Maintenance Now will Prevent Headaches Later
To keep everything running smoothly, whether it’s a car, house, computer, appliance, or fireplace, it requires maintenance. Regular maintenance requires small amounts of effort and money to maintain and upkeep a home, but it outweighs the effort involved in dealing...
Did you know Plaster hasn’t changed much in 14,000 years?
Plaster has been an integral part of construction throughout history. Well before the Pilgrims, the Romans, the Greeks and the Egyptians built the monuments we admire today, people were building with plaster. The earliest evidence of plaster found in the world, thus...
The Best Mixing Technique for Plaster
Plaster is a wonderful tool for decorating and protecting the walls in your home. It is durable, resistant to scratching, and can add some beautiful texture to an otherwise simple room. However, applying it is tougher than it sounds. It is a complicated process that...
The Best Way to Fix a Crack in Plaster
Plaster walls are a wonderful addition to any home and they come with several benefits. While the initial installation of a plaster wall does require the experienced hand of a contractor, repairs and maintenance can be performed easily at home by the homeowner. If...
What is Plaster Made of?
Plaster is a consistently used material in building construction. It’s a crucial component when mounting blueboard and it’s been used since ancient times. Formerly mud was used to plaster reed or sapling huts to act as a screen against the elements. As civilization...
Why is Plaster More Expensive than Drywall?
There’s a lot of debate for homeowners on choosing plaster or drywall. Are they that different? Is one remarkably better than the other, or is it simply an aesthetic choice? Ultimately, the value and difference between the two options are up to the...
How to Prepare a Blueboard Wall for Painting
Like drywall, blueboard is designed to be the interior of your walls to hide and protect what’s within. You can apply finishes and paint without issue, provided you follow the proper steps. If you need some assistance understanding how to hang blueboard,...
The Art of Hanging Blueboard
Like any construction tool, hanging blueboard takes time and knowledge. It takes a level of professional skill to achieve certain levels of quality when hanging blueboard, but anyone can perform the task with the right tools and knowledge. We’re going to...