How do you plaster wall?

Before the advent of plaster board (sheetrock), plaster over wood lath was the most commonly used method for creating smooth interior wall surfaces. It normally involved a rough basecoat over the...

sure. be aware that plaster has not been a standard way of building for quite a while. Be sure and test for lead paint before sanding as that is one of the last kinds of dust you want in your lungs.

Four techniques. The most common and oldest is just going to be to knock on the wall with your knuckles. When you hear a hollow sound, you are far away from the stud; when you get close to a stud,...

Generally to do a good job it takes some trial and error or years of practice to do ornate work. I have had several old homes and also have repaired several customer's homes. You are probably doing a...

You can use plaster of Paris on any indoor wall, but it is rare nowadays since ready-made plasterboards are easier to use.