We’ve removed panel molding (and are keeping picture & crown moldings) from plaster walls, which have many coats of paint on them. Don’t want to re-plaster. it’s not that fancy an apt. Just want to ...

Dear Angie: How important is it to repair plaster before repainting? Our ceilings have peeling paint that we’re pretty sure was caused by past water damage. Since the water problem is no longer an ...

Dear Angie: How important is it to repair plaster before repainting? Our ceilings have peeling paint that we're pretty sure was caused by past water damage. Since the water problem is no longer an ...

Cracks in plaster walls are a common problem in many homes, especially older buildings or houses that have experienced ...

Q: My old 1920s house has horsehair plaster. I would like to paint it, but my wife says she does not want to paint over the paper, which is about 10 years old. How to start and finish? A: The paper is ...