Patching and Plastering - patching plaster cracks (painting-prep)

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sdp321
06-22-03, 10:55 PM
Before we paint our plaster walls, what should we use to patch-up cracks?

Thanks.

New homeowners in Wisconsin.

chfite
06-23-03, 04:51 AM
For the most part, you would patch cracks in plaster with tape and lightweight joint compound just as you would with sheetrock.

Hope this helps.
bungalow jeff
06-23-03, 09:53 PM
Rout open the cracks to a 1/8" minimum with a V-shape to the opened crack.