Plaster sags from ceilings or bulges from walls when the plaster keys embedded around the wood lath break loose. To repair plaster walls, you’ve got two choices.

2. Repair cracks ASAP To keep your plaster in good shape, you will need to repair any defects as soon as they appear, according to Shapiro. This process is not as easy as filling in drywall cracks.

PUBLISHED: August 6, 2009 at 11:14 AM PDT Q We have plaster walls, and there are cracks showing up everywhere. What can I do to cover these unsightly blemishes?

The walls are in better shape, as they are mostly intact and aren't really missing any plaster, but are crisscrossed with cracks and holes. We'd like to take care of these problems before we move in.

Drilling into plasterboard sounds like a simple exercise, but it's not as straightforward as you think. Here we tell you how ...

Most older homes and apartments have plaster walls and ceilings with a hard surface that resists wear. Cracking, however, is common. Damage also can be caused when furniture hits the wall or fasten… ...

In the process we destroyed the wall. The beadboard was glued on, and when it came down, so did a thin coat of something. I think it’s plaster.

Apply primer atop the chipped plaster repair and about 6 inches around it. Paint to blend in with the existing wall color. Conventional Chipped Plaster Fix No. 2 — Ready-Mixed Plaster Filler ...

Traditional plaster walls were always two- or three-coat systems. A base coat of plaster was put over wood or metal lath. About 80 years ago plaster lath was invented.

Email it to Linda Cottin at [email protected]. Repairing a plaster ceiling with plaster is the best way to maintain an older home’s integrity.Step 1: Plastering is a messy job.

Fixing-up expenses are repairs done while getting a home ready for sale. Replacing broken fixtures, patching a crack in a wall, or improvements to a home that has a life expectancy of less than a ...