How Do You Fix Textured Plaster Walls?
When the time comes to fix textured plaster walls, you want to be fairly certain that you can indeed get the job done. Plaster walls are a fact of life for many people around the world. If you have a home with plaster walls, keep reading to learn how to fix your walls the right way. Step 1 Reattach loose plaster to the lath before you move another step further. This can be done with plaster screws and will prevent the damage from spreading. Failing to do this step will create a temporary fix at best because the cracks are a symptom of the loose plaster. There will only be more cracks in the future if you don’t fix this problem first. Step 2 Widen the crack a bit so that you can clean the lath, removing dust and debris, to provide a surface that the plaster can bond to. It is also a good idea to hollow out the space a bit so that there is an area of salvageable plaster that extends over the gap, creating a lip to hold in the patching plaster. Step 3 Use a sponge to slightly moisten the
