One scroll through Pinterest or flip through an interiors magazine these days will prove to you that plaster of Paris surfaces are back in a big way. Once a finish reserved for opulent and traditional ...

Dear James: We are planning a substantial room addition to our dream home. We are not on a tight budget, and we want everything done right. Should we use plaster walls or standard drywall walls? — ...

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

If you are seeking a marbled interior with old world charm, then venetian plaster makes a great alternative to a standard drywall finish. In the right setting, it's a classy and durable wall finish ...

Q: Since you were the ones who got my daughter started on the tile-the-bathroom thing, I don't hesitate to bring up the toilet once again. One of the many self-help books my daughter bought before ...

Q:What's the best way to hang a picture on a plaster wall? The picture is 20 inches by 24 inches and weighs about 10 pounds. A:The simplest way (not necessarily the easiest) is the best one. Use ...

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 ...