Decorative plaster adds so much to a room and makes a ceiling come to life, much like a sparkling diamond necklace can offset one's décolletage. Fortunately, plaster artisans are alive and well and ...

One of the reasons that I bought my 1905 Neo-French Renaissance house was that it had ornamental plaster ceiling decorations and medallions. The decorative plaster ceilings had been either badly ...

Popular in 19th century homes, plaster ceiling medallions offer a visual transition and seat for a light fixture in important rooms. Their elaborate bas-relief designs also helped hide soot from oil ...

In addition to plaster walls and ceilings, many older homes have plaster moldings, medallions and modeled decorations. Through the years, these decorations frequently develop breaks or cracks, and ...