Patching plaster walls

<p> Walls that have been dinged, gouged, and cracked are in need of repair. Here's an easy way to repair cracks in plaster walls and get a smooth, lasting surface.</p>

In this post, we will cover how to patch plaster walls. Patch plastering is a process of filling areas of the wall or ceiling with plaster and finishing it to a level that means it’s smooth and blends in with the rest of the wall. This is suitable to do on all previously plastered walls […]

How the wall looked once all the flaky, crumbly plaster had been removed with a scraper tool.

Major wall damage on a plaster and lath wall, of the kind of damage that goes all the way through both the plaster and lath, usually requires that sections of the wall be removed and replaced. However, it’s often just the plaster that’s damaged, with the lath still in place.

<p>Learn how to preserve the beauty and integrity of your plaster walls with these steps.</p>

Patching plaster walls is not too difficult depending upon the size of the holes being patched. The materials used to patch plaster are special.

A look inside repair the old plaster in an 1890 Victorian home in the corner of a bedroom with water damage. A DIY project in home restoration that anyone can handle.

Want to learn how to skim plaster a wall yourself? Follow our step-by-step guide and you'll be on your way to skimming your first wall in no time.

Fixing a hole in the wall is a relatively simple DIY project. Even the largest holes can be patched with just a few materials.

If your home or business was built before the 1950s or constructed using traditional methods, there's a good chance it has plaster walls. With time, the paint or top coat of plaster can start to come loose. Fortunately, there are some...