Restoring Original Plaster - how to repair lath and broken plaster

[@jonathannetherton6727]

I have 100 year old horsehair plaster walls in my house, and this video is a godsend for all the repairs I have to do! Thank you!

[@ToniNicholas01]

It's well worth the time and effort. We have horsehair plaster too, and I wouldn't change it for the world. All I did was repair it! Our walls are now beautifully restored!

[@Pointlesshandle48]

So that’s what that hair is 🤣 I have 94 year old plaster walls and I ruined some while demoing a cast iron tub on the other side. I’d rather keep the plaster because it’s great at dampening sound.

[@pauleramo3382]

Wow a lot of work . I worked with my father for many years . We had to be in and out of a job like in a day. But l have seen somethings l liked

[@Nancys_on_fire]

@@Pointlesshandle48 Your username made me think I was having another stroke. Well played

[@tanstaafl72555]

An old book says "Do you see a man who is skilled in his work? He will stand before kings and not merely before ordinary people" We live in a 100 year old home, and I butchered a number of closet plaster areas before finding this. In an age where skill and craftsmanship are going away, it is a delight to see (and learn!) this stuff. Thank you.

[@gregjones3660]

Way to go Jack

[@boboscar99]

KZbin is the new Ask Dad how ya do that, making us new dad's wonder what we can show our boys sometimes. This is a good one in my opinion.

[@arniet1]

If this isn't a masterclass in traditional repair to lath and plaster....then it should be. This is thorough and super easy step by step to understand. Thank you!

[@feelinthepsi]

Just bought a lath and plaster home. Thank you for teaching me how to repair it.

[@0412videos]

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[@acool6401]

I wasn't even looking to learn how to make this kind of repair but stumbled across this video anyway. Then, I could not leave because I was just so intrigued and fascinated by what a master craftsman can do and a good teacher to boot. Excellent work and tutorial.

[@dmope22]

same here.

[@PatriotWoman]

OMG! Me too! I came here when I was searching how to repair my child's plaster handprint, but couldn't stop watching. I always hated that I grew up in a lath & plaster house and vowed that I would never buy a house that was build with it rather than stud & drywall, but now I'm not so scared of it. This is awesome!

[@acool6401]

@@PatriotWoman .....Yes....knowledge is power and it can often empower you to do the things you were not so sure you could tackle before. You can look at those lathe and plaster walls from a new and enlightened perspective now. 🙂

[@DIYinCA]

You took the words right out of my mouth! Great craftsman AND teacher.

[@colinwhitmarsh]

same same. fun to watch

[@scottydiver5114]

This is the best video I've seen about plaster repairs

[@johnpatterson2984]

Great stuff. I used this Plaster Magic product in 2007 and now in 2020 it has not failed. There are no sags or cracks in a 250sq ft ceiling, The house was built in 1873 and this ceiling was really looking hopeless before we used this product, it was a real hail Mary in our renovation.

[@surgeinc1]

Best demonstration ever! We have a century old kitchen ceiling to repair. No fear after watching this video.

[@lancer525]

My house was finished in February of 1914. Using this video, and the materials, I made a repair in the Master Bedroom, and we can't even tell where it was to begin with. Excellent stuff! Well done.

[@skylarsitu4913]

Thank you for posting this! Watching now in 2023!!! I’m fixing my closet and omg!

[@JCinas]

You describe each step while you're performing that step, and that makes your videos stand out! You're videos are easy to follow and well done. I love your projects!

[@robertmorency1728]

Could you use a painter's comb as part of the step to create the mechanical bond?

[@michaeldoleman]

I have an older house with lath & plaster, and am doing a bathroom remodel -- part of which is to replace the swing door with a barn style, to free-up a little space. In replacing the door casing, I got careless and knocked a huge section of plaster off one of the walls. I really started to despair about the age of the house and how it was feeling like the place was falling apart around me. This video helped to restore my confidence that all is fine -- it just takes a little patience and the right technique to integrate older construction with newer featured. It's always better to slow down and learn those techniques, rather than simply hacking-away at it with slipshod methods. Thanks for this.

