I believe what I want is called a Level 4 surface, which looks like fairly smooth plaster with a minimum of texture. Is there a way I can fill in and/or sand down the wall and ceiling surfaces ...

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.

Drywall is cheaper to buy and install ... using 100-grit sandpaper and a sanding block. Conceal the plaster patch and the plaster washers by covering them with a self-adhesive fiberglass mesh ...

Sand the filled patch so that it is completely smooth and level with the rest of the wall. Wipe away any sanding dust with your damp sponge. Apply primer atop the chipped plaster repair and about ...

With plaster over drywall application ... Step 3: Apply a fast-drying patching compound like USG Easy Sand 45. Fill the cracks flush with the compound. Allow it to dry and shrink.

These were small sheets of drywall that measured 16 by 48 inches. The base coat plaster had sand added to it much like larger stones are added to concrete. The sand added volume and strength.

Sand the filled patch so that it is completely smooth and level with the rest of the wall. Wipe away any sanding dust with your damp sponge. Apply primer atop the chipped plaster repair and about ...