construction for ceilings and other parts of the house are out of date. A far superior material, fibrous plaster, is now used. The fibrous plaster sheets are nailed to the rafters, and then washed over with mill-white or any other suitable preparation. Stade of sisal hemp and plaster of Paris, and cast in ornamental designs, they combine strength and durability with attractive finish. When made by a reputable firm, the sheets are permanent and fully reinforced, so that i cracking is eliminated. | When finished, the ceiling should ’ need no patching or repairs, as with the old lath and plaster method. Fibrous sheeting can be painted immedi-

ately. In addition, it is vermin proof, fireproof, and being a non-conductor, ensures warmth in winter and coolness in summer. The sheets are light, and do not need heavy timbering. Costs are low—an important consideration these days, which means that the inclusion of rich fibrous plaster in the ceilings does not involve extra ex-' penses in the renovating campaign. The walls may also be covered by continuous fibrous plaster, eliminating the cover strips where smaller sheeting joins, and thus leaving a perfect place for decoration.