re: Starting to finish

I guess it should be obvious, but plaster can only be used as a filler when painting. The dust gets into the pores of the grain all around where it’s applied and you’d have to sand quite a bit to get it out. Not a problem for paint because it’s smooth and easily sands with a sanding block. You’re better off with wood filler if you’re going to stain.

One thing about plaster – I always have it around, it’s cheap and it has lots of uses around the house.