Nothing detracts from the beauty of a well-decorated room like unsightly damage caused by haphazard picture-hanging attempts.

Con: It might sound counterintuitive, but Riley says plaster’s biggest drawback is its durability and strength. “While those are both good qualities, it is difficult to hang pictures and to patch if ...

The lengthy restoration project included the removal of damaged plaster, which was replaced with breathable lime plaster which took two years to dry. Heritage decorator Rob Odell conserved as much ...