Overview
New chestnut riven laths were fix to the existing joists and 3 coat haired non-hydraulic lime plaster applied to a smooth finish. The existing ornate cornice was left insitu and the new ceiling had to be completed to suit the depth and line of the cornice line.
Making good works were carried out to the tops of all the walls where new ceilings were installed. Damage was caused to the walls when the ceilings were removed.