On Feb 24, 10:53*pm, Schmand wrote:
I have recently bought an old house in NJ. Clinton-Hackettstown area.
Built 1885. I would like to try and restore some of the old plaster,
but can't find anyone who actually carries and sells it?

Any ideas? I looking for the "Lime?" plaster or veneer. They kind that
would go on smooth on the outside. I see manufactures for it but can't
find it. (USG, National Gypsum).

But I did find the paster washers in Boston! (Charles Street Hardware)

I applaud you for giving plaster a shot. It's a long learning curve,
but as a dedicated DIYer, I have mastered the learnign curve to a
degree that I produce good work. I've patched a lot of cracks and
missing plaster sections in our 1925 house, and I've veneer plasterd
the entire stairwell.

There is exactly one place in my medium sized city (Rochester, NY) to
get plaster products, a building supply place that normally caters to
drywall contractors. I stand out like a sore thumb when I go there to
get stuff in my Dockers and button collar shirt when I go there after
work. I would suggest contacting USG or National Gypsum to see if
they cam tell you where your local dealers are. It may be hard to
find by yourself. I don't believe any of the big box stores will
carry what you need. As other have mentioned you will need base coat
plaster to fill voids where all the plaster has come loose, finish
coat plaster, bonding agent, and perhaps a good stainless steel
Marshalltown trowel among other tools.

Ken