What is the best product to use to repair plaster walls and ceilings?
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Repairing plaster walls/ceilings in 100-year-old house
Plaster is starting to crack - in some places this looks like there is wallpaper all over the plaster, but I think I heard on the "Rehab addict" that this isn't reall... See more
What is the best way to repair textured ceilings?
The ceilings in my home are textured and due to a roof leak are separating from the drywall at the drywall seam. What is the best way to repair these?Thank you!
Spackle, made especially for drywall repairs. It comes in a tube or in a plastic tub, depending on how much you need. Be sure to prime the repairs before painting otherwise the spackle will show throw your finish coat.
Plaster
Plaster can be tricky, you are brave to do it yourself! Here are some great tips.
https://www.thisoldhouse.com/how-to/how-to-repair-plaster-walls
https://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/rooms-and-spaces/walls-and-ceilings/how-to-repair-a-plaster-wall
https://www.thisoldhouse.com/how-to/how-to-repair-plaster-ceiling
https://www.doityourself.com/stry/patch-a-plaster-ceiling-7-mistakes-to-avoid
Mesh tape and regular dry wall mud. where it has gouges repair with drywall. FYI, somebody just put polyurethane over the whole wall cracks and all. Looks shabby chic.