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Easy Plaster Wall Fixes
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It just takes a little spackling compound to repair fine cracks, nail holes, and gouges in plaster. You will need:
* Spackling compound
* A lever type can opener
* A sanding block
* A putty knife
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Take the can opener and use the point to widen the crack to about an eighth of an inch, as shown at top left. Blow out plaster dust and any other debris. Fill the crack with spackling compound, using a putty knife or your finger.
Let the spackling compound dry and then sand it with fine-grade sandpaper. Prime the patch with sealer and then finish to match the wall. |
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Larger cracks can be fixed in a similar way. Widen the crack with the can opener and dampen the edges of the crack with a sponge. Fill the crack half full with patching plaster. When it has dried a little, score the plaster with a nail. This will give the next layer of plaster something to hold onto.
Dampen the patch again and apply another layer of patching plaster to about 1/4 inch of the surface. Let the patch dry and apply a coat of finishing plaster.
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