Plaster Crack Repair - Works for Drywall Wall Cracks too

I"ll show you how to use a Plaster Crack Repair compound to repair cracks in plaster walls. You don't need a Plaster Repair Kit, just Durabond and Mesh tape for a very durable, long lasting repair.
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[@travisk5589]

The kilted dude and Vancouver carpenter are my 2 favorite KZbin drywall dudes

[@ericmarch9857]

Bruh same

[@danielseip2288]

Same here! Good expert knowledge shared in a friendly humble fashion.

[@cotwold]

Same here

[@barkingshark6413]

Thanks for the demonstration. We had a painter over yesterday to look at our plaster, and number one, he’s telling us he doesn’t need to Prime our semigloss walls prior to painting. (1st. Red flag). Then he’s looking at some very thin cracks and telling us they’re always gonna show through and can’t be fixed. The cracks are smaller than 1/16”. (2nd. Red flag) Final straw was he said to just put caulk in the plaster where picture nails had made chips of plaster come out. I have a huge problem with people doing a half-ass job. I like things done correctly the first time and be done with it. Thank you very much for your time and walking us through the project step by step. It’s extremely valuable for me at this time. Going to Lowe’s this morning in hopes that they have all the materials listed. I’ve subscribed to the channel.

[@ryanh4693]

Your first mistake was trying to hire a painter to fix plaster they are all clueless on anything more than paint but he should have known to prime at least. In the uk they do use something that seems like a mix between caulk and mud to fix cracks so it can have room for expansion

[@NH-hl5eb]

Wow, glad you made it out of the hospital. I love this video. I have cracks in corners and need to do it right.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks. It's been over 3 weeks and I can barely work still, but they said my virus could take weeks to months to get my strength back, so I guess I need to be patient. But it's very frustrating. 😧👣

[@Tephnos]

I do it a little differently with mine. Typically, where there are cracks there's probably blown plaster from the lath with how old it tends to be, so in my house I drill holes along the cracks and squeeze in a bunch of construction adhesive, then screw with washers to get the plaster back to lath while the glue cures. Afterwards you just fill the holes and crack, which shouldn't need much raking out as the whole thing is now stabilised. I use Toupret TX110 for my filler as it dries fairly solid, enough to drill and screw, but still sands well and dries quick so you can get multiple coats done over an hour. Same process for ceilings but I bore the washers in a bit and leave them in for some mechanical security.

[@gregkosinski2303]

Yeah depends what you’re trying to repair. You have to push on the plaster to feel if it’s gotten unkeyed. If it is, it’s necessary to re-attack to the lathe. Oftentimes the cracks can form without the plaster actually coming away from the lath though.

[@user-fo4ve5fo4z]

Nice video, hits all the repair points. One thing I would add is to wet the area you are repairing before you apply the durabond, make it wet but then remove excess water so it is just damp. The dry plaster in the cracked area, if you don't wet it, will absorb the water out of the wet durabond your applying and dry it out faster than the rest of the repair durabond and could cause it to de-laminate from the surface or crack again later. You could use a bonding agent, plaster weld, sold specifically for plaster but old plasterers use to make a wetting agent from elmers glue, water, and plaster to make a watery slurry to paint on to the repair but I don't know the details on that.

[@aamaya13]

Thank you kindly. I am fixing up my Mom's old house so she can enjoy her retirement. My father has done repairs in the past but after 10 years, proper prep, technique & material is paramount to a long lasting repair. Through you, I have learned & can even apply this towards a skill in my "toolbox" for gigs or even jobs. I really hope you are doing well at this point in time. Keep on Keeping On! & Carpe Diem!

[@randopalooza5784]

My GUY! After watching 10-15 other videos, yours finally explains what I need and and how to do it.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Glad I could help

[@ethelbernal8938]

Anyone else love the noise the mud makes when you’re putting it in the wall? Love that sound. Also love the smell of mud. Maybe I’m just strange. 😂

[@TheItinerantCraftsman]

Yep

[@ivettesantana4319]

I am so glad I ran across this video because i am attempting to repair a crack in a plaster wall that was covered with wood.

