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davidadrian140
Feb 28, 2011, 05:45 PM
Hey guys. Wondering if anyone can help? I have a couple of walls in my home that are of plaster. Well I guess they cracked from settling over the years. So every day I look at the walls and they drive me crazy. So I'm wondering is there any way to fix them other than tear them down and replace with drywall? Is there a quick patch or fix. I don't really want to tear down? The walls are wavy and cracked. Thanks

ballengerb1
Feb 28, 2011, 07:08 PM
Tap on the walls with a screw driver handle. Do you hear spots that sound hollow? Most plaster is keyed into lath and if the key breaks it can cause wavy walls and bulges. This problem will always get worse each year. If the walls are solid you can skim them with plaster or even apply a fabric under the skim.