AboutEileen Cronk Expertise If you are decorating your home on a budget I can answer most questions about what to look for when buying "good old stuff" at garage sales, yard sales or auctions. I can answer most questions about the refinishing, and repairing of wood items. I have had lots of experience in this area and made lots of mistakes over the years which I may help you avoid.
Experience I have been haunting auction sales,flea markets etc. for 30 yrs. I have worked extensively at refinishing, and repairing all the old stuff I bring home. I also work for other people, and do repairs and refinishing for several antique stores.
Expert: Eileen Cronk Date: 3/24/2008 Subject: Repairing a Plaster Frame
Question I purchased an oil painting that has a plaster frame and painted black. The corner has chipped and is showing the white plaster underneath. How do I repair this? Do I build it up with powder plaster or can it be done with a venetian liquid. When I paint it, will I have to use an acrylic paint or a special kind of paint
Answer Hi Tina
Nice to hear from you.
The answer to this questionn depends on the painting.
If this is a valuable painting you purchased in the original frame, then let a pro do the repair.
If its not, then use a filler like poly-fil.
All it really is, is a drywall compound in a tube already mixed. Easy to use.
The plaster you mention is OK too but harder to use.
Simply fill the chip and while the plaster is wet use whatever tool needed to roughly mimic the other corners.
After its painted the repair will not show. Its fool the eye really.
All I have ever used is acrylic paint but you may have to top coat with a clear coat in whatever sheen the rest of the frame has.
Good Luck
Regards
Eileen
