A look at the common problems with plaster in historic homes, and which tools and DIY techniques are most effective for plaster repair.

A mould knife is a metal template cut with the reverse profile of the moulding to be created or restored.

Here’s how the pros make custom decorative plaster medallions and close reproductions.

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.

Revive failing plaster with this straightforward repair process.

How to repair plaster that's failing.

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.

Old-house walls often fail through no fault of their own. Use these tips to correctly repair the cracks in your old home.