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Plaster Walls Vs. Drywall
Do It Yourself — Plaster walls are an older construction technqiue you find in vintage homes. Deciding between plaster and drywall involves understanding the difference between the materials and how they are installed. The finished look should also be taken into ...More…
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Repairing Plaster Walls
Ask The Builder — Summary: Repairing plaster walls is done with setting type joint compound. Restoring plaster walls is easy and fast with these compounds. Plaster wall crack repair can be done easily in a day with this plaster patching powdered joint ...More…
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Patching Plaster Walls
Ask The Builder — Summary: Patching plaster walls is not too difficult depending upon the size of the holes being patched. The materials used to patch plaster are special. Drywall joint compound is not an acceptable patching material. Related Articles: plaster ...More…
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Repairing Historic Flat Plaster Walls and Ceilings (Part E)
Old House Web — The first base coat put on wood or metal lath. The wet plaster is "scratched" with a scarifier or comb to provide a rough surface so the next layer of base coat will stick to it. The brown coat is the second application of wet, base-coat plaster ...More…
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Repairing Historic Flat Plaster Walls and Ceilings (Part D)
Old House Web — The National Park Service recommends retaining historic plaster if at all possible. Plaster is a significant part of the "fabric" of the building. Much of the building's history is documented in the layers of paint and paper found covering ...More…
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Repairing Historic Flat Plaster Walls and Ceilings (Part C)
Old House Web — Partial or complete removal may be necessary if plaster is badly damaged, particularly if the damage was caused by long-term moisture problems. Workers undertaking demolition should wear OSHA-approved masks because the plaster dust that flies ...More…
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Repairing Historic Flat Plaster Walls and Ceilings (Part B)
Old House Web — Many of the problems described above may not be easy to remedy. If major structural problems are found to be the source of the plaster problem, the structural problem should be corrected. Some repairs can be made by removing only small sections ...More…
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Repairing Historic Flat Plaster Walls and Ceilings (Part A)
Old House Web — When plaster dries, it is a relatively rigid material which should last almost indefinitely. However, there are conditions that cause plaster to crack, effloresce, separate, or become detached from its lath framework. These include: Stresses ...More…
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Need to hang a picture on plaster walls?
Old House Web — Studs are around 3/4 inch behind plaster walls. Some electronic stud finders work, but many don't. Pretty much the most accurate way to find the stud behind plaster is to drill about a one-inch hole close to where you want to hang a picture. Feel ...More…
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Hanging objects from plaster walls
Old House Web — Very lightweight objects can be supported with a piece of tape. The wall must be smooth, clean and dry. The glue is affected by humidity and may let loose so do not hang anything that will break with this kind of fastener. Objects with a wide ...More…
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Repairing plaster walls
Old House Web — If there is a large hole through the wall, patching plaster will not stick. Two methods can be used: Home Improvement Topics Suppliers Doors Countertops Products Remodeling Insulation Fireplace Inserts Closet Doors Garden Bathroom Knobs Porch ...More…
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Why Plaster Walls Crack and How to Fix Them
Do It Yourself — This patching section shows you why drywall cracks and how to fix and repair it. Common fasteners do not perform too well when used on plaster, and the results are often unattractive holes or cracks. Settling or shrinking of walls also causes ...More…