This Old House
Season 32 Episode 24 - Los Angeles; Spanish Plaster, Soapstone, and a Star
Plaster specialist Alfonso Garcia shows host Kevin O'Connor how he is wrapping the kitchen cabinets in plaster for a look that is reminiscent of those found in Mexico. He fashions an archway over the sink, a cove at the ceiling, and a freehand bullnose detail at the corners. Then, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey meets up with local plumbing contractor Noe Lopez to lend a hand as he installs the pedestal sink in the first floor powder room. In the kitchen, master carpenter Norm Abram meets countertop contractor Tim Farr to see the soapstone countertops going in, and learns how to care for them going forward. Custom woodworker Larry Bucklan shows Norm how he is replicating the original ceiling star from the dining room for use in other parts of the house. With the profile matched and run and the miters cut, the pieces are joined with biscuits and glue and dried with an RF glue drier.
Episodes in Season 32
Auburndale; A Ho-Hum House on The Charles River
Auburndale; Regulations and Challenges
Auburndale; Bringing in the Structure
Auburndale; Fixes, Framing, and Floods
Auburndale; A New Approach to the House
Auburndale; The Artistry of This Old House and Jules Aarons
Auburndale; Progress On All Levels
Auburndale; Shingles, Ductwork, Lights, and a Pocket Door
Auburndale; Stucco, Kitchen Design, Roof, and Insulation
Auburndale; Landscape Decisions and a Duck Tour
Auburndale; Planning for the Pergola
Auburndale; Making the Most of Green Products
Auburndale; Absolute Curb Appeal
Auburndale; Front Yard Transformation
Auburndale; Systems, Security and Surfaces Take Shape
Auburndale; Transformation Complete!
Los Angeles; This Old House Goes Hollywood, Almost
Los Angeles; Only in LA
Los Angeles; Roof Tiles & Richard's Water Story
Los Angeles; Secrets of Silver Lake
Los Angeles; It Never Rains In California?
Los Angeles; Spanish Style; Stucco, Ornamental Iron, Hand Glazed Tile
26 min
Los Angeles; Kevin Goes Hollywood
26 min
Los Angeles; Spanish Plaster, Soapstone, and a Star
Los Angeles; More Spanish Style
26 min
