This Old House (1979)
S32E22 Los Angeles; Spanish Style; Stucco, Ornamental Iron, Hand Glazed Tile
Episode Overview
In this episode, host Kevin O'Connor touches base with Mary Blee, who has been monitoring her home renovation from a distance due to her pregnancy. She's relying on webcams and photos from her husband, Kurt Albrecht, to stay updated. Stucco expert Alfonso Garcia demonstrates the final stages of the stucco process, showcasing an embedded mesh for durability and a colored top layer with a sandy texture. Kevin travels to Orange County to investigate new ornamental ironwork and the restoration of existing pieces. Later, Norm Abram heads to a Covina workshop to observe the meticulous hand glazing of reproduction tiles. Back in Silver Lake, Kevin meets tile contractor Carlos Sandoval to review the installation of striking black and yellow tiles in the powder room.