Consider how lath-and-plaster walls were constructed. First the house was framed — generally with studs spaced 16” on-center — and the exterior sheathing and siding completed. Once the doors ...

Plaster is placed on top of wood strips called lath. John Romans ... Step 5: Once the compound is dry, feather coat (bead coat) the exterior side of the tape, approximately six inches wide.

This is also a great time to add insulation to exterior walls ... a 1/4-to- 3/8 -inch gap between each piece of lath. Then, three coats of plaster were applied to the lath. The first two coats ...

As traditional lath and plaster was used less frequently, Empire branched out into drywall, lightweight steel framing, fireproofing and acoustic ceilings. Later, the company added exterior ...

As traditional lath and plaster was used less frequently, Empire branched out into drywall, lightweight steel framing, fireproofing and acoustic ceilings. Later, the company added exterior ...

A lath and plaster wall, with wallpaper applied over the top. Significant skill is required to apply a smooth, consistent plaster finish. Credit: Lmcelhiney. CC-BY-SA-4.0 Before drywall existed ...