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Hello,
We have just purchased a house built around the mid 20’s to 30’s from my best quess. The house has rough plaster walls and ceilings throughout. The plaster is all in good shape and solidly attached to the lath.
Most of the walls have hairline cracks, presumably caused by settling. I was wondering what the best method for repairing the cracks might be. I’d prefer to leave as much of the original plaster showing as possible, and would have to match the rough texture of the original. There are generally about 15-20′ of cracks per wall. TIA for any information…
Bob W.
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Bob - Try doing a search here, this is a subject that has been discussed before at some length.
As someone who has 1932 plaster walls, my first thought in reaction to your post 'Plaster has hairline cracks' was ' yes, it does!'
Jeff
*Bob take all purpose joint compound and trowel into the cracks with your finger. Sponge off excess with a barely damp sponge. Repeat after mud dries.Spray crack with aerosol material sold under brand name b Crack be Gone.Repaint walls.joe d
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joe d speaks the truth, although a good coat or two of first quality paint will often fill a true hairline crack......for the time being.....in short, hairlines are part of the beauty of rough plaster as long as the material is sound enjoy your old house
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paint. Jeff
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Hello,
We have just purchased a house built around the mid 20's to 30's from my best quess. The house has rough plaster walls and ceilings throughout. The plaster is all in good shape and solidly attached to the lath.
Most of the walls have hairline cracks, presumably caused by settling. I was wondering what the best method for repairing the cracks might be. I'd prefer to leave as much of the original plaster showing as possible, and would have to match the rough texture of the original. There are generally about 15-20' of cracks per wall. TIA for any information...
Bob W.