Lath and Plaster Repair!

Summary by Krater

The creator demonstrates how to patch a damaged plaster wall using drywall mud and a piece of fiberglass mat, explaining why hot mud is preferred and how to reinforce cracked areas.

From the video

Answers: How do you repair and reinforce an old cracked plaster wall using drywall mud?

• Plaster wall repair
• Drywall mud application
• Fiberglass mat reinforcement
• Skimming and sanding walls

What it concludes

• Setting-type muds provide a strong base coat for plaster repairs and are both scrapable and sandable.
• Fiberglass mat reinforcement is effective for holding cracked plaster walls together and preventing further cracking.
• Applying extra mud and using a paint roller helps embed the fiberglass mat smoothly into the wall.