[@themueth]

Good to see someone not use joint compound/easy sand.

[@janetwarr2465]

It’s really great to see you back, you take care and don’t over do it. I appreciate your videos!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks 🙏

[@pablohu6935]

so basically i can use hot mud and gonna work well ?. i need to fix a wall . homeowner took and old baseboard and installed a new one but smaller. so he lets the line of the old baseboard, plus nails and holes. is a plaster wall. so ... i think to erase that line should i scrape, sand and then use mud and level ?

[@mariad4183]

You are amazing! ...so glad you're better Thank you for your generosity dear!

[@kerigagnon2036]

Oh my gosh thank you for such a detailed explanation. Fantastic video!

[@Pyridox]

Thank you. Good to see you back making videos, I hope that you are feeling better and doing well.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I’m still struggling and can only work a few hours a day but it’s a start. Thank you.

[@samston]

thanks I trying to put some drywall on my basement wall , some of the drywall got holes so your video is awesome.

[@ES-bn1bi]

Very helpful video, thank you! I am about to tackle this in my home.

[@kidjetrecon7153]

So glad your on the mend.,Praying your financial situation is getting better. Love your gloves . I’ve been really busy lately haven’t kept up on your situation.

[@travisk5589]

Glad you are back wearing real trousers. ;)

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Well actually, I wear what I feel like and I will be back to wearing kilts real soon. I go back-and-forth depending on my mood, the weather, and the work I’m doing.

[@samston]

I love the grout it's easy to sand down.

[@edwingonzalez6128]

Thank you again. Take care and be safe as well.

[@speliotis]

glad you got healthier & could continue making these videos.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I’m still not over long covid. Thanks

[@speliotis]

Stay strong...Big Brother...

[@idrissamorehouse5776]

Poetry in motion -you are drywall sensei extraodinaire

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thank you

[@klehman4832]

Glad to hear you're getting better!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks

[@andypalmer1319]

Get well dude, you videos are awesome!

[@DanielinLaTuna]

Thanks for sharing; I could hear you working on real plaster (not wallboard/drywall) as you scraped the cracks open, and that’s why I came here - real plaster walls. Hope you’re feeling better after a couple of years since the pandemic. I got the corona too, and I was vaccinated, so I didn’t have to go to the hospital. In any case, it wasn’t fun, and I’m still tired a lot. Take care, Daniel

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks. Still fighting bad fatigue and brain fog

[@patrickwelch620]

I have an old house and I have had great results using an angle grinder with a diamond wheel to make a 2.5" swail ito the paint and plaster. I then vacuum the crack and swail. Next I stick fiba mesh to the plaster. Mud all purpose with some glue added into the crack through the tape pressing hard. Last I tape it with fibafuse and sand/finish accordingly. Seems to work great. Anybody have any ideas where I could improve?

[@christinesibona6553]

This is super informative! Thanks and hope you're well!

[@robelveru8035]

I like the shirt. Big stick is my favorite corner bead

[@samston]

well glad you back, God is good.

[@georgesorisho1681]

Good vid, thank you.

[@GuitarMan471]

A video instruction step by step on how to buy and use Gloves .........oh and a little wall plastering as a bonus !!!!!! lol

[@benoitdugas745]

Good job and stay safe.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks 😊

[@bonnon0brian]

Ahh man I wish I saw this before repairing mine… I did pretty much the same but didn’t use the stronger durabond first. Ah well if I have to do it again I will do it better!

[@ettamae05]

Thank you!

[@captainsleeman9787]

So you made an advertisement for gloves!

[@DanielinLaTuna]

Not a problem, just fast forward. Any, it was the honest thing to do; they sponsored the video, he took their money and gave them a review of the gloves and told us how they worked out for him

[@dirtypancho11]

I just did this and it sucked so bad... 5 rooms and over 30 cracks. I'll never do this again lol

[@teedeew23]

🛠🛠🛠 Happy you're well.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Me too!

