Peter Lord Plaster & Paint, Inc. 
A professional in the preservation and restoration of historic surfaces, Peter brings superior technical skill, extensive problem-solving ability, and artistic insight and talent to any project. Our expertise includes:
Extensive experience in plaster application, re-attachment, restoration and repair
Ability to develop plaster recipes and techniques to match existing surfaces in composition and appearance
Significant experience in restoring ornate and decorative plaster
Ability to design and construct custom tools, including plaster knives, molds and casts
Considerable experience in paint stripping and Calcimine coating removal from fragile surfaces
Special Training and Certifications
Decorative Plaster Resident Workshop; Historic Eastfield Village, New York
Building Lime Plaster Workshop and Symposium; Historic New England, Boston, Massachusetts
EPA Lead Safe Certified Firm
Government Services Administration (GSA) Certified
Awards
Greater Portland Landmarks Preservation Award – US Custom House 2014
Maine Preservation Honor Award for Restoration – US Custom House 2014
Association of General Contractors 2013 Build Maine Award
In the News
“A Splendid Reunion“, Maine Home and Design, March 2021, mainehomedesign.com
“In With The Old”, This Old House Magazine, January/February 2020, pp. 53-58.
“Wall Art”, Zest Maine, Winter 2020, pp. 28-33.
Articles
Old House Journal online (www.oldhouseonline.com)
“How to Repair Plaster Cracks”
“Cures for Calcimine Ceilings”
“How to Restore Painted Wood Floors“
Old House Journal archives
“High Tech Help for Primitive Plaster”, Old House Journal, September/October 1993, 44-49.
“Sanded Paint”, Old House Journal, May/June 1991, pp. 32-36.
Professional Memberships and Associations
Greater Portland Landmarks, Preservation Directory Member
Peter’s work is approved at numerous protected sites in Maine by Maine’s Historic Preservation Commission office, and at numerous protected properties in Historic New England’s Stewardship Program.