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How to Repair Plaster Walls | This Old House

By This Old House
March 09, 2023
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This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows a newer, faster way to fix cracked, loose plaster walls. (See below for a shopping list and tools.)

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Shopping List for How to Repair Plaster Walls: 

plastic drop cloth [https://amzn.to/2lRYNzZ], used for protecting wall and floor

painter's tape [https://amzn.to/2nqL2Zd], used to hold drop cloth in place

plaster repair rings [https://amzn.to/2lQMnZb] with 1 5/8-inch drywall screws [https://amzn.to/2nsOqTn]

spray conditioner [https://amzn.to/2nznMZn], used to treat plaster holes prior to applying adhesive

plaster adhesive [https://amzn.to/2lQRUPq], used to adhere loose plaster to lath inside walls

sponge [https://amzn.to/2lS4Ft1], for wiping up excess conditioner

joint compound [https://amzn.to/2nxeCMS], used to cover cracks and holes in wall

120-grit sandpaper [https://amzn.to/2mT0JbA], used to smooth dried joint compound

primer [https://amzn.to/2m2SKID] and paint [https://amzn.to/2m3zIlo]

Tools for How to Repair Plaster Walls: 

drill/driver [https://amzn.to/2mSflaY], used to drill holes, and drive and remove screws

3/16 inch masonry drill bit [https://amzn.to/2lRwmCe], for boring holes through plaster

wet/dry vacuum [https://amzn.to/2lp3AZa]

caulking gun [https://amzn.to/2lm6C0j], used to apply plaster adhesive

6 inch putty knife [https://amzn.to/2ntP4A4], used to apply joint compound

drywall hawk [https://amzn.to/2lRzNJ8], for holding joint compound

utility knife [https://amzn.to/2mWQ0gc], used to trim adhesive nozzle

paint roller and tray [https://amzn.to/2m0nQAL]

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