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The walls in my house are plastered covered shiplap and I was wondering if I can apply a backsplash directly to the wall; or do I need to put up a backboard first? Thank you!
Hi Jessica, I can't think of any reason you can't apply a backsplash directly to the plaster. Tile and other materials stick just fine to plastered surfaces as long as the paint on the surface isn't falling off because the backsplash is really going to be stuck to whatever paint is on the wall and not to the wall itself. I hope this information helps feel free to write again regarding this or other matters, sincerely bruce e johnson.. bejohnsonconsulting.com
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Bruce E. Johnson
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I can answer any construction related question in regards to carpentry, concrete, drywall, masonry, structural elements of any type of building, residential or commercial. Interior or exterior.
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Custom Commercial and residential buildings. Churches, theaters, schools and auditoriums. Most recently I am working with the Catholic Church on several design build committees. I have a website related to scheduling and project supervision. Although my expertise is more related to multimillion dollar commercial, educational and theatrical projects my generous credentials in residential and remodelling construction make me a viable source of information regarding all forms of building questions.
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