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 ...

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., ...

Q. How important is it to repair plaster before repainting? Our ceilings have peeling paint that we’re pretty sure was caused by past water damage. Since the water problem is no longer an issue, can ...

Ken Wildes crouches next to a cardboard box and plucks out a rose hand-formed from clay. He holds the rose in his fingertips and points out the flaws. See how the petals are pressed together? A ...

In Part 4 of our Artex ceiling plastering series, we finish the project, perfect the final touches, and share expert tips for a flawless finish. Watch as we tackle tricky spots, reveal the end result, ...

ST. JOHN'S, March 15, 2016 /CNW/ - Historic Plaster Conservation Services Limited (HPCS) announced today that a plaster ceiling the company consolidated in 2009 was accidentally flooded with water in ...

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