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 ...

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 ...

He says both are ‘great to prime a wall for plastering ... Some people like to scrape the surface of the first coat of plaster using a devilling float or old kitchen fork before applying a second coat ...

There are several places on our westward-facing exterior wall where the plaster on the inside wall ... For a homeowner, chipping out the old mortar with a brick hammer and a pointing chisel ...

I live in a 55-year-old home that has plaster walls ... until the last one is complete. Smooth the walls with 120 grit sandpaper, prime the damaged wall, and then add the topcoats of your choice ...