How To Repair A Lath And Plaster Wall

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How To Repair A Lath And Plaster Wall. While lath can be made of metal and stone, you will most likely encounter wood lath. We share how to fix a damaged wall.

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Repairing cracks in lath and plaster (ceilings and walls). I am often called to repair plaster work in older homes. Cracks, missing pieces or separated lath and plaster.

Put some wire lath behind the hole attaching it to the wood lath or whatever is there.

First, apply a thin layer of plaster. If the plasterwork has cracked or crazed but is still firmly adhered to the laths then you could repairs can then be carried out using one of the various lath and plaster repair systems available. Repairing of plaster walls is needed from time to time as the building ages. Clean up the crumblies and vacuum up around it.