If you are in the final stages of a self build or renovation project then it is highly likely that you will be thinking about the different types of plaster and plastering techniques on offer.

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 ...

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 ...

LITTLE ROCK — As she applies the third thin coat of an Italian limestone plaster to a ceiling in her Pennsylvania farmhouse, Lori Blomstrom prepares to turn an ordinary surface into an extraordinary ...

A crack in a plaster wall can look intimidating, and even be a cause for concern. While the sudden appearance of a crack in a previously pristine wall should always be approached with caution, they ...

Q: We would like to hang pictures, some of them rather large, on a plaster wall. Can you tell us the best way to do this? We are afraid of cracking the plaster. A: With proper technique, hanging ...

Old World painting techniques can lead to a stroke of sophistication in modern-day homes. Artist Jennifer Bertrand, season three winner on HGTV’s “Design Star,” is spreading the ancient ways of ...