To repair plaster walls, you’ve got two choices. You can break out all the loose stuff and replaster the areanot a ...

Q:We are getting ready to repaint our home office. The walls and ceiling were cracked during the 1989 quake and poorly patched before we moved in. We had the roof redone this summer, and the ...

Patching plaster is the same material used as the finish coat on a lath and plaster wall. It's sold in powder form and dries very quickly and hard. It sands easily and makes a seamless repair for ...

There are two kinds of cracks in old lath and plaster walls. Both can be repaired, but one is a much more serious problem. By Ronda Kaysen Q: Our Gramercy co-op was built in 1929. The thick ...

Experts explain how to fix cracks in plaster walls for a smooth, subtle finish without the need for a professional contractor. HOME. MAIL. NEWS. FINANCE. SPORTS. ENTERTAINMENT. LIFE. SEARCH. SHOPPING.

Dear James: I have an old house with plaster walls and many cracks that need to be repaired. ... Here’s How to Repair Plaster Wall Cracks by James Dulley July 15, 2023 | 12:30 pm July 14, ...

Plaster walls and decorative details are high-quality, handmade finishes that give an old house character. They should not be replaced with inferior materials without a compelling reason. Plaster is ...

How to fix a plaster wall crack. As with fixing a hole, there’s no single way to do this. Jesse says good practice is to ‘use a raking tool or sharp knife and chase the crack out to no more than 1-3 ...

Learn how to find water leaking in walls and how to fix a leaking wall. Advertisement. ... Sagging walls often indicate that the drywall or plaster has soaked up water from a wall leak.

And patching holes in walls requires covering them with layers of plaster-like spackle, then sanding the spackle away to leave a smooth surface. It’s a messy process — but it’s also a ...