Q. 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 issue, can ...

Q. Just had the wall around the bathtub area repaired and there is quite a large area that has new plaster. I purchased an oil base primer as recommended and after getting home discovered it says I ...

Plaster, a decorative wall coating of lime, sand, and sometimes fibers, has been around since the beginning of time—and so has plaster repair. Although subject to cracks and bubbles, it's a durable ...

Plaster that’s been around for 100 or more years has likely been covered by wallpaper and/or paint many times over. If you’re fully restoring your plaster and want it to stand the test of time, you ...

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 ...