peeling plaster

Frequency: 6.58.1 per million words

Refers to plaster on a wall or ceiling that is coming off.

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Examples (20)

  • The walls were covered in peeling plaster and damp patches.
  • The old house was in disrepair, with peeling plaster and broken windows.
  • Old houses often have issues with peeling plaster in the basement.
  • They spent the weekend scraping off the peeling plaster from the bedroom walls.
  • We spent the whole weekend scraping off the peeling plaster.
  • A section of peeling plaster revealed the ancient brickwork underneath.
  • You need to repair the peeling plaster before you start painting.
  • The constant dampness caused the peeling plaster to fall in large chunks.
  • The ceiling showed signs of peeling plaster due to the leak.
  • She noticed the peeling plaster in the hallway and sighed at the thought of renovations.
  • The landlord promised to fix the peeling plaster in the hallway.
  • Despite the peeling plaster, the room had a certain rustic charm.
  • Vast areas of peeling plaster made the room look neglected.
  • The artist used the texture of the peeling plaster as inspiration for his painting.
  • It's hard to hide peeling plaster behind just a simple poster.
  • Tenants complained about the peeling plaster and other signs of neglect.
  • The derelict building was full of debris and peeling plaster.
  • His childhood home was filled with memories, some associated with the faint smell of damp and peeling plaster.
  • Careful inspection revealed peeling plaster behind the curtains.
  • The conservators carefully restored the delicate frescoes, removing centuries of dirt and peeling plaster.