The Newton Initiative: Lath and Plaster

Monday, November 18, 2013

Lath and Plaster

I have a feeling that those two words will be like the worst kind of curse words by the time we finish with the house. I may just start using 'lath and plaster' as my go-to phrase when I'm upset at the kids. "You little lath and plaster; get back here and clean up this mess!"

It's good to have a wife who is a hard worker AND nice to look at. The mask may or may not be the most flattering accessory. Just kidding, she's cute in anything.

The old hex tiles pulled right up with the carpet backing. Unfortunately I discovered that the tile and bathtub are installed on top of 6 inches of suspended concrete. That's going to be a bear to remove.

Can you imagine the kind of work it was to put all that lath and plaster up?!

2 comments:

BobbyeNovember 19, 2013 at 9:15 AM
Looking good guys!
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LizDecember 9, 2013 at 7:27 PM
WOW, love it is so beautiful! Love the lath and plaster comment that was funny!
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This blog is intended to chronicle our journey through the process of renovating and adding onto a beautiful [potentially] brick Victorian home.

The home is in a peaceful rural community, and was built by my great grandparents in 1899. The home, which sits on over an acre was grand in its day with 10 foot ceilings and intricate moldings. The home was lived in by various relatives until 30 years ago; no one has lived in it since then. The condition of the home put its fate in question; it could be repaired and restored, or pushed over and forgotten. We chose the first.

We had planned to build a home this year, but as we talked about the old home we knew we needed to save it. Quickly, that became the plan, and our passion for it grew.

We have lived in and fixed up old homes before, what we didn't want with this home was an old home with an addition that was "scabbed on", with no flow or continuity. We also did not want a "drafty old house". The goal was to make the home feel seamless, and to enjoy the charm and character of an old home, and its setting, while living in a space with all modern systems and a very low draft.

The plan is for the work to be done by us, along with the help of several contractors.

We intend to let the pictures tell the story. Please enjoy, and if you do, we'd love to see your comments.