Plaster Patching:
Part I
by Walter Jowers
Just about all old buildings have
some bad plaster. If the place hasn't
been renovated recently, there are
probably bulges in the ceiling from
old water leaks, or some basketballsized
holes caused by uneven settling
over doors and windows. If the place
is under renovation, chances are that
either electricians or plumbers (on
purpose) or attic insulators
(accidentally) will have knocked a
few fist- or foot-sized holes in the
plaster.
Fixing holes in plaster walls can be
a problem. Unless you're working in
one of about four big cities, you
won't have easy access to the
plastering trade. And even if you
know a good plasterer, it's hard to
get him interested in a small