Drywall mud, also known as joint compound, is a gypsum-based paste used for finishing drywall joints, corners, and for repairing cracks and holes in existing drywall and plaster. Choosing the right ...

Perhaps one of the most polarizing terms in home decorating is simply, “textured walls." They were in, then out, but now—perhaps to the surprise of many—they’re very in again. This time, it's all ...

In nearly all American homes built in recent memory, you’re probably familiar with drywall, which is by far the most popular wall material in the nation. Quickly installed, solid, and with a ...

Q: The walls of our 1938 San Francisco home are lath and plaster, with a canvas-like fabric over the plaster. There are cracks in the plaster, which can be seen through the paint as raised creases in ...

Save the plaster! This might have been the rallying cry of Julia Child, were she a preservationist rather than a chef. “Preserving nice plaster work, if possible, is always worth it,” reBUILD Workshop ...