As she applies the third thin coat of an Italian limestone plaster to a ceiling in her 1730 Williams Township, Pa., farmhouse, Lori Blomstrom prepares to turn an ordinary surface into an extraordinary ...

Horsehair plaster (also known as lime-hair plaster) is a mixture of lime, sand, water, and horsehair. Horsehair is added to the base coat of lime plaster for added texture and reinforcement, helping ...

There is a rich body of scientific research investigating the secrets behind the remarkable durability of ancient Roman concrete. But ancient Maya masons had their own secrets when it came to making ...

Water vapor generated by cooking, taking a shower or drying damp clothes can condense on cold walls, encouraging the growth of mildew and microbes. Scientists have now developed a special wall plaster ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Adam Zeyrek specializes in decorative plaster. The technique he uses on stucco exteriors imitates the look of stone. Each project starts with lime plaster. He sprays it ...

Read Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4 of this story. When it comes to real estate in a city like ours, with housing that spans the space of a few hundred years, there are two types of people in the world: ...

Etobicoke, Canada, March 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For over 70 years, Protek Paint has been dedicated to manufacturing and distributing the best quality paint and coating products that have unique ...