How To Patch Textured Plaster Walls: Proper Procedure Of Patching Textured Plaster Walls

Proper Procedure Of Patching Textured Plaster Walls

Patching holes, as well as cracks in textured drywall or plaster walls, is one of the challenging tasks when it comes to blending the surface of the repaired area using the pattern on the rest of the wall. Fortunately, paint and home stores usually sell cans of popular texture spray that are specially made for these types of repairs. You can reproduce more eclectic textures using extra drywall compounds as well as common household tools. In order to patch textured plaster walls, go through the below-mentioned steps carefully & achieve the desired result of your work:

Step 1: Remove Loose Plaster From The Damaged Area

First of all, get rid of all the loose plaster from the damaged area. Clean the damaged area rigorously with the help of soap and water before rinsing and letting it dry. Sand the area in order to smooth out any ripped & torn areas and prepare the area to take hold of wet plaster.

Step 2: Apply Plaster Of Paris To Fill Cracks & Tiny Nail Holes

Now, fill cracks as well as tiny nail holes by applying plaster of Paris(POP) and smooth it out with the help of a putty knife. When it comes to repairing a small hole (1 inch or smaller), you need to cut out a piece of fiberglass patch 1 inch larger in comparison to the hole all around and smoothly stick the adhesive backing onto the wall. Follow the same process when you have to repair medium-size holes up to 6 inches large, however, use a galvanized metal adhesive patch rather than a fiberglass patch. To repair larger holes, saw into the wall before replacing the drywall.

Step 3: Saw Into Larger Holes Using A Keyhole Saw

Saw into larger holes with the help of a keyhole saw in order to make a rectangle. Make one side of the rectangle flush using the middle of a beam. Calculate or compute the sides of the rectangle before cutting three wood boards marginally smaller than each side, using a handsaw. Nail these boards inside the hole in order to make sure that their centerlines are flush with the hole’s edges. With the help of a utility knife, cut out a piece of drywall large enough to cover the hole as well as stick it to the wood boards and beam using construction adhesive. Seal the seams of the repair using mesh tape and hot mud spread with the help of a putty knife. Allow the repair to dry completely before moving forward.

Step 4: Cover & Protect All Types Of Repairs

Protect all types of repairs and one inch past the repair in all directions using an even layer of plaster, with the helo of a putty knife. Apply two more coats, allowing the plaster dry before sanding it between layers. Sand the final layer and wipe with the help of a rag in preparation for applying primer.

Step 5: Apply Primer To The Wall Using A Paintbrush

Apply primer to the wall with the help of a paintbrush. Allow the primer to dry, before applying paint that matches the color of the wall. For the wall having only a white texture, then use white paint. Allow the paint to dry before moving to the next step.

Step 6: Spray-On Drywall Texture That Matches The Current Texture Of The Wall

Spray on drywall texture that matches or complements the current texture of the wall. For best results, practice on paper first as long as you are confident with your technique. If you are not able to find a spray-on texture that matches your texture, then you need to build up the drywall compound to match the level of the rest of the wall. Use a comb, whisk broom, or stipple sponge in order to scratch or stamp in a pattern exactly the same as the existing pattern on the wall.