Superficial reinforcement is a further option for deteriorated backgrounds.

Telling supply “Brick Mesh”, as stainless steel wire coated with nodules of clay to ensure fusion of lime to the natural mineral. Substrates that are cracked or suffering from high levels of movement are popular for “Brick Lathe” applications as well as timber backgrounds.

Moulding or pre-shaping the mesh to match existing profiles before running the plaster to form cornices, bands etc., is a cost effective method of use.