The top coat of plaster may also begin to bubble or peel over time.
How To Patch Cracked Plaster Walls. Any of these three techniques can be used to freshen up a dull finish. (see below for a shopping list and tools.)
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Cracks in plaster walls are generally caused as a result of settlement, vibration or atmospheric conditions, but some may due to faulty construction. Our online visitors asked for help with dinged, gouged, and cracked walls. Learn how to fix holes (5 steps) or cracks (3 steps) in plaster walls or ceilings as well as how to repair lath behind a hole (3 steps) using our diy guide.
When the mud dries, sand the whole patch paying extra attention to the edges.
When it has dried a little, score the plaster with a nail, as shown at right. Applying a plaster patching compound to properly prepared walls improves the look and longevity of the finished repair. Once the compound is dry, lightly sand it until it is smooth. Unless the repair is small, don't attempt 7apply touch up paint to the patch in your wall color.
