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 are in the final stages of a self build or renovation project then it is highly likely that you will be thinking about the different types of plaster and plastering techniques on offer.

An innovative locally developed high-strength gypsum finishing plaster is setting a new benchmark for smoothness and consistency. MetaCote, produced by Metadynamics, contains 95% synthetic gypsum and ...

Enjoy throwing the sticky plaster against the wall, pressing it on and spreading it out! Start plastering the wall and get an optimal, smooth surface to wallpaper or paint your walls. In this guide, ...

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, ...

Plastering can seem like a daunting task for even the most proficient of DIYers. We’ve asked Which? Trusted Traders for their expert advice on how to plaster a wall, or just fix holes and cracks in ...

Q: We're in the home stretch of a delightful bathroom remodel job. One of the final steps is to install subway ceramic tile as the backsplash above the dual-bowl sink. The plaster wall above the new ...

Plaster coving isn’t limited to period properties. In contemporary homes and apartments in Islington, coving can act as a ...

Drywall is common and ubiquitous in commercial and residential buildings today. Many of us barely think about it until we have to repair a hole smashed in it. However, drywall has not been around ...

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