How to restore decorative plaster molding using a simple putty knife

How to Repair Plaster Molding with a Putty Knife | This Old House · 3:31 · Video: This Old House · Watch at the source

In short: Learn how to repair ornate crown molding using a manual template. This guide demonstrates a practical technique for restoring historic architectural details to their original condition.

In this demonstration, expert Tom Silva shows Kevin O'Connor how to fix decorative crown molding in a Detroit living room. The process involves creating a custom template directly from a putty knife to ensure the repair matches the existing architectural profile accurately.

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