The term stucco is used interchangeably with plaster, but it primarily refers to exterior plastering. Stucco is made of cement, lime and sand and is best applied in three coats: First is a scratch ...

There are several places on our westward-facing exterior wall where the plaster on the inside wall bubbles up. I've tried scraping, patching and repainting, but it always comes back. I think there ...

Q: Is it a good or bad idea to insulate house walls if the exterior is brick and the interior is plaster? It’s been recommended that we insulate our walls. The house was built in the 1940s.

Durable and long-lasting, acrylic exterior paints are best to use on siding made from wood, aluminum or fiber cement. It also works well to cover stucco, plaster and drywall. For a cheaper paint ...

1. Cut away a square or rectangle patch large enough to embrace all of the damage, using a hammer and bolster. When complete, cut in at the edges to provide a lip against which the repair mortar can ...