Lime plaster, five years later
The result is not perfect, but it has worked well for over a year. Most of the problems were not technical at all. It is easy to underestimate how much time preparation saves later.
A simple checklist turned out to be more useful than any tool. The first step is always to look at what already exists.
If you are planning something similar, start small and keep notes. This came up several times this year, so it seemed worth writing down. Asking the right questions at the beginning avoids most surprises. Good materials and clear communication make the rest much easier.
The first step is always to look at what already exists. Good materials and clear communication make the rest much easier. We tried a few approaches before settling on the one described here. A simple checklist turned out to be more useful than any tool.
It is easy to underestimate how much time preparation saves later. The result is not perfect, but it has worked well for over a year. Every project is different, yet the same few mistakes repeat.