How to Fix Damaged Plaster
By , This Old House magazine
Photo: David Carmack
Mix up a small batch of setting-type joint compound and use it to fill the crack and all the holes. Smooth the wet compound with a trowel; then, as it begins to harden, wet it and smooth it again. After the compound sets, sand the area lightly, then prime and paint.
Steps
- Introduction
- Overview
- 1. Drill
- 2. Prime and seal
- 3. Inject the adhesive
- 4. Clamp the wall
- 5. Wipe and wait
- 6. Fill the crack
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