Q Am I right that when sections of plaster break away from the lath, an accepted repair technique is to roughly fill in those gaps with drywall and then drywall over the whole wall or ceiling? — M.H., ...

In this video, I take you through the first stage of plastering a conservatory ceiling. From preparation to application, you’ll see the tools, techniques, and tips needed to get a smooth and ...

Q. We just bought our first house, an American Foursquare, dated 1917. It has been vacant for several years and the interior is not in the best condition. We'd like to gut it to get rid of the sagging ...

Kirk Johnstone Shows The Life of a Plasterer. Basically I wanted to document what I do day to day so you will get videos of me working, a few tips and tricks, how to videos and probably a few funny ...

After a disastrous attempt at trying to cover up peeling paint in my bathroom (due to moisture, not leaks), I am now left with pieces of plaster missing. I am assuming I will need someone to replace ...

Popular in 19th century homes, plaster ceiling medallions offer a visual transition and seat for a light fixture in important rooms. Their elaborate bas-relief designs also helped hide soot from oil ...