The stucco method of repair work is an absolute must for people in the maintenance field. Holes in the wall just seem to happen. Cracks in plaster ceilings can be a nightmare to repair. Any one who has owned an apartment building know the value of someone with the ability make these repairs.

When you do have a hole in a wall or ceiling, first thing is to back the hole with something so the stucco doesn’t fall through. Holes up to the size of what a doorknob might make, can be repaired in this way. After filling the hole with backing, use Sheetrock compound or plaster to fill the hole even or a little above the surface of the wall. A 6 inch putty knife is great to start with.

Next apply Sheetrock tape over the hole and past the edge at least several inches. Use the putty knife to push the tape into the wet mud. Apply a second coat of compound or plaster over the tape. Now we wait. A household fan can be used to help speed the drying time.

Your repair is dry when it turns completely white, do not try to sand or make it any smoother while it’s drying. This will only make a mess you’ll have to sand out later. You’ll have plenty of time to make it right on the next coat.

Apply another coat of your product over the first. This time use a ten inch putty knife and expand the layer you put on past the edge of the previous coat. First pull the knife across the repair centered. Next pass, you’ll stay half on and half off your patch putting slightly more pressure on the half off, this will smooth the edge. Then repeat the half on half off method on the other half, making sure to always put more pressure on the half that’s off.

If you have a badly cracked ceiling, this type of repair can be used to skim coat a small area or an entire ceiling. Repairs to cracks can be made in the same way as we fixed the hole. A vinyl adhesive caulking, can take the place of our newspaper. This will help to keep the cracks from reappearing. Tape is also not necessary with this method.

If you have loose plaster. Ceiling washers as their called are available at most hardware stores as well as building supply houses. These are a large beveled fender washer with a hole in the center. Using a Sheetrock screw they can pull loose plaster back to their lathes. These small beauties can turn a rip out job into a repair job, saving thousands of dollars.

After caulking your cracks, run the six inch knife across them with compound, or plaster. Apply thin coats and make sure to let them dry thoroughly between coats. Keep using a larger knife with each coat. The feathering technique explained before runs true here. Have fun with it . Remember one very important thing, when you stucco the next coat can fix anything.

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