A There are several reasons why paint can fail to adhere to plastered surfaces, and without inspecting your home it is difficult to say which one is most likely. However, when I read you’d “had ...

Q: My old 1920s house has horsehair plaster. I would like to paint it, but my wife says she does not want to paint over the paper, which is about 10 years old. How to start and finish? A: The paper is ...

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 ...