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[Ritchie]

I have recently purchased an Edwardian House and a friend has advised that the walls are likely to be made from Lime plaster.

Is it safe to use a steamer (in moderation) or am i likely to ruin my walls?

[thedoctor]

This has to be your call Ritchie. Even used very carfefully on walls a steamer can lift skim plaster so there are no rules of thumb. Similarly an incorreect "dig" with a scraper can heave out a great chunk of unwanted plaster....