We’ve removed panel molding (and are keeping picture & crown moldings) from plaster walls, which have many coats of paint on them. Don’t want to re-plaster. it’s not that fancy an apt. Just want to ...

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 ...

Q. Some of the walls and ceilings in our older house have tiny cracks and other blemishes that make them unsightly. Is texture paint a lasting remedy for this? A. Texture paint, which usually deposits ...

Learn step-by-step how to create stunning textured wall art using plaster, mandala stenciling, and metallic paint techniques. This tutorial walks you through mixing wall putty, applying raised ...

Transform your living space with this step-by-step tutorial on creating stunning decorative wall art using Roman plaster, ...

Dear Debbie: I'd like to try a paint effect for the walls in our living room, but I am concerned that it will become out of date and be difficult to cover up. I have heard you joking about sponging, ...

As any do-it-yourself-er knows, there can be immense satisfaction and pride in completing a home-improvement project—and the quickest, easiest way to experience those feelings of accomplishment just ...

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 ...

Dear Angie: 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 ...