Fix Cracked Plaster Ceiling

So the path you take to cover your ceiling depends on how much you re willing to spend and your own personal taste.

Fix cracked plaster ceiling. Using the enclosed 3 16 masonry drill bit drill holes 1 to 2 from the crack when you hit the. Press insect screen into wet compound. Step 2 condition the lath.

To repair a crack in a ceiling. The traditional plaster ceiling repair method is to mix up some plaster or drywall compound or use spackling compound to fill in the crack. This will allow the mud to bond directly to the plaster which will make the repair stronger.

Start with a light application let it dry and add more if needed. Remove any loose plaster that s embedded in the crack. Repairing large cracks in plaster 1 widen the crack with the can opener and dampen the edges of the crack with a sponge.

When it has dried a little score the plaster with a nail as shown at. Some of these projects are economical and others are more of an investment. Homeowners can fill these commonly occurring hairline cracks with new plaster and repaint the ceiling.

Allow joint compound to dry at least 24. With some careful brush work you can perfectly match the surrounding texture and easily cover minor cracks in ceiling. Measure the length of the crack and cut strips of self adhesive mesh drywall tape to the correct length.

Score the crack with a utility knife to remove any loose plaster or other material that may be inside the crack. We have successfully reattached many old ceilings by injecting adhesive between the plaster and lath where the keys anchors have broken away over time. The good news is it s possible to repair and rescue plaster ceilings from further damage.