How to drill into plaster walls To prevent cracking and crumbling you’ll need to pre-drill holes for your screws, and you can start by taping down a strip of blue tape before drilling holes into ...

Finishing a new wall or room with plaster or joint compound takes practice. If you have no experience with plaster or its near relative, joint compound, don’t learn in your living room. When ...

Get expert insight on what to consider before choosing decorative plasterwork, from durability and cost to style, ...

Textured wallpaper offers an easy way to add patterns and depth to your space without making permanent changes. With ...

There are two kinds of cracks in old lath and plaster walls. Both can be repaired, but one is a much more serious problem. By Ronda Kaysen Q: Our Gramercy co-op was built in 1929. The thick ...

Natural plaster walls add to the beauty of this southwestern style home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Photo courtesy of American Clay. More and more people are seeking natural and healthy ways to build ...