DIY Plaster Ceiling Repair

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4 жыл бұрын

I'll show you a DIY friendly way to repair plaster ceilings using a couple basic tools and a readily available system of products called Big Wally's Plaster Magic and Patching Plaster.
Whether your ceiling cracked or has large portions of historic plaster missing this video will help you make those repairs and repair your historic plaster seamlessly.
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Milwaukee M18 Hammer Drill - amzn.to/2MRAB8S
Kraft Golden Stainless Steel Plaster Trowel 12 x 5 - amzn.to/2DoNx6g
MD Scrubbing Sponge - amzn.to/317ytSO
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@WakandaBabe 3 жыл бұрын

I have used Big Wally's Plaster Magic and Plaster and I can say that it really works. I have horsehair plaster ceilings with lath. I left my washers in because I think that the is hold better. I fixed my ceiling at least 10 years ago and it is still holding.

@jayhill174 3 жыл бұрын

I received your blog entry this morning on plaster and im using Big Wally's also on the walls of my 1900's house. Thanks for the videos and knowledge.

@Wigglewonks 2 жыл бұрын

Love the height markers on the door :)

@JenMarco 2 жыл бұрын

Great job!

@mysterpb 4 жыл бұрын

Pushing out the the old plaster between the lath forms a better bond since it keys in between the wood strips. Just push it through, no need to try and completely remove it. Great video.

@mariad4183 2 жыл бұрын

Great info! tyfs

@jayhill174 3 жыл бұрын

Its best if the keys are also removed so the new plaster can mushroom through the lathe.

@natashabetts7509 2 жыл бұрын

Thank u for this video ...you are a lifesaver.

@TheCraftsmanBlog 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@leathelandlady 3 жыл бұрын

Helpful video. So what Beetle's song was it?

@trisgma6000 3 жыл бұрын

thank u for stayin true to the house’s original walls. takin the sheetrock route is lazy and im glad you dont slack on that original old house way. why else are 100+ year old houses around and looking good! Sheetrock, hockaloogie!

@DestinationTakeover. 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. As a diy’r I wish you had a voiceover of what you we’re doing sped up. Were you wetting the plaster with a sponge. I think I can not tackle this ceiling. A drywaller gave me a quote of 3400 for a hole that same size. Thanks

@ryanmoore3846 2 жыл бұрын

Did you knock out the old plaster keys before you out the new scratch coat on?

@stickyprickle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing but I was hoping for a better smooth finish!

@betabeansclub Жыл бұрын

Lol

@justcallmedawn9332 3 жыл бұрын

What about knocking out the old plaster between the lath? Is the new compound you’re applying supposed form that mushroom key? I’ve been so afraid of diy’ing this project and it falling down. Thank you for this post. Song: A Hard Day’s Night?

@TimSaidthat 3 жыл бұрын

Its not a bad idea to knock the old Plaster from between the lath, but not necessary. You can buy sheets of mesh to stuff in there. You just want the Plaster to grab onto something besides itself.

@grantsamu 2 жыл бұрын

OMG I just discovered your stuff and my hair is standing on end...question about this project and the materials: I have some common plaster cracks on the ceiling of my 1924 Craftsman that I would like to fix. No major damage, just cracking, and some areas that might be de-laminating but are not cracked. If the Plaster Magic conditioner and adhesive were to be used on both sides of the crack, could I then simply scrape out a "v" in the crack and then fill it? Similarly, could I use the conditioner and adhesive to pro-actively arrest an area that might be de-laminating?

@TheCraftsmanBlog 2 жыл бұрын

Yes to all the above. Works great in that application.

@75gengen 4 жыл бұрын

Our house was built in 1944. Slump block walls with plaster. The ceilings are not drywall as they didn’t have drywall back then. It’s much thicker and plaster like. Walls and ceilings have been getting cracks. How would you suggest the wall patch? I don’t think the screws will go into block and wouldn’t want to make holes in block? Also the ceiling. ??

@TheCraftsmanBlog 4 жыл бұрын

You can use the same system but you have to use a 2x4 and plywood or some other method than the clamps to press the plaster back into place while the adhesive cures.

@markmarcantonio5808 Жыл бұрын

You should remove the old keys in between the wood or add some diamond mesh because you’re plaster can’t create new keys because the space is blocked

@mrkrasker9609 3 жыл бұрын

Seems like using a syringe to apply the conditioner would be a better method.

@amyallen398 3 жыл бұрын

Did you make the holes between the lath or threw the lath?

@TheCraftsmanBlog 3 жыл бұрын

Always through the lath.

@Rick-tb4so 8 ай бұрын

I'm surprised the spray bottle doesn't come with a tube, would save on the mess..

@lukebrown4184 3 жыл бұрын

Hallway ceilings, just cover it with 1/2” Sheetrock, walls, I would take the time to patch. Check out Kirk Giordano’s plaster repair videos.

@MWCRUSADER0508 3 жыл бұрын

You would advice going over the whole ceiling with Sheetrock instead??

@lukebrown4184 3 жыл бұрын

@@MWCRUSADER0508 for a skinny old house hallway ceiling that’s 3ft wide, and Sheetrock is 4ft wide. Yes. All day long, I would not waste time on a plaster repair, just put Sheetrock right over it. Don’t use regular paper tape in the inside corners, use the surecorner, with the metal or plastic reinforcing strips. So much faster, and will look better.

@ICoulntThinkofAUserNam547 3 жыл бұрын

why did you remove the plaster washers? I thought they're suppsed to stay

@TheCraftsmanBlog 3 жыл бұрын

This is a system that uses the washers to hold the plaster right while an adhesive sets up. Thank nice the adhesive is cured then you no longer need the washers which makes patching much easier.

@quimeraphotography 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@bonitamoffett8121 3 жыл бұрын

There is a “list of supplies” as quoted in the video? Help!

@TheCraftsmanBlog 3 жыл бұрын

Supplies are listed in the description.

@cspill99 9 ай бұрын

you should have showed it after it dryed.

@AlexisDimes 2 жыл бұрын

Yellow Submarine

@shanesmaineshop 3 жыл бұрын

The house i grew up in was all horse hair plaster.

@13ashor 3 жыл бұрын

Shame on you

@user-ff2jx6ss2n 7 ай бұрын

I have been plastering since 1983 and i have never done this foolishness. Bond the wood lathe with plaster weld including the existing plaster and onto the surface about 3in. Then attach 3.4 expanded metal lathe over the top of the bonded wood lathe. Then just plaster it with perlited gypsum plaster, then finish to match existing. Respectfully, Ed.

@jasonraymer8760 5 ай бұрын

Agreed, I started plastering in 1996… this system is an overpriced bandaid that won’t last as long as your advice! Which is how I was taught as an apprentice!

@TimSaidthat 3 жыл бұрын

As a professional mud slinger I enjoy watching these videos for a good laugh. I promise you if this was painted as it was last shown... the patch looks like hot garbage. I mean... he didn't even skim it with finish this was just 2 crazy thick basecoats and he didn't use mesh... this patch looks like shit and will start cracking within a couple years. You been warned!