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.

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Q Am I right that when sections of plaster break away from the lath, an accepted repair technique is to roughly fill in those gaps with drywall and then drywall over the whole wall or ceiling? — M.H., ...

In the world of design, plaster finishes for homes have experienced a resurgence in popularity. These finishes not only ...

Q. We live in a town home that is 32 years old, and all ceilings (except bathrooms) have popcorn ceilings. We have several cracks in these ceilings along the taping lines. Please advise as to how to ...

The living room ceiling trends we've seen used in interior designers' spaces reflects a growing interest in what's sometimes called the 'fifth wall'. After all, the ceiling is a considerable surface ...

From paint to light fixtures, these 12 Joanna Gaines–inspired ceiling ideas prove that the most stylish upgrade might be ...

Q. We just bought our first house, an American Foursquare, dated 1917. It has been vacant for several years and the interior is not in the best condition. We'd like to gut it to get rid of the sagging ...

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 ...

Listing agent: Brant Booker, Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty, 312-867-2270 This three-bedroom, 3½-bath home in One Bennett Park, designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, has 11-foot ceilings ...