In nearly all American homes built in recent memory, you’re probably familiar with drywall, which is by far the most popular wall material in the nation. Quickly installed, solid, and with a ...

In nearly all American homes built in recent memory, you’re probably familiar with drywall, which is by far the most popular wall material in the nation. Quickly installed, solid, and with a ...

Drywall is inexpensive, and once finished properly and painted is impossible to tell from the original plaster. You'll never miss the 1/2-inch that the drywall thickness takes off the ceiling height.

If I were to use such a method, what could I use to fill in the seams between tiles? I would like to achieve a smooth look and not resort to some sort of texture or popcorn spray.

Luckily, my old house is mostly lathe and plaster, which presents a whole other set of challenges—but, I rarely have to work with drywall.

Plastered walls have many positive attributesSo what’s the big deal about plastered walls as opposed to sheetrock or drywall as it is most often called? Well, plastering has many positive ...

Quickly installed, solid, and with a distinctive sound when you tap on them, drywall is a great choice. However, it’s not the only interior wall material you might come across.