Plaster in a historic building is like a family album. The handwriting of the artisans, the taste of the original occupants, and the evolving styles of decoration are embodied in the fabric of the building. From modest farmhouses to great buildings, regardless of the ethnic origins of the occupants, plaster has traditionally been used to finish interior walls.
Textured plaster was common in many Spanish and Tudor interiors in the early 20th century. An expert shows how to re-create this lost art in your own home.