HELP! I have researched this site (thoroughlly) and cannot find any info on plastering. I have removed a plaster wall down to the lath and would like to plaster a new wall. I don't want to use "blueboard" (I think that's what I read that one person did - I may as well put up new drywall!). Can someone please supply me with some info or a link as far as what supplies I need (I understand there are 3 coats/steps). Also, Lowe's nor Home Depot carry plaster mix (only plaster patch kits) - where do I go to find the supplies? I know that plastering takes YEARS of experience to master, but I'd like to give it a shot. Any info would be helpful!! Thanks.:confused:

I want to put a ceiling up in my basement, which currently is open - joists, duct work, piping etc. I do not want to do a drywall ceing. I am thinking of a drop ceiling, but if I make it all 1 level, to go beneath ductwork etc. the ceiling will be too low. Can suspended ceiling material be used to frame a 'soffitt' around ductwork? Any tips on doing so? Also, is it a good/bad idea, easier/harder to directly nail ceiling tiles to joists vs. installing & using suspended ceiling gridwork?