[@winros3042]

I'm doing my bathroom over and my house is from 1923. The kitchen and the bathroom or the only two rooms with drywall... and yes George Washington did sleep at my house! I'm just wondering when I take down the drywall if there's plaster underneath should I remove the plaster and then put new drywall? Or just take the old drywall down and put new drywall up? I just want to be prepared and do it the right way.

[@startuphub4097]

Watching you repair this was like watching a doctor suturing up a patient. What skills you have and excellent explanations! Don't need to plaster now but less worrisome now and this will come in handy.

[@nh39308]

I have used this product in many a plaster wall repair, the first time I used the product I had to drive 2 1/2 hrs one way for it but it was worth it. My late father and founder of our construction company said that if he had known about Big Wallys Plaster Repair sooner, we would have done a lot more repairs and less replacements with sheet rock

[@xpane]

A good fix for repaing old plaster. watched in awe of the many small details you took to complete the job. Others that criticise just don't know what it takes to do a job and move on to the next. Thank you for this complete video!

[@129stacey]

Amazing video, but your logo popping up so often, startled me everytime 😂😂

[@dawntheagentwhocares]

We are staying in a 100 year old Spanish Style home in Southern California that has the most gorgeous plaster walls and ceilings and I’m just here because I’m the curious type and appreciate history and craftsmanship. Thank you!

[@shake10861]

I love watching experts do the thing they're an expert at, while they talk about what they're doing and why. Good stuff. Living in an old house with lath and plaster, this is information I can definitely carry with me forever, so thank you for taking the time to make this video!

[@supershev1888]

Expert. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kaitlynroush6518]

Thank you for this video! My husband and I just bought our first home. Its over 100 years old and all the horsehair plaster with lathe made me nervous for repairs. Your video makes the steps clear and I love that you explaon what tools are needed AND why!

[@stephannieschapiro1816]

this is the best repair video I have watched. Thank you. I have a 108 year old house that has some damage due to water seepage. Now i feel more confident to fix it. Will try to order the plaster/ lath glue. I am in Portugal

[@monacurtis]

I'm 65 years old and don't have a practical bone in my body. I have just returned to our old family home and have to either learn how to do it myself or pay someone to do it. Thank you for the excellent video.

[@gluteous5]

I really really love the little big Wally's sign and song in between steps it makes me happy for some reason

[@michaeldemers2716]

I never thought of cheating at the end with joint compound. Genius. Thanks man. Good one. I learned a lot from you today. I like the way you bonded that lose crap too.

[@rosalinango697]

Just wishing we have someone like Mr. Brennan around our area who takes pride in their work and not for quick fix for monetary reason. Thank you Mr. Brennan for taking time in sharing your knowledge. If only I could hire you to do some work in my house. I know you will not cut corner, that you will pay attention to details. Again thank you for a great video.

[@5blok40]

Thanks man I’ve just become a plasterer so I can use all the help I can get

[@famouscontracting6632]

I really enjoyed this video. Talk is cheap, and some folks have left thoughtless comments. It looks like Rory has taken the time to present his work in a well-thought-out video. Perhaps the steps involved here are lengthy, but it can't be denied that Rory is a professional and he is doing the work correctly. I don't think the negative comments are deserved. Rory, thanks for the great video. Very professional.

[@lynneblessing5232]

Plaster magic

[@dekonfrost7]

Lol if he were a plasterer he would have taken that trash down and browned it then white coated it to a j channel around the vent

[@tims4768]

I would love to buy the list of people who bought this steaming pile Big Wally sells....I have some bus tickets to Hawaii (from the mainland) I've been trying to unload,.....I mean sell, for a very special price.... This is comical..... There are so many ways to repair this without the "special" crap Big Wally is selling AND they are much faster and less hassle, AND, as an extra added bonus, WAY less expensive.... I wonder if he sells magic weight loss pills and hair growers too!!!!

[@basknation]

Yes, true enough. instead of jawing off pretending to know everything there is to know why not offer some constructive advice to help people make informed choices of their own. Also people in other countries can differ greatly in materials and technique.

[@rhondakeller2592]

Tim S I found this video very informative. I have a old stone house and I need to fix a wall and this video has empowered me with the knowledge to do it.

[@spencerbergquist781]

You really did a great job explaining this. I know how to do drywall repairs, but never have done plaster and lath.

[@wellnessotr]

Bless you, man! This video is so helpful for me. I am acquiring a 110 yr old house with p & L walls.

