Sandstone was used outside but plaster mouldings, crowns and flourishes were a way intricately decorating the inside of a building.

Its also unlucky to be sandstone if the surface has been painted all thought some mouldings can be painted.Īlso plaster doesn't mean there not original. If its plaster don't wash with warm water ALWAYS use a dry cloth as plaster will soak up water and lose its structure.įor either sandstone or plaster never use acidic cleaners like vinegar or harsh chemicals as these can dissolve both the alkaline sandstone and plaster and damage the surface.ĭry microfiber cloth for a quick dust over and avoid any chemicals or cleaning products altogether whenever you can. If its sandstone it should feel like chunky grit sand paper of those cheap harsh nail files you get in a 100pack from the drug store. Run your your nail over if the raw surface, if the grit feels very fine and powdery and gives a little under your finger nail its plaster. Read our Resource Pagesīest way to tell sandstone from plaster is to find a little chipped corner where its not been polished or painted or finished in anyway. If you come across a poster who needs more photos then comment !photos to have Automod post a how-to guide for them. (Unless posted in our weekly Selling thread.)Ĭlick here for more details on our rules.Ĭlick here for r/Antiques' Resource Pages.

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