[@badpossum440]

Just found your channel, very informitaive. I just hope what you call drywall is the same as what we call gyprock.

[@ferenkmendez2083]

I hope you getting better..!!!

[@johnsecrest6879]

good job help me out a lot

[@DLS5055]

I have to do a drywall patch cut the drywall out to move an outlet from back of bathroom side way bringing it forward. I have to cute special tin and screw in where old outlet was. However, I don’t want to just take the piece that came out and mud it back in because all the electric wires in back. How do I shield them from mud getting thru

[@im11000]

How can I fix permanently a recurring crack in a wall where old plaster meets drywall, Please I need your help 😊

[@NH-hl5eb]

Do you always have to put tape over the mudded area and then apply more mud. This is my first time learning this technique in depth.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

It depends. If you use mesh tape, just stick it to the wall first, then mud over it. If you use other types of joint tape, apply mud first, then the tape, then wipe it down fairly tight, like in this video- kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKXLhX2YjN18ldU But this was a deep crack so I filled it with hot mud first, then put the tape on top as it might have been hard to stick it to the raw plaster. Either works.

[@shab7932]

God Bless You !

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks, I appreciate that 😎, & Thanks for subscribing! Thanks for helping me build my channel to 100,000 subscribers and beyond

[@Based_investor]

I swear to God I've lived in my house 3 years and I can't tell what type of walls I have. I have cracks I need to patch but it'd help knowing what my walls are.

[@Based_investor]

You can NOT put a thumb tack in it and some drywall guy thought it was plaster at first look but I've drilled holes in it and it seemed like hard drywall to me. Never saw any lathe

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Interior plaster seldom has lathe in it, mostly exterior.

[@thomasmclaurin7036]

Pleased with your videos. They help me alot. I am distancing also in MS. I'm told to work only in vacant apartments. This virus is crazy. And it mutates? Wow, it may take awhile for this thing to go! While you are recovering, shouldn't you wear a mask until you get welI? I usually get terrible problems when I sand without a mask.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks. I do wear a mask if I sand much. For short bursts I hold my breath.

[@thomasmclaurin7036]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY Yes, so do l but I can't get away with it. My sinuses hurt the next day afterwards.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thomas McLaurin I grew up doing this, and when I was young I seldom wore a mask as safety wasn’t stressed to me. So maybe I just got used to it. But nowadays I try hard not to breathe the dust.

[@thomasmclaurin7036]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY I understand you. I try to do things fast but not sacrifice and have to do the same job twice. So, I sometimes hold my breath, work fast and get out. A tenant will catch you, bring up something else for you to do. Public doesn't understand you have other calls too. It's not be be taken as a rant though. I like the work, it's just alot of it and I make them understand that.

[@mariad4183]

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[@tylermackey8858]

is premixed joint compound fine to use instead of mixing myself. for plaster

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Premixed joint compound is extremely weak in thicker layers. I have a video coming out in the next few weeks that will demonstrate that. So if you have to fill anything deep like I did in this video, only a fast setting joint compound will work.

[@adanelicachavez8495]

nice

[@davidgrisham7959]

Durarock , mesh tape , hot mud (setting compound), blue lid PLUS 3 for a final skim coat. So what is the best stuff for a final coat or skim coat or top coat?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I like USG Plus 3. What’s everyone else prefer?

[@asuhayda1]

First off, thank you SO MUCH for all of your videos! Your videos have been invaluable to me. My house was built in 1923 and is all plaster walls and ceilings. This is the reason I found your channel. I am planning to do a lot of painting and have many cracks in the walls, (especially around windows) and a few in the ceiling. This was the only video about plaster that I could find on your channel. Is there anything special I need to do or anything different than way you would repair drywall? #DoItRight

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Each repair can be slightly different so I can’t really answer that.