[@suziemccurdy1904]

thank you. I'm restoring my great grandfathers house and was concerned about having to take down all of the plaster and start from scratch. water damage caused the plaster to crumble in some places so it will need to be completely removed but now I feel confident about the necessary repairs.

[@victory21222]

I will be repeat what a lot of people already said but it bears repeating. That was an EXCELLENT video. It was very precise and easy to understand.I love seeing someone do a job the proper way and do quality work that they can be proud of. I am the same way when I do rehab work on houses

[@karenflowers9711]

Good job. Since the pandemic and I have been home, I have to roll my eyes heavy at the comments. Now that I am repairing plaster, undoing all the crap jobs these guys talk about... very telling, only interested in what is quick $$$. I love taking my time and doing a good job. 64 y.o woman taking apart a joint compound and tape job that has fallen apart (plaster crack repair) so that I can get down to it.. I am using struccolite as a base coat where I am down to the lath in some places --since I can't find plaster around here. Top off with a veneer or I may resort to joint compound. I did use Wally's plaster product (made my own variation of gluing the plaster back to lath which worked well, then skim coated durabond 90 and it looks good. I wish I knew the ingredients in his plaster. I am not spending that amount of money again. will use the stucco- only thing the big box stores sell here- wish me luck

[@jadawinston2631]

My dad was a master plasterer in the old days; before all of the new repair products on the market and I learned what I know from that time period. That said, I'm pretty sure he would have bumped off all that loose plaster back to a secured section, neatened/squared the hole if possible, then repaired the wall. While the repair at the hole is secure, what about the rest of that loose plaster on the other side of the repair? That will eventually visually give way, needing additional knockdown repairs. My 1906 house is plaster and I've fixed quite a few loose spots myself but I would always, always, remove all loose/buckled plaster around the hole and then repair the wall. Now having said that, I'm not paying anyone an hourly rate either so I can be generous with the amount of time removing more wall would take. I guess all I mean is, if you attempt a repair, consider how much plaster detachment you have around your hole before attempting an edge fix.

[@jamesavery6671]

He put glue behind the loose plaster and fastened it down. Should work well but I don't have experience with actual plaster

[@susanmarshall817]

I totally agree with you add I learned cement skills from my father , and it's similar. I am happy to say you had someone in your family to teach you. Because I think some people are industrious and honest with their repair. He is very honest about what he does and why, and I was thinking the same thing because I did that as well. But last week a man showed me how to use those discs to secure wall on either side of a crack about 3 ft total. Maybe I didn't quite agree with that but I pre-wet the edges and the left with water and then a slurry of plaster of Paris and after setting a bit I just put the regular mix

[@susanmarshall817]

If it's a larger repair I do it in stages and I'm not getting into that but it doesn't get covered in one coat of plaster of Paris ever. And wall compound will not work in plaster wall work because it shrinks a little bit and is not strong enough. And if you were to use it I would suggest you take some of your dryer lint to mix it in and I don't mean half and half. Maybe a third lint to the wall compound

[@mikedee4399]

Thanks for taking time out of your schedule to make videos to help beginners and diy people like me. U explained everything really well and your instructions were very easy to follow. I have saved so much money because of people like you that post videos showing us step by step to do home repairs. Getting things repaired are very expensive and when you are like me and can't really afford to pay someone to come and do it, but don't want the house looking a mess either. My house was built in 1925 and I was told that the old lady that was here before me didn't realize it was plaster and try to hang a picture up and then get a bad patch job it looks all bubbly. And I had some cracks around the doorway ever since a few years ago when we had an earthquake here in New Jersey which is rare. I just had to have my electric switched over it was still knob & Tubing and it cost me $8,000 🤬 lol. I wish I knew more about electrical work. I still have to have two outlets in the kitchen replace because they said they are 15 amp and are required to be 20 amp. And they want $850 for the one and $650 for the other which is ridiculous I think. And haven't had done since don't have the money now

[@susanmarshall817]

I took an electrical repair class at the high school when I was 40. Call the adult education After High School I'm sure you're already done

[@markhall9699]

Great job of showing the process and explaining everything along the way. This was very helpful.

[@AaronSmith2235]

Thank you so much! You inspire me to want to repair instead of rip out. Very helpful vid.

