How Do You Repair Old Cracked Plaster Walls?
Old starter homes are always usually a project in itself. With plaster walls, there are a few tricks and methods to repair small and large cracks in walls and ceilings. I had an uncle who was a master plasterer. I, of course, learned a lot from him in 1976 when I bought my first starter home built in 1935. Here are some pointers for your repair project. Step 1 Use a drop cloth for big and small projects to protect the rug or floor. There are different varieties of materials you can purchase. For small cracks, you can use a joint compound because it is easy to use, easy to sand, and it dries fast. The small stress cracks don’t need to be extensively prepared. Just use your spatula or putty knife, fill in the crack, dry, and sand flush. The joint mixture shrinks a little so you might have to repeat the process. When everything is dry, you can sand it flush with the wall (See step 6 for finishing the repair. Step 2 For larger cracks, decide which tool size to use to prepare the crack. You
