Most of us have skirting boards in at least some rooms in our houses. We don’t pay them much attention, except for giving them a once-over with a duster now…
plaster
Plywood is an excellent building material used in many walls, roofs, and floors. It is strong, durable and easy to work with. However it will soak up water if not…
Older houses have a tendency to settle on their foundations, which can cause formerly smooth plaster walls to pucker and bubble. If the plaster was incorrectly applied in the first…
Get a smooth finish on plaster with this easy to follow guide. When you are redecorating your home, you may try plastering over unsightly holes and damaged areas on your…
Plaster was common as a type of decoration during the late 1800s and early part of the 20th century. It was used in finials, medallions and other decorations used on…
Plaster is still used to tape the seams between the pieces of drywall despite the invention of drywall and other types of wallboard which was meant as an alternative. To…
Applying render to a wall is a great way to protect it from the elements as well as provide aesthetic interest. Renders made from lime or Portland cement can be…
Bubbling paint can be a great source of frustration when painting a home or building. Bubbling occurs from a chemical reaction during the painting process, usually when the surface beneath…
Moisture can have a devastating effect on plaster if allowed to linger unabated in a home. As moisture seeps through a wall, it can push your plaster forward, causing a…
Plaster is a long-lasting, durable wall finish that has largely been replaced by drywall. Drywall is manufactured in 4-by-8-foot panels and can easily be cut and fastened to a wall…