[@hunterx8736]

stumbled on to this from another repair vid, this i have to say was very educational, and right down to the point.

[@user-ju3od5gy5q]

Nice to watch a master trades artist like this guy. Just takes 25+ years of mastering a trade like this!! excellent video.

[@ashyclaret]

He's not a master trade plasterer.

[@LiarNoseOnFire]

Brilliant Video Walleze - very informative, especially whjen you explained in detail exactly WHY you were doing what you were doing and what to look out for every step of the way to the final finish !!! AND, it was/is refreshing when you referred to a Plaster repair using Plaster and NOT 'mud' as so many other (so called) presenters do !!! As you know, Dry Wall is based on and around Gyprock Panels which contain gypsum (hence the term 'gyp rock' (plaster) !!! You can certainly teach the 'new kids on the block' presenters how to do the job properly and professionally !!! Looking forward to your next presentation Walleze - thanks !!!

[@billroy565]

I did drywall for 17 years, but not much plaster. It's nice to se a pro at works.

[@TheScottEF]

Great video. Given how hard it is to find "Plaster Magic," I have to ask how different the product is from just regular, high-grade construction adhesive. Also, for folks with lung- or breathing-problems, I'd strongly recommend wearing a ventilator when you mix those plaster powders. It's hard to imagine a worse type of dust to inhale.

[@hard3244]

Great video. I have a 117 year old house and I have some ceiling repairs to complete. I would've thought to simply tear down the loose plaster but this gives me another option. Thanks

[@mplsmaven9404]

My house is not 117 years old but it does have plaster ceilings and cornice. Since I can’t get Wally, I will be getting Wally’s repair kit and watching a few more videos of his.

[@jenifersheehy3984]

I’m so inspired to save my home’s plaster!

[@vince6829]

Nice work. You make it look easy. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@brianbixley427]

Thank you for this . We are renovating a 150+ year old structure which needs plaster repair. You have helped.

[@Exotic_drift]

Shut the fuck brian

[@alanross3435]

Exotic Drift.....You suck👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻

[@TonyWilliamsOnline]

OMG!!! My home is from the 1900's with cracks, holes, and repairs needed all over the place. All I was told when asking around was remove the plaster and wood and install sheetrock. Now I know how to fix lots of issues I have without all the work of demolishing everything and starting from scratch! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! I'll purchase from your shop as well!

[@asw140461]

Superbly narrated :) informative, clear & concise.

[@GSkillZ619]

Me and my wife live in a house built in the 30’s and we love it. I just had some outlets put in and started looking online for the best way to repair our plaster walls. This guy with 30 yrs Exp and makes it understandable so I ordered the prep spray and 2 gallon bucket.

[@pcampbell17]

Did it this way, worked for me. Easier then ripping whole rooms of plaster out and put cheap dry wall up.

[@conraderb]

And I believe better for maintaining soundproofing (to some degree) in an old house with multiple rooms!

[@djtheg6819]

It's easier to leave the old plaster and dry wall over the old plaster. Depending on the age of the home and how thick the jambs and trim are you could get away with 1/4" drywall and not have to redo the trim/ baseboard. Plaster is too outdated. It was the ONLY way to have a smooth wall before drywall/mud came out. If your trying to keep a decorative plaster then I would say it's beneficial to restore it. If it's just a flat wall, get rid of it or drywall over it.

[@arlenmargolin1650]

@@djtheg6819 I used to think the same way that you're talking about I'll get rid of that old outdated plaster and put in the new much better drywall but anyone who knows quality knows the drywall is junk and plaster is a finer more qualitative product which is why today people are installing blue board architects are requiring it on your finer homes it's a newfangled plaster system that is much Superior to drywall which is really paper over soft gypsum very inferior product to plaster another benefit to using plaster or having plaster is number one it's much more soundproof and number two it can get wet many times and not be destroyed whereas sheetrock can turn to mush sometimes with one wedding there's no doubt in my mind which is the better product

[@djtheg6819]

@@arlenmargolin1650 realistically the best way to go ( also super expensive) is to use denseglass instead of drywall and a lime plaster. Europe has been switching back to lime plasters and yes they are better then taping mud. Plaster is better for sound and for insulation but it's drawbacks are it's costs, work ability, and the biggest cost is labor.

