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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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