Believe it or not, there are ways to smooth walls without plastering. Whether you are redoing one room or a gigantic whole-house renovation, plastering walls is one of those tasks that even ...

If you are in the final stages of a self build or renovation project then it is highly likely that you will be thinking about the different types of plaster and plastering techniques on offer.

Discover five creative ways to cast incredible shapes using simple plaster—no silicone molds required. These techniques are beginner-friendly, budget-friendly, and perfect for experimenting with ...

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 ...

Does history hold the key to the next coating or sealant specification? Yes, as a brief review of technologies old and new reveals the science behind their benefits for building construction and ...

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 ...

If a homeowner or designer is looking for, say, finely detailed cornice work or a complex project incorporating stuc pierre (a centuries-old technique that emulates the look of limestone), he or she ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... When Alex and Christel Markevich began building their ultra-green dream house on a patch of land above Boulder Canyon, they had rather traditional notions of ...