[@philipingram1667]

Good stuff - I always patched with sheetrock and it looked wrong. Thanks for a great video and your insights.

[@SDavis2702]

I like the way this man teaches. I wish he would teach every subject.

[@docstephens8107]

This was the single most informative video I have seen on this subject. Thank you, so much.

[@alekjuskevice]

This is wonderful, you show so so many interesting tricks. Thank you

[@coach3958]

I loved this video so much, I'm thinking of ripping out all my drywall and replacing with plaster, in hopes that one day I may actually have a hole to patch😲

[@jpweek5885]

....and im thinking of ripping the front of my car out and replacing it with a horse so i can smell it's fresh shit first thing every morning.

[@alantorchia6674]

I'm thinking of throwing away my smart phone

[@williamcunningham1614]

@@jpweek5885 Wow this was funny. Thank you.

[@richmac918]

Lath and horse hair plaster went out about 70 years ago. Today you use blue board (similar to drywall) and a skim coat of veneer plaster. I know you are joking about ripping out your drywall but I've built a few houses now and would not ever consider not plastering. Drywall makes for cheap walls (in durability and sound insulation).

[@carlomezzatesta4659]

Some people just don't get it. The video is not to show you how it has to be done. It is to show you how you can do it the traditional way in a 100 year old house. All new materials have their place. You wouldn't repair the bodywork of a vintage 1922 Bentley with fibreglass and chicken wire. It's just nice to know it's all original. Even if it takes longer.

[@TheVanilla726]

Awesome video and educational. I learned a great deal about this plastering technique.

[@jamesduff6937]

Everything single step this guy did was very professional. He is from the 'old school' and takes pride in his work. One of the best construction videos I have seen.

[@ThyrzaSegal]

just repainting my lathe and plaster wall and thought this information would come in handy! It is very good!

[@Sam-kp7ti]

You are amazing at what you do, keep up the good work!

[@brittvargas5361]

Very clear instructions, and I like that you explain the "why" for many of the steps here. I'm getting ready to re-plaster an original lathe wall in my kitchen, and I want to make sure I do it right! This video was super helpful.

[@markhuru]

I’ve fixed tons of these old plaster jobs , make a big drywall patch, cut out the loose stuff, use durabond 90 and mesh tape the seams, easier and better patch, no cracks...

[@jackdonkey22]

I did the same thing but also added some sand to the durabond and floated it. I can't even tell where the seams are.

[@markhuru]

In the Midwest no one plasters anymore, it’s a thing of the past, especially indoors...it’s much easier and it’s a better product to just use wall board, and seal seams with mud, you can create all most any texture with lighter easier drywall muds

[@deathmerchant8662]

Idiots you guys make way bigger mess and way more work for yourselves and you create way more waist so are bad for the environment. I also bet you are way over charging your customers because you need more materials and time. Plaster almost always has a better insulting factore also so you cost your customers even more money on bills forever. I would never recommend you ever and you should pay back everyone you have ripped off by doing your unnecessary extra work. 40 yrs of experience still learning more. I just learned not to recommend you.

[@markhuru]

Death Merchant sorry to hurt your ego, but your from plaster world, in Midwest there is practically none, old school , the mess that plaster makes , slower, c’mon get in the 90’s, I’ve been at it 40+ yrs , not to mention a boat builder, I’ve done it all plaster , stucco, ran veneer plaster jobs, what a freaking mess...sure if the job requires exact material mock up, but you saw the video right? I’d do that job twice as fast 1/2 the cost... I work on these hundred year old houses all day long, I suppose if wiring was post and tube you would replicate that too...

[@suziecreamcheese211]

Mark Huru the cheap crap from China? No thanks

[@1437Ziggie]

Thanks for the keen insights Wally. Best of Luck!

[@M13x13M]

Since you ended up finishing with drywall joint compound anyway I would have just patched the wall with a piece of drywall and tied the old and new with joint compound. But I learned a few things about old plaster.

[@jeromeduffy9270]

Consider the thickness os rock. Will it match

[@M13x13M]

Jerome Duffy : yes, since you can Use 1/4”, 1/2” or 5/8” or any combination.

