PLASTER WASHERS

FOR
PERFECT
PLASTER
REPAIR
JOBS.

1.  Reinforce plaster with drywall screws and plaster washers.  Washers are perforated to hold drywall compound.

2.  Drive drywall screws with washers into the lath ( or framing ) around the hole.  The washers should be nearly flat.

3.  Spray the lath and plaster with water.  This prevents the patch from cracking due to drying too quickly.

4.  Mix a small batch of patching plaster and spread it into the hole with a 6" taping knife.  Then let it dry.

5.  Sand the patch level after it is dry.  Cover the patch and  screwheads with self-stick fiberglass mesh tape.

6.  Spread the first coat of drywall compound over the mesh tape.  Feather the compound towards the edge of the patch. Let dry and sand.

•   A plaster surface is composed of three or more coats of plaster secured to lath. In turn the lath is fastened to the house's framing.  The lath may be wood, metal, or strips of gypsum, similar to drywall.  The plaster dries and is locked to the lath.
• The portion of the plaster that has dried behind and around the lath is called a key.  If the plaster keys behind the wall or ceiling break, the plaster sags away from the lath.  Damaged plaster can be reinforced using drywall screws and plaster washers.
• These saucer-shaped washers are punched from spring steel and are perforated to hold patching plaster.  Screws with plaster washers are driven into the lath and framing surrounding damaged plaster.
• The plaster washers flatten out as the screw is driven home.  Tighten enough to pull the plaster against the lath.
• Plaster must have integrity to work.  If tightening the screw does not flatten the washer, you have missed the stud or lath.
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