The ancient ways of plastering walls are spreading into 21st-century homes. Many homeowners who want natural, durable and textured walls in their homes are choosing plaster. “A plastered wall is so ...

Check the size of your 1/2-in. plywood backing board. Then, cut the fiberglass window screen to be eight inches larger than it in both directions (so there are four inches of overhang on each side).

This homeowner's guide to plastering will help homesteaders understand how to work with plaster. Commonly used as a protective finish over exterior walls, plasters also offer durability and beauty for ...

You’re proudly hanging your first picture on your new home’s antique plaster walls. A few minutes later, it’s no longer ...

The incorporation of nano-particles, the microstructure of the plaster is enhanced, leading to improved density and reduced porosity. Consequently, the plaster exhibits superior water resistance, ...

Plaster, a decorative wall coating of lime, sand, and sometimes fibers, has been around since the beginning of time—and so has plaster repair. Although subject to cracks and bubbles, it's a durable ...

Here are expert tips on how to apply wall putty correctly so that your putty walls look flawless: 2. Pre-wet the wall: ...

It’s the 15th-century design technique that’s been seen everywhere, from Kim Kardashian’s LA home to The Block. From bathrooms and feature walls to whole rooms and homes, Venetian plaster is the ...

Q. My wife and I removed beadboard wainscoting in a house we just bought. In the process we destroyed the wall. The beadboard was glued on, and when it came down, so did a thin coat of something. I ...

Removing the plaster from a vintage house is a nasty job. It generates yards of debris and creates clouds of dust that go everywhere. We have some advice: don’t assume the plaster has to go. In fact, ...