Whether you’re starting a house build from scratch or upgrading old and worn-out walls, there's nothing quite like seeing fresh plaster. But there comes a time when you need to start painting ...

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 ...

The plaster in your house, because of its age, is probably the older "horsehair" type material. It was applied, usually in two or three coats, over wood lath (strips of wood approximately 1/4 inch ...

Plaster walls and decorative details are high-quality, handmade finishes that give an old house character. They should not be replaced with inferior materials without a compelling reason. Plaster is ...

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 iss… ...

Keep a supply of old lath around to help shim areas where you’re inserting drywall to address the difference in thickness between modern drywall and vintage plaster. 10. Sanding and dust.

The Best Types Of Exterior Paint You Should Know About. Updated: May 31, 2023, 11:49am Lauren Murphy Contributor. Lauren ... It also works well to cover stucco, plaster and drywall. Latex.

Q: My old 1920s house has horsehair plaster. I would like to paint it, but my wife says she does not want to paint over the paper, which is about 10 years old. How to start and finish? A: The paper is ...

There are two kinds of cracks in old lath and plaster walls. Both can be repaired, but one is a much more serious problem. By Ronda Kaysen Q: Our Gramercy co-op was built in 1929. The thick ...