approach to working on my plaster walls
aptosca
8 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (36)
Related Discussions
Black refrigerator and wall: one interesting approach
Comments (6)Thanks for posting this pic. After much discussion, we decided on black appliances so I like seeing how they fit in. That was really brave of your father to paint the wall black! It seems to work....See MoreThought I knew my walls: plaster walls after removing paper
Comments (7)The wallpaper also often leaves stains on the wall even after it is removed. Use Easysand or Durabond to repair the damaged finish coat unless you have a source of lime putty. Durabond is so hard it is very difficult to sand. Easysand is just that, easier to sand. Both are setting type joint compounds. You should use a bonding agent on the areas needing repair. It prevents the old plaster from absorbing water the new material needs to cure correctly. EUCO WELD is a good brand. If you cannot find plaster bonding agent use Elmer's white glue cut 50% with water. In either case, paint the agent on and wait for it to get tacky before putting the patch on top....See MoreWorking with lathe and plaster
Comments (21)It's a basic two gang box. The sides are flat, so this should work - right? The wings that tighten with screws probably won't work because the wall is too thick - they can't slip behind it. I have thought about putting a magnet on a string and going fishing for the metal thing that held the box in previously....See Moreshould I cut a 'window' through my interior plaster wall?
Comments (6)First off, I say it's a wonderful idea - I did the same thing between a kitchen and dining room and have been very pleased - adds interest and practical benefits to both rooms. Main thing I question is your width calculations. You initially said 2', but they you said between the studs, which is more likely about 14". I don't think 14" is wide enough for a window, so you'll probably have to "header up" one stud, especially if it's a load-bearing wall. It's still doable, and in my opinion, worthwhile, but there will be a little more framing involved and you may have to make the opening bigger to give yourself room to work. As far as cutting in goes, I used a reciprocating saw held at a very hard angle to cut through the plaster first, then angled in to cut the (wood) lath. If you're cutting right next to a stud, cracking adjacent plaster should be less of a problem. Psteenhoek's idea of using a circular saw with two blades sounds theoretically better, but the problem with plaster and high speed blades is dust, and lots of it. I prefer easing in a recip saw blade to cut the plaster, clean out the loose plaster, then get a new blade to cut the wood lath. It takes a bit of a touch with the recip saw, but is much less dusty than a circular saw cut (though still dusty enough!)...See Moreaptosca
8 years agoaptosca
8 years agoaptosca
8 years agoaptosca
8 years agoaptosca
8 years agoaptosca
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoaptosca
8 years agoaptosca
8 years agoaptosca
8 years agoaptosca
7 years agoaptosca
7 years agodsgts
7 years agoaptosca
7 years agoaptosca
7 years agoaptosca
7 years agolast modified: 7 years agoaptosca
7 years agodsgts
7 years agosambah006
7 years agoaptosca
7 years agodsgts
7 years agoaptosca
7 years agodsgts
7 years agoaptosca
7 years ago
Related Stories
![](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/pictures/kids-rooms/teen-bedroom-design-by-lisa-img~6601d1e80fb65953_5596-1-a6ec3fd-w458-h268-b0-p0.jpg)
KIDS’ SPACESAn Unconventional Approach to Teen Room Decor
Wall-to-wall posters and riotous colors? So not cool. Find out how to give your tween or teen a room that's truly awesome
Full Story![](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/pictures/living-rooms/shirley-corwin-img~4ed13ef30b7306fe_6215-1-c5a25fe-w458-h268-b0-p0.jpg)
FEEL-GOOD HOMEInherited Pieces: Embrace the Approach That Works for You
How you remember and honor loved ones through heirlooms is your decision alone
Full Story![](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/pictures/landscapes/woodstock-rooftop-landscape-img~4fc18b6103ceb1c0_8561-1-20008ee-w458-h268-b0-p0.jpg)
HOME INNOVATIONSNow Approaching the Emerald City
Urbanites are spraying moss graffiti on walls and covering roofs in plants — and city regulators and designers are supporting the cause
Full Story![](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/pictures/bathrooms/wendi-young-design-wendi-young-design-img~e2d198c90f32f932_2116-1-e7e17b0-w458-h268-b0-p0.jpg)
WALL TREATMENTSSurface Smarts: Venetian Plaster
Centuries-old Venetian plaster has made a roaring comeback in modern interiors. Could this old-world wall favorite work in your home?
Full Story![](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/pictures/dining-rooms/wildlife-brooke-wagner-design-img~2ab196dd02a0e2af_5858-1-a01299a-w458-h268-b0-p0.jpg)
DINING ROOMSRoom of the Day: A Playful Approach to Dining in Malibu
Eclectic industrial and graphic touches add personality to this casual, family-friendly space
Full Story![](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/7d41725605ea2d12_0326-w458-h268-b0-p0--.jpg)
ROOM OF THE DAYRoom of the Day: Bedroom Takes a Creative Approach to A-Frame Design
Rather than fix the strange layout, this homeowner celebrated it by mixing the right materials and textures
Full Story![](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/pictures/exteriors/my-houzz-a-modern-approach-to-efficient-living-in-dallas-sarah-greenman-img~df51354104f0add9_4671-1-6cbb806-w458-h268-b0-p0.jpg)
HOUZZ TOURSMy Houzz: A Modern Approach to Efficient Living in Dallas
Energy efficiency, water conservation and resilient materials are key to this home in a Texas development
Full Story![](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/pictures/family-rooms/colorful-mid-century-modern-residence-kristy-kropat-design-img~82814deb00ad68fb_3236-1-63fb065-w458-h268-b0-p0.jpg)
COLORFUL HOMESCase Study: The Fearless Approach to Bold Color
Bland has no place in this San Diego home. See how the designer uses vivid hues with cohesiveness and without overwhelming
Full Story![](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/pictures/family-rooms/sausalito-ca-urrutia-design-img~f8713454019b7b6d_1771-1-49c94bd-w458-h268-b0-p0.jpg)
DECORATING GUIDESA Subliminal Approach to Fall Decorating
Get your home in the autumn groove without going over the top, with decorating ideas from two top San Francisco designers
Full Story
Christopher Nelson Wallcovering and Painting