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 ...

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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. You can break out all the loose ...

Save the plaster! This might have been the rallying cry of Julia Child, were she a preservationist rather than a chef. “Preserving nice plaster work, if possible, is always worth it,” reBUILD Workshop ...

Putting strong fixings into plain brick/render/plaster walls is easily made with Rawl plugs and screws (or their generic counterparts). However fixing into a wall becomes more interesting when you ...

Q. How do you fix cracks in plaster walls? Plaster repairs are more involved than drywall repairs. If you have severe damage to a plaster wall, it may be easier to replace with drywall.

We’ve asked Which? Trusted Traders for their expert advice on how to plaster a wall, or just fix holes and cracks in plaster. Bear in mind that plastering is a physically demanding job and can take ...

It’s important to know how to find water leaking in a wall before you can stop it and fix the wall. Shutting off the main shut-off valve will confirm if the wall leak is caused by a leaking pipe.

Choosing the right plaster can save you time, money, and future repair hassles. Cement Plaster: A durable mix of cement, sand ...

Many of us barely think about it until we have to repair a hole smashed in it ... to dominate the world of construction. A lath and plaster wall, with wallpaper applied over the top.