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Lath and plaster walls4/7/2024 Plaster work - if the filler knife is not wide enough to bridge the repair, use the knifeĪround the edges of it and then work into the middle. Use a wet wide bladed filling knife to level off the new filler to the surrounding The edges of the hole and any cracks, add enough filler so that it is above the level of the surrounding plaster. Use a filling knife to fill the hole with plaster filler, take care to push the new plaster into Or water spray - take care not to over soak the plaster. Mix up some new plaster filler and before applying, dampen the original plaster at the sides and back of the hole using a wet brush The plaster around the sides of the hole so that the new plaster will have something to stick to - try to avoid having tapered edges where the new plaster will have to taper down to almost no thickness on top of the original plaster. Start by cleaning out all the dust and loose plaster from the damaged area, if the laths are not exposed,Ĭut back the plaster to form a deeper hole - try to undercut The technique for repairing lath and plaster is basically the same whether dealing with lath and plaster walls or ceilings. Refer to our article lath and plaster construction and techniques for details of basic techniques. lime or cement) have different hardnesses etc which, if mixed, will lead to a repair failing. Or similar, to the original construction should be used.ĭifferent materials (i.e. When making any repair to lath and plaster, the same type of materials, Repairs to lath and plaster walls and ceilings
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