Removing Plaster Ceiling Rose

By thedoctor sat feb 02 2008.

Removing plaster ceiling rose. Check from time to time until the stripper has softened all the paint layers. Newer plastic or foam versions are usually glued with construction adhesive. Anyone know the best and quickest way to remove paint from a plaster ceiling rose and coving. Cover and wait for the layers to soften to prevent poultice stripper drying out cover the plasterwork with cling film or discarded plastic bags.

More extensive sections and quantity of repair may. Whether it s plaster coving large decorated cornice or a victorian ceiling rose our experienced drivers will make sure you get your plaster mouldings quickly and safely. Only once the paint removal is completed can the nature and extent of repairs be assessed. Upon the removal of the poultice the process is then completed via hand held tools to ensure the maximum effectiveness of the paint removal whilst reducing the risk of any increased damage to the original plasterwork.

Has anyone used langlows peel away. Old plaster rosettes or medallions which are more common terms were bonded to the ceiling with wet plaster. After removing the rosette repair the plaster or drywall and reinstall. Then you might be able to see if there are fixings look for wire screws etc sticking up above the laths.

Tue may 22 2007 5 22 pm. If the rosette encircles a light fixture disconnect the electricity at the breaker or fuse box and remove the fixture beforehand. Removing a decorative ceiling rose requires no special tools or expertise but it will damage the ceiling. The plaster rose and coving are in a victorian house and have many coats of paint on them resulting in the pattern almost being lost.

The way i ve removed them in the past is to cut through the lath and plaster surrounding the rose carefully with a multisaw type tool not a reciprocating saw though and then remove the lath and plaster ceiling as normal.