[@fr8trainUS]

Looking at job doing some bad cracks in the plaster. I thought about using durabond to fill and stabilize after removing all the loose stuff. Would you recommend using plaster weld first or do you think the durabond will suffice? I've had issues with easy sand delaminating on plaster a couple times

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I’ve always used Easy sand. Be sure you sand any shiny surfaces well first.

[@malachij.6721]

Hi, I'm new to your channel, I hope all is well! Thank you for sharing your professional work! I'd appreciate it if you provided your insight on the following questions: After properly fixing the crack in a lath and plaster wall, will the cracks come back again? If so, how soon or how frequently will the crack resurface? What causes the cracks and how can you avoid or slow the progression of occurrence of the cracks or are they inevitable? Would you recommend covering the plaster with drywall? This will be my first rental property so I would like to know the most cost efficient but also effective method of covering a fairly superficial crack. Thank you

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

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[@ramon7969]

Your cracks can come back if you only apply a thin skim coat and or your house starts shifting a bit. Some cracks will take awhile to develop again and others sooner rather then later. If you have a small real thin crack I'd make it a hair wider, fill it, tape it, and then mudd it. If you only skim coat a thin crack it will come back real soon. Adding texture to trouble areas (after fix) will allow you to add extra mudd and will cover blemishes that you otherwise would see. Hope that helps

[@regionvoices6607]

I have the same type of damage minus the crack Just the top layer of plaster I have the green label USG Compound Should I used this Hot Mud or the Plus 3. Can send a picture

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Hello. The green label All purpose is very weak, as is the USG Plus 3. The strongest is to use a Fast setting mud like I showed in the video, with mesh tape, or fibafuse or paper tape if you are good at taping. If there is not crack, you could probably be fine with the Green label, but only if it needs a Very thin coat. Anything over 1/8" thick needs hot mud.

[@regionvoices6607]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY In the video you had damage (Cracks & big holes) My repair has 1/16" of the plaster flaked off. I wanted to just float the area. I did one layer of the USG green label stuff today and going to let it dry over night. Very thin coat I noticed it did shrink a little I'm hoping to scrap any loose stuff off check for low spots and put another thin coat again Very small area. I'll keep you posted

[@regionvoices6607]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY Thanks for the advice

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

That should work for a thin one like that.

[@regionvoices6607]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY Thanks so much again for the advice My wall turned out great after a 2 coats of good primer and 2 coats of color

[@bensonhurst7272]

Thank you, How come you use tape to put over plaster crack where other videos say there is no need to tape if its plaster and lath. Thanks again!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I just feel it’s stronger and doesn’t take much extra effort

[@SigStang14]

Can you still use the mesh tape on smooth walls that you will not be applying a texture to after? Would you just float it out? Thanks

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Yes and yes

[@sista513]

Been a long time subscriber to your channel and I’m a little unsure about how to make this repair. I’ve removed veneer bricks from my kitchen wall and have gotten holes in the plaster. Do I need a bonding agent before I apply mudding compound and if so which brand do you recommend? Thank you so much for all your help!!

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

The only time I use a bonding agent is when I’m applying texture over vinyl over gypsum in manufactured homes. Otherwise, sand any surface that has any gloss to it, scrape off any bumps that are sticking out as best you can, and clean off any contaminants such as dust grease or oil. Otherwise, just fill the defects like normal and use hot mud on deep ones, regular mud on the rest. www.ThatKiltedGuy.com

[@sista513]

Thank you once again and thank you for your quick response! Now, I can finish what I started with confidence that I’m doing the wall repairs correctly.

[@Ldall87]

Thanks for the video! Is it necessary to expose the plaster if the paint on top of it isn’t loose? I plan on using the same products as you

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

No you can just scuff up the paint with coarse grit sandpaper like 60-80 grit and that will give some thing for the mud to stick to.

[@Ldall87]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY Thank you for such a quick reply!!

[@tylermackey8858]

god bless

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thank you!

