Restoring Original Plaster - how to repair lath and broken plaster
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- Опубликовано: 28 ноя 2012
- www.plastermagic.com Big Wally is at it again! In this how-to video, Rory Brennan shows you how to restore beautiful, original plaster. Step by step, Rory walks through the repair process, from replacing missing lath to laying the final skim coat and restoring that vintage plaster to its original glory.
All the products seen in this video, including the specially formulated plaster patching material, is available for purchase at www.plastermagic.com. Want to see more Big Wally repair videos? So do we! Email info@plastermagic.com with your requests and we'll do our best to turn it into a how-to video. Happy plastering. 
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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!
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!
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.
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
@@N-wordScissorhands Your username made me think I was having another stroke. Well played
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.
Way to go Jack
RUclips 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.
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!
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.
same here.
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!
@@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. 🙂
You took the words right out of my mouth! Great craftsman AND teacher.
same same. fun to watch
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.
Just bought a lath and plaster home. Thank you for teaching me how to repair it.
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!
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!
Expert. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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!
Could you use a painter's comb as part of the step to create the mechanical bond?
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.
Best demonstration ever!
We have a century old kitchen ceiling to repair.
No fear after watching this video.
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!
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
Great job of showing the process and explaining everything along the way. This was very helpful.
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!
stumbled on to this from another repair vid, this i have to say was very educational, and right down to the point.
You really did a great job explaining this. I know how to do drywall repairs, but never have done plaster and lath.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Superbly narrated :) informative, clear & concise.
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.
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 !!!
just repainting my lathe and plaster wall and thought this information would come in handy! It is very good!
Thanks for the keen insights Wally. Best of Luck!
You are amazing at what you do, keep up the good work!
Thank you for posting this! Watching now in 2023!!! I’m fixing my closet and omg!
This is wonderful, you show so so many interesting tricks.
Thank you
Thank you so much! You inspire me to want to repair instead of rip out. Very helpful vid.
Amazing seeing you work
I really really love the little big Wally's sign and song in between steps it makes me happy for some reason
Video = Excellent!!
Sound effects = Priceless
You Sir are a magician. Great job!!!
Bless you, man! This video is so helpful for me. I am acquiring a 110 yr old house with p & L walls.
Nice work. You make it look easy. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Great job.
I really enjoyed watching.
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.
If you’ve never used an air filter these are great. ruclips.net/user/postUgkx_dppjvjF8BYEmPSDTcgCUdRsgWYLXNHN I ended up with three after starting out with one. The noise level depends on the 1-3 settings with how hard you want the machine to work. You can also upgrade the filters and get one better for pet hair and smells which is a must have in my home. I noticed the air seemed lighter and easier to breathe when running the machine for the first time. Works great every time. Highly recommended!
Awesome video and educational. I learned a great deal about this plastering technique.
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.
You’re the man. Thanks for sharing.
Good stuff - I always patched with sheetrock and it looked wrong. Thanks for a great video and your insights.
Nice to watch a master trades artist like this guy. Just takes 25+ years of mastering a trade like this!! excellent video.
He's not a master trade plasterer.
Just started working for a plaster restoration contractor. Been trying to learn all I can. This video was extremely helpful. Thanks
That was a real good video.....explained very well the whole process.....nice job..!
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 !
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.
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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
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!!!!
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.
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.
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.
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.
That was great! Really educational. Thanks, much appreciated (from UK)
This was the single most informative video I have seen on this subject. Thank you, so much.
I wish this was easier to buy in Canada. Such a great video! I hope my repair goes as smooth
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
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.
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.
Thanks Rory. Very informative and believe your product just may be the cat's meow for my lath project.
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
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.
Brilliant video. Informative and easy to follow. Thanks!
From the bottom of my heart, thank you!
Thank you! Excellent video, very thorough and detailed.
Thanks man I’ve just become a plasterer so I can use all the help I can get
Very good craftmanship
You're the man Wally!
Great job! This is fascinating and you're a great teacher. I like that you keep it simple for some of us novices!
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.
Awesome fix. I always wonder if this can be fixed. nice work
Great video and descriptions on how to fix plaster.
I like the way this man teaches. I wish he would teach every subject.
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 !
Nice tip about the masonry bit.
Excellent presentation and video.
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.
Great video! As someone who restores turn of the century homes, this was beneficial for me
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 !
Great content and great products integrated
Fantastic post! Thanks so much!
Thanks, that was super helpful and informative. :)
Thank you for this . We are renovating a 150+ year old structure which needs plaster repair. You have helped.
Shut the fuck brian
Exotic Drift.....You suck👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻
You were so informative I had to subscribe
Fantastic. Thank you for sharing!
Great tutorial! Thank you!!!
I live in a 97 year old home ,this is. great information . I think
If I am patient I can do this . 👍
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!
Thanks for the video and concise instructions. I am heading over to plastermagic toute suite!
Thank you for documenting and sharing your process. This was very helpful.
Great video. Do you ever check for asbestos in the old plaster?
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!!
Wish I had a gentleman like this to teach me when I was learning. Such a god teacher.
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.
Thank you! I learned so much from this!
I’m so inspired to save my home’s plaster!
Thank you - excellent info dispensed by a true craftsman.
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That was excellent! Learned a lot and nice to see Craftmanship that cares. Also, the less sanding is best for me. God Bless.
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.
Good work young man
You don't know how glad I am to find your channel. My home was built in 1923 with plaster walls. I have lived here since 1975. Man I wish I could have had your advice yrs ago.
Right now my one question concerns drilling holes through the wall. I wish to drill a 1/2" hole with as little damage to the surrounding plaster an lath as possible.
Any suggestions on what bit to use would be great.
Fantastic video!!!