Dear James: I have an old house with plaster walls and many cracks that need to be repaired. How can I fix these so they stay fixed and are invisible? — Julianne T. Dear Julianne: Many older houses ...

Q:We are getting ready to repaint our home office. The walls and ceiling were cracked during the 1989 quake and poorly patched before we moved in. We had the roof redone this summer, and the banging ...

A: It depends on the type and size of the crack. Hairline cracks take only a little patching plaster. Larger cracks require reinforcement with mesh tape. Cracks larger still, where the plaster keys ...

If you’re totally overhauling your home or working across multiple rooms, this wall repair kit is your insurance when things go awry. The 1kg box is enough to smooth over the cracks on plaster as well ...

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Lath-and-plaster walls are common in older houses (built late 18th Century until the early 1950’s, when drywall became standard). Whether you want to hang a picture, mirror or kitchen cabinet, ...

Plaster walls suffer wear and tear, especially hallways and high traffic areas. Moving furniture, relocating a picture, doorknobs and even DIY mishaps can damage plaster lining. Cracks appear as ...