How Do You Patch Plaster Cracks Around Electric Socket Outlets?
This Illustrated eHow is designed for the housewife, teenager and average person looking to do patch plaster repair cracks around electric socket outlets using basic tools and without a lot of mess, quickly, cheaply and with long lasting durability. Pictured are the basic tools you will need. Using a flat screwdriver remove the two screws holding the light switch cover plate in position. Once the plate has been removed. Use the dust brush or broom to sweep dirt, dust, cobwebs and loose plaster off the area you are going to repair. Start with the roll of tape. These new tapes have a light adhesive on the inside closest to the roll so getting it to stay in place is easy. So we understand each other and for the purposes of this eHow: We will call where you cut the tape for length; the Ends; the other edges of the tape we will call; the SIDES. Pull loose some of the tape and roughly measure it over the crack until the tape extends about two inches past the light switch hole on each end. Pu
