Has anyone tried welding their own frames to plaster into? What does that involve? Is that conceivably a DIY thing, or would I need to call a machine shop?

I like wooden frames, but there needs to be something to attatch it to..

Any other ideas?

Also, they mention a lightened concrete. Has anyone tried this? It also says they don't make it in the US, but when I spoke with a contractor, he said he does use something which sounds like that on floors.
I only use portland cement in the first coat, but what about it???

Thanks so much!!

in addition, welding has to be done by specialists in the metal shop.

so if your panel is around 24X24 then you dont need metal frame. you can use marine plywood and staple chicken wire to it and build the plaster on that. You can also attach wooden frame to it prior to plastering, just tape it (frame) out when plastering, this way it wont get dirty.

for smaller sizes - ceramic tiles of 12X12, 16X16 and 18X18 is all you need.

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