[@david2go13]

Just came across your channel. Really appreciate all the great videos. I'm in the process of repairing plaster walls, some cracks and some larger areas that I have patched with drywall. I'm curious which would be better, the extra strength FibaTape that you used in this video or the FibaFuse tape that you tested in your other videos?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I think either will work great, although I think the extra strength is definitely stronger, especially in the inside angles.

[@david2go13]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY Thanks for the reply. Know you're very busy. BTW, I gave the USAF 4 yrs about 600 moons ago repairing aircraft radios. Also, I have a bunch of hairline cracks in the plaster that I have gouged out with a v-groove so I can fill with hot mud. I don't want the cracks to come back so I am trying to decide whether to tape with the thinner perfect finish Fibatape. Love that kilt. My son used to be a big kilt guy.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

@@david2go13 Thanks for the comment, and thanks for your service. I would prefer using the fibatape on those cracks myself.

[@david2go13]

@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY Thanks. I'm actually trying to decide if I can just fill, sand and paint without taping. I can add a little glue to the hotmud to improve adhesion. If I decide to tape, I'll go with the Fibatape. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

There is a guy on KZbin that does a lot of repairs with no joint tape so it might work fine. I actually think it would as I’ve patched a fist size hole with nothing but hot mud in a test piece and it’s holding up great.

[@tims.3421]

Just found your channel. Trying to do some plaster repair in my old house. This video will help. This question is off topic. Just wondering who is singing the "Waiting for a summer song " song that starts playing at about 16 3/4 minutes in the video. It is a nice song, Thanks for the tips and keep up the helpful videos.

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Thanks. The song is a free one from KZbin.

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I found out who sings the song in case your subscribers are wondering. It is called "Summer Song" (feat. Leigh Nash) by Global Genius.

[@nicolemasco4260]

What kind of paint would you use after the job? Is painting over plaster different than drywall?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

I would use any good quality paint. Most of them work well if the technique is right. I prefer Sherwin Williams but that’s partly because they cater to professionals better and or better at color matching. just don’t put it on too thin, and two coats is better than one for sure, and always prime raw Drywall or at least put a third coat of paint on any repair.

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@@ThatKiltedGuyDIY So do I prime the plaster?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Depends I'd talk to your professional paint store.

[@NinjaFalllow]

I appreciate you asking this question, I was wondering the same thing.

[@nicolemasco4260]

@@NinjaFalllow so I went to Lowe’s and asked them. I ended up getting Kilz 1 primer and doing one layer and then Kilz 3 primer for layer two. Kilz 1 is way less expensive and soaked right into the plaster. So it was a perfect first layer. And then Kilz 3 was way better quality, but It went farther because I used the cheap primer 1st. We haven’t picked or put on a paint yet. But so far, it looks awesome and has good coverage.

[@showerthinker3023]

Why do some people use tape to repair cracks of that size, but others like you don't use tape?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Shine think mesh tape isn’t any good, but I’ve used over 500 rolls to repair over 10,000 repairs with no problem. I use it because it’s faster.

[@ethelbernal8938]

I hate those bubbles. Pin holes are my enemy.

[@jonwilson7555]

increasing the volume on your video would be nice...

[@chetzel3818]

Looks like you have lost a lot of weight and no underlying issues.

[@rdg515]

Why not paper tape? I thought paper was stronger?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

For repairs mesh and hot mud works great

[@cotwold]

What adhesive are you using?

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

This one- amzn.to/3DSxTgw

[@cotwold]

Thank you

[@cesartristan9333]

Is this video about the repair or the freaking gloves??

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Well let’s see I spend about 40 hours a week putting these free videos out and thousands of dollars a year, but I should just do it all for free? I make about .0005 cents per view from KZbin. Thanks anyway

[@curious5854]

Good answer. I’m lying in bed late at night in the UK watching your videos thinking how I’m going to use the techniques in your vids in the morning. Appreciated 😊

[@danielteri5674]

lol

[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

#DOITRIGHT

[@juddheess6983]

I feel like this vid could be like 5 min

[@ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

It could even be 20 minutes. Just kidding