[@zachslump5844]

mark marcinik explain please

[@M13x13M]

zach slump : if you paint plaster there is no advantage of using it since it will look like painted drywall anyway .

[@dianab3005]

This was amazing to watch, thank you for all the great tips. We live in a 100 year old house that's thankfully in excellent condition, but I'm always trying to learn how to best take care of it.

[@makhan4908]

A very neat professional job done... i would normally seal the old plaster with a pva mix before applying any new pllaster. This will allow a stronger bond and prevent cracks appearing later.

[@blackmasculine1]

Video = Excellent!! Sound effects = Priceless

[@bsahomeimprovementcontract2951]

This video was great after 35 years of experience and still learning it was a pleasure watching a professional at work by taking your time the job comes out perfect when you rush is when you don’t know what you’re doing Great job keep up the good work teaching others out there

[@YourFlashCards]

I wish this was easier to buy in Canada. Such a great video! I hope my repair goes as smooth

[@robertmorency1728]

The step about creating a mechanical bond, could you use a painter's comb to create those lines? It looks very similar to the first tool you had. Great video by the way

[@ciaphawiles4400]

You’re the man. Thanks for sharing.

[@littleflower23]

Great job! This is fascinating and you're a great teacher. I like that you keep it simple for some of us novices!

[@daynacjones]

I used this product to fix some really bad cracks in 100 year old plaster. Skim coated afterwards with regular drywall compound, primed and painted. The cracks have never returned, this really works!

[@douggauzy6258]

I live in a 97 year old home ,this is. great information . I think If I am patient I can do this . 👍

[@NoDeadlines]

I don't have any plaster walls, and never expect to have any. Nonetheless, I found your two videos - the anatomy of a plaster wall, plus this one about repairing a plaster wall to be very enjoyable and enlightening. At 67, I finally understand how plaster was used in those old houses. I'd seen them, and I've seen damaged, but now I understand how and why it happened - and just how good a system plaster was - and, for that matter, still is. I grew up in a world of sheet rock. Now I understand how it was in the past and now that I understand the construction a bit more, all of these 1700 & 1800's houses in my neighborhood are more interesting.. Thanks.

[@jonsmetana6123]

A drywalled wall is like a cardboard wall. A traditional plaster wall is like a rock wall and it has better sound insulation.

[@brettbaker4189]

Very good and informative and not how I would have approached a repair like this but I know now. Would have liked to see how the vent fitted for finished look, well done.

[@752brickie]

Thanks for the video . We used to use a lot of wood fiber plaster in these old jobs if there was enough work for several days. Where we live now the closest place to even buy hard coat is at least 25 miles. To buy any other plaster it is at least a 50 mile trip. In the old days each and every lumber yard sold the plaster products. Towards the end of them handling plaster you would go to buy gauging that was a year old and you know how that works ! A lot of creme of tartar was used ! If it was just a small repair then we would use molding plaster and finish lime which really speeds it up . Thank you again !

[@chrisgregg3954]

Just started working for a plaster restoration contractor. Been trying to learn all I can. This video was extremely helpful. Thanks

[@MrBombbostic]

This video answered my questions on it, my plaster walls are in pretty good shape but there are cracks and imperfections I’ll be repairing. I assume joint compound would fix most of it.

[@MrSmith-no5pg]

Great job. I really enjoyed watching.

[@MrSloika]

This guy knows what he's doing and what I'm about to say is no criticism of his skills. This video perfectly illustrates why old houses are generally not worth messing with. Cutting and patching to install modern mechanically and electrical, it's just not worth the trouble. If you really like the style of old houses, you'd be better off building a new house in that style.

[@markuschelios6891]

He's doing the repair in the most labor-intensive way possible, and the idiot who used a reciprocating saw had no business working on plaster walls in the first place.

[@mariad4183]

This is what a master at work looks like people

[@victweezy]

Wish I had a gentleman like this to teach me when I was learning. Such a god teacher.

[@jeromem9843]

Amazing seeing you work

[@dustinf11]

Great video. There is something about watching a craftsman who knows what he is doing. Just bought an old house.. I imagine I'll need these skills soon.

[@boboscar99]

Thank you very much I have a house built in 1902 that was literally picked up and moved to my current location and it even has railroad tie beams in the basement so you know it's got some time on it lol, but yeah alot of the walls in the older section of the original house (a family room and sun room were added) have this type of walls and the main hallway going upstairs has a large section pulling away. I didn't want to take away the originality of the house so this give me new options to repair rather than replace again thank you very much.

