Though drywall is standard in a lot of new homes, it is getting bypassed for a different look that has more character. See ...

Achieved by spraying, troweling, or rolling drywall compound onto your walls and then "knocking it down" with a knockdown knife, this texture originated in the early 1990s. While the texture's ...

Learning how to texture a wall can help DIYers transform boring surfaces or newly built walls into visually appealing ones with rustic charm or depth. Texturing walls also can help hide imperfections ...

Wall textures can transform any space, adding depth, character, and a unique aesthetic appeal. Whether you're renovating your home or designing a new one, choosing the right wall design texture can ...

Thick texture is done by applying plaster with a metal trowel, then working it with a wood trowel. It’s usually best left to a pro. By Debbie Travis Special to the Star Saturday, March 29, 2014 2 min ...

If you want to give your home a welcoming, lived-in look, a little bit of texture can go a long way. A bouclé sofa or high-piled rug is an easy and obvious touch, but for allover charm, why not take ...

Dear James: We are planning a substantial room addition to our dream home. We are not on a tight budget, and we want everything done right. Should we use plaster walls or standard drywall walls? — ...

Removing the plaster from a vintage house is a nasty job. It generates yards of debris and creates clouds of dust that go everywhere. We have some advice: don’t assume the plaster has to go. In fact, ...