Plaster is having a major moment on walls and range hoods across the world, but all materials and finishes are equal. Perhaps one of the most polarizing terms in home decorating is simply, “textured ...

Decorative painter Kevin Walsh makes his living covering walls with designer techniques that include faux finishing. So he got a strange feeling when he saw rags, sponges and other faux tools being ...

In the world of design, plaster finishes for homes have experienced a resurgence in popularity. These finishes not only ...

One of the last steps in many a brownstone renovation is to apply several thin layers of plaster to the walls to achieve a satiny, smooth finish, also known as a skim coat. But tinted plaster walls ...

Since we started reporting on limewash as a trend a few years back, the wall finish has positively exploded in popularity. Its textured look adds depth and interest to even the most box-like new ...

Venetian plaster, which looks like marble but doesn’t have the weight and expense of marble, has become a popular method of sprucing up a space, either outdoors or in, says Ronald Layman, a ...

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 ...

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. In fact, ...

Drywall is common and ubiquitous in commercial and residential buildings today. Many of us barely think about it until we have to repair a hole smashed in it. However, drywall has not been around ...