A former owner had wallpapered the ceiling of my bathroom. I’ve scraped it off but in places, the plaster has come off all the way down to the cement. To patch it, should I use joint compound or ...

Dear Allegra, I have a crack in my ceiling in the living room and bedroom that has traveled down the wall over time. What can I do to repair that? My house was built in the 1930’s. Another thing is ...

This video is the second of two that explains how to mud and tape a room after hanging sheetrock. Tools needed: • All-purpose joint compound • Topping joint compound • 3" putty/drywall knife • 8 - 12" ...

Boral (BOALY)) and USG Corporation (USG) announced that they have entered into agreements to form a joint venture to create USG Boral Building Products. The 50/50 joint venture will offer building ...

Plenty of us have already said farewell to basic white subway tile, instead lining our showers with more interesting shapes, colors, patterns, and textured tiles. But now, some interior designers and ...

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 ...