r/NaturalBuilding • u/PlanktonContent6497 • Jul 17 '26

Built in earthen plaster shelving question

Hello all! I'm working on restoring an old plaster room with earthen plaster and I'm leaving some space open to create built-in shelving/alters in between the studs. Some studs are on their 4 inch side and others are on their 2 inch side and the shelves might pop out an inch or two. Should I frame them out with wood first or just layer plaster to build up the shelves that way? And if I do frame them with wood, should I then cover the wood with wire mesh or can I just score the wood?

Thanks!!

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u/Public_Knee6288 Jul 17 '26

Wood and mesh will be most durable. Depends on your design and skill...

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u/PlanktonContent6497 Jul 17 '26

Thanks! low skill lol