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Re: Secure Old Plaster in a Pinch

My 100+ year old house has given me the opportunity to use lots of plaster washers. I use 1 1/2" spade bit to cut a slight depression and reduce the thickness of the skim coat. I also try to place as many of the screws in joists as possible because the lath won't always hold the screw.

posted: 9:06 am on March 29th

DougY

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