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This story covers repairing loose plaster with joint compound.

"Before you jump into a plaster repair, learn a little about how the plaster was applied when your house was built. That way … behind the strips, creating "keys" that lock the plaster to the strips. Impact or other damage can break …"

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How to Repair Small Holes in Plaster

Patching plaster Putty knife or chisel Broad knife Dusting … dusting brush. Dampen the edges of the plaster with a commercial latex bonding agent … manufacturer's instructions. 2. Mix patching plaster according to the manufacturer's instructions …

Texture Possibilities

Learn about textures and texture options. Find tips and information on using texture paint, bold plaster texture, stucco, and more. From DIY Advice.

Red-and-White Balls Wreath

… sandpaper Tack cloth Premixed patching plaster *Delta Ceramcoat products: Gesso, Sealer … ball with a thin even coat of patching plaster . Moisten your fingers with water and smooth out the plaster . Let the plaster dry. Sand the plaster …

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Treat Tree

Create a fun Halloween treat tree for kids and grown-ups to enjoy! Michele Beschen shows us how to "grow" a candy-bearing treat tree just in time for the spooky holiday.

Fri, 25 Jun 2010|More from Design Ideas
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or a black garden planner would work as well. Pour in some plaster of paris, add your water and stir. Quickly center a few taller branches or drift wood that are at least an inch and a half to two inches in diameter into your plaster of paris. Hold in position and let set. Spray your branches with black spray paint. Don't worry about covering the pieces entirely.

Texture Trends in Tile

Texture puts tile on the home fashion A-list at the world's largest tile tradeshow.

Thu, 5 Aug 2010|More from Kitchen Bath Ideas
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wall tile designs that impersonate architecture. Venetian plaster looks and even tiles that look like raised panel [unk] give walls beautiful dimension, historic character and tile's wall documented durability.

The Country Chic Loft

Styled by Country Home, this lush 1,464-square-foot modern country retreat is designed for a well-traveled career woman.

Thu, 5 Aug 2010|More from Design Ideas
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It's a Yin Yang of woods, stainless steel or wood, and shiny plaster , you know, big windows but with a country curtain in front of it, and all those things to me are country modern.

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Cutting Out Drywall Plaster

… for post-World War II homes; lath and plaster is common for prewar homes. Exterior … repeatedly until you have cut through the plaster . You'll need to change blades often … Gently tap with a hammer to break the plaster away from the lath on the inside of the …

Plaster: How to Remove Old Plaster

… The walls of many older houses are covered with plaster rather than drywall. Plaster is applied as a wet paste over a series of thin … lath, which are attached to the wall studs. The plaster is squeezed between these thin pieces, oozing …

Preparing and Repairing Walls

… s trowels, dry-cutting saw (for plaster ) Skills Cutting with utility knife … from the hole with a wide cold chisel. Plaster is held together with a fibrous binder … misting is sufficient. Apply patching plaster to the damaged area with a wide putty …

Tips for Cutting and Installing Crown Molding

… in fine homes often were cast in place from plaster rather than made of wood. Today, thanks to … cup. The polystyrene comes coated with gypsum plaster , so you really are getting a plaster surface. The good news for do-it-yourselfers …

Installing an Electrical Box in a Finished Wall

… through walls covered with drywall or plaster is difficult. Plan the job carefully … work boxes) clamp to the drywall or plaster rather than attach to a framing member … which they are clamped. If the drywall or plaster is damaged, cut a larger hole and install …

Drywall Stenciling

… decorative process shown here is sometimes called plaster stenciling, but that name is not completely accurate … technique is especially effective in accentuating the plaster design. Mix the plaster according to directions on the label, and place …