How do I fix these lathe and plaster walls?
The problem exist in 1 corner of the kitchen and bathroom.Neither room has an exhaust fan in them.Moisture has been the issue.The house in Utah was built in 1919.
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The first thing would be to make sure there is ventilation, otherwise you will keep having this happen. Fans or even opening windows in those room would be a help.
Here's a video that may be of help to you. There are other's online as well. Maria, but this one seemed the best one for your larger problem area.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZojl5Gv8ZE
Once your ventilation issue has been taken care of I would strip those walls down and replace them with "wet area" sheet rock. If that's more than you would like to bite off and just want a fix to make it better in the mean time: I would scrape off everything that's loose and then use sheetrock mud to fill in, matching the look of the old plaster. And then paint with a paint specific for wet areas. Good luck!
I agree with GrandmasHouseDIY. Scrape off what is loose. Sand areas that are not smooth. Then use drywall compound to fill the areas. Sand that smooth when dry. Then use a good primer to seal the patching. Paint with a kitchen and bath paint.
If you have a window in that room just put a fan in the widow so it is blowing out. That way you can still use the bathroom until you get a fan installed.
In most places proper ventilation is something required by code.
You will need to check with your city or county planning and permitting department to find out code requirements regarding bathroom fans.
A small dehumidifier should be put in place first. I use this one and it works well: https://amzn.to/3lOK8ze
It's best to use sheetrock to repair the walls after removing the loose debris.
Hope this Helps! Jeremy - https://do-daddy.com
Hi Maria, hope these help you out,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4D0sESi5So
https://www.do-it-yourself-help.com/how-to-repair-plaster-water-damage.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d8NJZBGgCQ
Maybe invest in an exhaust fan, or any repairs you make will be compromised in the future. There are some paints that will limit moisture intrusion into the walls.
Hi! You'll want it to dry out completely and keep it dry, or the problem will continue. An exhaust fan would solve the issue, unless there's a leak. If you can't do that right now, a fan circulating the air is a short term solution. Good luck!
Well, it seems that you shoukd find out WHERE the moisture is coming from. Is it from something in the kitchen? Somethung behind the wall? If you fix that, you should eliminate your wet wall.
How to Repair Holes in Lath and Plaster Walls (Two Ways ... (thisoldhouse.com)
i found this hope this helps! https://www.pinterest.com/pin/389491067777303758/
i would not be attempting to do that ..it is super time consuming work ... I would install thinest sheetrock over that