Enjoy throwing the sticky plaster against the wall, pressing it on and spreading it out! Start plastering the wall and get an optimal, smooth surface to wallpaper or paint your walls. In this guide, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 plaster ...

Discover a step-by-step guide to creating stunning DIY wall art with textured, antique-style finishes. Learn how to use decorative stencils, wall putty, and plaster to form raised patterns, then bring ...

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 ...

Believe it or not, there are ways to smooth walls without plastering. Whether you are redoing one room or a gigantic whole-house renovation, plastering walls is one of those tasks that even ...

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Q. The plaster in the middle of my living room wall started bulging a little where it backs up against my shower. What could be causing it? How concerned should I be? Who is responsible for fixing ...

It can be scary to drill holes in the wall. For the first entry in our new D.I.Y. series, we’ll show you how to mount a television, or whatever you want. By Tim Heffernan Photographs by Clark Hodgin ...