Designing the perfect ceiling is one of the most powerful ways to define the character of a living room. In this video, ...

If you’re looking for texture, warmth and personality, add wood to your ceiling. Large wooden beams offer volume and a dramatic flair to a space, and look especially great when installed on higher ...

Plaster walls, though cracked, don't suffer from the same set of gravity-borne problems as do ceilings. Walls can be repaired, and the repairs should last a long while.

Learn how to create elegant plaster of Paris ceiling designs that add a touch of sophistication to any room. This video demonstrates step-by-step techniques for crafting beautiful and durable ...

Make sure to fix any leaks or broken pipes and remove soiled insulation. Plaster repair can, in some cases, be a do-it-yourself project. But unlike drywall, plaster doesn’t come in a solid sheet.

To make a sturdy plaster bonder: Use Weldbond straight from the container or diluted (1 part Weldbond to 3 parts water) and apply with a pump-type sprayer, roller, sponge, or brush.

Which is why, for a circa-1910 Tudor Revival house in Montclair, Ms. Grochowski accentuated the white Gothic curves of the original tracery plaster ceilings by outlining them with a fresh coat of ...