[@MrBugman2525]

Very good craftmanship

[@jaxflfreebird]

I once wathced a video where the guy put a 1/4 inch piece of plywood in and then put plaster over that. I thought that was the most half assed repair job. I was thinking that in no way do I want to fix the hole I have in my plaster wall like that. Thank you for this very informative video. And you know it's good when it helps you after it has been up for 8 years!!

[@7caspeus]

Hell of a job sir, thanks for sharing the knowledge! I can type crap into google but 30 years of experience in an 18:55 video is gold.

[@kriscoker4149]

Great video! As someone who restores turn of the century homes, this was beneficial for me

[@BeaulieuTodd]

I’ve used this in my 1730s home in Boston. It absolutely works and I was quite pleased. My walls are solid as hell now.

[@Maxid1]

Great video. I'm a big fan of plaster repair as a home owner/ amateur and have done a lot of it. The only thing I had a problem with, and I hope you take this as constructive feedback, is the trumpet logo transitions. Feel free to ignore my comment if that's working for you but it wore me out in the first couple minutes and made it really hard for me to stay through the whole video.

[@kristopherhasenbuhler5393]

The purpose of the trumpets was to let you know that he took a break in between rather than cutting and making people think that you don't wait on each layer to dry.

[@snoww2009]

Nice tip about the masonry bit.

[@toys2work]

Great video. I dont even know if Home Depot sells a plaster glue used in this vid. But i love the look of the holes in the plaster wall...and I think I'd just leave it like that:) To bad we're in the era of slap a sheet of drywall over all the 100 year old walls. thanks Big Wally

[@darwinsape9901]

I have one observation and that is to clean off the new vent. Other than that - great information and method.. One plaster fixes are a poor cousin to several skims.... thank you for your video Rory.

[@logan5326]

You Sir are a magician. Great job!!!

[@shawnhayden6674]

I have guys that can do this in a four hour period. They use 20 minute Durabond and 20 min Sheetrock. They scrape, no heavy sanding and no sponge. Sponge adds water and more drying time. They add Chinese hardener to their paint and finish and walk away same day. I am totally serious. That entire wall repair, done in one 8 hour shift including caulking and finish paint. Not to mention they drink coffee, smoke and text all day long as they work. I like this guy. He is old school...like a mason? My boys got him beat by 4 hours to a day saved and they are not cutting corners.

[@slowerandolder]

On the other hand, I wouldn't want to use your materials in an 18th century stone church....

[@jesusortiz6842]

Shawn Hayden in this days the most important for most companies is money and time is it. In those days people really loved what they did. Old workers work slowly but more professional.

[@bchen4643]

Thank you! Now if I could just get all of those specialized tools! Very informativefor us ladies who don't have the money to pay a professional! This was beautiful!Keep showing those step-by-step instructions for beginners !

[@HomeImProveMentHow]

Thank you for sharing these techniques appreciate it God bless you bye for now Ken

[@markhannel2885]

fuck you

[@nmbutterfly52]

Thank you so much !! Wish you were in New Mexico !!! I would hire you ! While your video is excellent, I just don't see me doing this! Visted your wonderful city in 2009! Enjoy and thanks again for the video...will check out some of your others! Who knows, maybe this ol gal will get courageous !

[@ejrSpAcE]

Excellent video, understand your products are used but not coming off like a typical salesman and flooding customer to buy buy buy. Very informative any diy'er could follow this and successfully repair a plaster wall.

[@onpointplastering]

Back in the day the coat that was used to go over the lath was lime based mortar/plaster that had horse hair added to it to reduce cracking and add strength to it now we use bonding coat with a finish coat of multi finish 👍

[@jamesavery6671]

Yes sir I still do it that way. I'm amish we do things the old way still

[@nicholasmatroni7028]

Still using horse hair? They have chop fiber now that works better

[@curtzeek8818]

Nicholas He has horses tho, so it's free.

[@stevenseward1557]

This guy is a really good teacher. I've seen other videos where the demonstrator sipped over important material and did not speak distinctly. He is very easy to follow, and he is thorough.