Strong interest remains in using traditional full-coat, and one- and two-coat veneer plaster wall and ceiling systems. The primary reasons are as practical and straightforward as the materials themselves: abuse resistance, strong acoustical properties, aesthetics and durability. And while no one will go as far as to call plaster a revolutionary material, it can certainly be beautiful and lasting. After all, remnants of plaster can be found in the pyramids of Egypt.
Bear in mind that no one system meets every criterion for construction. Conventional plaster, for example, creates beautiful walls but may be too costly to meet many construction budgets. Drywall, on the other hand, is economical but provides only minimal hardness and a less monolithic finished appearance. While some veneers create hard surfaces, others are prized for their workability.