The US is a country of drywall and joint compound, so plaster veneer work is generally only done by people who specialize in that work—I believe in the UK it’s just a much more common practice. My friends Tara and Percy from Jersey Ice Cream Co generally do tinted plaster veneers on...
I use wall patches by DAP to cover 3″-8″ holes in the drywall. Patching large holes like these will require drywall spackling and drywall knives to skim several thin coats over the patch.Plan on 1-2 days to complete as the compound takes longer to dry. Anything larger than these will...
Plaster walls can be painted with the same methods as those for drywall, but you will need to be extra careful when applying the paint. Plaster walls are notoriously thirsty for paint, so you should use rollers for open areas and brushes for trim. It’s best to apply two or three thin ...