How to repair holes in plaster walls.
Fixing hole in plaster roof.
Try to hit a strip of lath with every hole you drill.
Using a nail score the plaster.
Using a 3 16 inch masonry bit drill a hole in the plaster about 2 inches from the crack.
Remove any loose plaster or debris from the edge of the hole using a drywall screen or small piece of medium grit sandpaper then use a damp rag to wipe away any dust.
2 fill the crack half full with patching plaster.
Fill the hole with plaster compound and sand the surrounding paint to roughen it up.
Repairing large cracks in plaster 1 widen the crack with the can opener and dampen the edges of the crack with a sponge.
When you hit lath stop the bit won t go through wood pull out the bit and drill another hole about 3 inches from the first and about 2 inches from the crack.
Apply a second coat of plaster to the hole in the wall.
3 dampen the patch.
Although plaster is a sturdy and inexpensive way to build a wall it will still wear out over time.
Now reinforce the hole with pieces of jointing tape cover the tape with a bit more compound and leave it to dry.
Small screw and nail holes are easy to take care of but even larger holes don t require much.