Thursday, October 05, 2006

Joint Compound vs. Professional-Grade Plasters



We are unwavering supporters of ONLY using professional-grade plasters for decorative finishes. It is true, “you get what you pay for”. When hiring a professional finisher to create a textured finish on your wall, specifically ask what kind of plaster they will use. Joint compound (a.k.a wall mud) is meant for smoothing out drywall seams, it is not a reliable decorative finish. A reliable plaster will not chip, crack, and in most cases self sealing. Feel free to call Average to art and they will be happy to direct you to the appropriate plasters for your decorating needs.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I beg to differ ive been a plasterer for 17 yrs and plaster is not as good in some respects as drywall mud,plaster will not stick to alot of surfaces without somesort of bonding,drywall mud will almost stick to anything ive got a process that will blow your mind and my 5 yr old can do it.so if u would like to see some of my work please fill free to look me up on esty.com under mudpics