15 Years on the Trowel

Indoor wall finishing, by a tradesman who's done it for 15 years.

I'm Jeremy. Fifteen years on the trowel and the roller, in central France. Plaster, drywall, primers, interior insulation, soundproofing, decorative finishes -- I do this work, then I write it up. Every product I recommend is one I've used. Every verdict is one of three: WORTH IT, MIXED, or SKIP.

Jeremy's Pick Worth it
Zinsser Gardz problem-surface sealer
What I reach for on any plaster older than 20 years. Locks down chalking, soaks porous patches, gives the topcoat something to bite on. One quart covers a small bedroom.
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8
cluster topics
36
in-depth reviews
15
years on the job
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honest verdicts
What I cover

The eight things I write about

Eight interconnected clusters of indoor wall finishing work. Every article in every cluster comes from real jobsite experience, not desk research.

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Recent reviews

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Wet Insulation Behind a Wall: How a Pro Fixes It

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Paint Peeling Off in Sheets After One Year: How a Pro Fixes It

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Yellow Stains Coming Through White Paint: How a Pro Fixes It

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Methodology

How I test products and pick verdicts

I use what I recommend. I track the products that hold up on jobsites and the ones that don't. The full methodology -- what I check, what I ignore, what disqualifies a product -- lives here.

About Jeremy

Jeremy -- plasterer-painter, 15 years on the job

Based in central France. Day job: indoor wall finishing on residential and commercial sites. Specialties: plaster repair (modern and historic), drywall, paint prep, interior insulation, soundproofing, tadelakt and Venetian stucco, bathroom waterproofing.

What I don't cover: facade work and exterior insulation (ITE), plumbing, electrical wiring, rising-damp injection. I diagnose damp walls; I don't install drainage.

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