Inspired by the sculptural oeuvre of modernist greats like Alberto Giacometti and Constanin Brancusi, modern makers are once again embracing plaster's tactile beauty, but with a contemporary twist.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you're looking to refresh your space, it's not too hard to slap a couple coats of paint on your walls and call it a day. But if you're seeking something a little different, more unique, with a pop ...

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 ...

Sto offers a range of pre-mixed, and as required, pre-tinted cement-free sustainable wall plasters for facade finishes. The wall plaster finishes are made with an acrylic or silicone resin base, ...

This homeowner's guide to plastering will help homesteaders understand how to work with plaster. Commonly used as a protective finish over exterior walls, plasters also offer durability and beauty for ...

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, ...

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