Plaster sags from ceilings or bulges from walls when the plaster keys embedded around the wood lath break loose. To repair plaster walls, you’ve got two choices. You can break out all the loose ...

Or can I cover them with wallpaper? And how do I repair the ceiling? A: Old lath and plaster walls are prone to cracking. Over time the plaster separates from the lath, creating structural cracks.

Ask the Handyman How to repair a hole in plaster that’s under wallpaper Peter Hotton answers your questions about leaks, cracks, drips, chips, and more ...