{"id":1010,"date":"2021-02-24T19:24:13","date_gmt":"2021-02-24T19:24:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/HouseOverhaul.com\/?p=1010"},"modified":"2022-07-08T17:37:52","modified_gmt":"2022-07-08T17:37:52","slug":"can-you-texture-over-plaster-walls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/HouseOverhaul.com\/can-you-texture-over-plaster-walls\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Texture Over Plaster Walls?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Are you looking to give your walls a little more character? But aren’t sure if you can texture your plaster walls? Let’s talk about it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can texture plaster walls, as long as there are no significant cracks or flaws in the plaster. Any defects in the plaster will make any texture you apply uneven. Additionally, you can texture over painted plaster as long as it is flat paint, not satin or glassy paint. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many ways you can texture a plaster wall. You’ve just got to prep your wall correctly first!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plaster Wall Prep: 6 Easy Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you do any sort of texturing, you need to prepare your plaster wall and the surrounding area for the oncoming construction.<\/strong> Preparing the wall and room for texturing is an important step that should not be ignored. With the proper preparation, your newly textured plaster wall will look great! And it won’t be stressful working on it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Prepare The Room<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Remove any furniture from the room.<\/strong> Anything that is going to get in your way as you apply the joint compound (mud) or plaster needs to be moved. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Place drop cloths on the floor.<\/strong> Doing so will catch any dropped mud and dust that comes with texturing the plaster wall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Tape Baseboards<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Place painter’s tape along the edges where the baseboards and light switch coverings meet the wall. This will prevent any mud from sticking to things you don’t want them to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you are replacing the entire plaster wall before texturing, the baseboards would already have been removed. Texture and paint your walls before putting the baseboards back in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: Take Out Nails And Repair Holes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

You do not want to deal with nails stuck in dried mud or plaster, believe me. Take nails out of your plaster wall first<\/strong>. Fill the holes with a spackling paste and wipe off any extra goop. Wait for the spackling paste to dry before moving on to the next step. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4: Sand Down Existing Texture<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Using a low number grit sandpaper, 60 grit is good, sand down any existing, overbearing texture. A rough texture already on the wall will make the new texture uneven. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be sure to wear a respirator <\/strong>so you’re not inhaling the dust from sanding the plaster. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 5: Repair Any Cracks And Damaged Areas<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If your plaster is riddled with cracks, holes, and damaged areas, these must be fixed before applying any texture. No exceptions!<\/strong> In the “How To Repair A Plaster Wall” section, I will go over what is needed to repair your plaster wall before adding texture. You do not need to replace your plaster wall for minor cracks and damage.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the integrity of your wall is in danger, you may need to replace the wall. Contact a professional plasterer to determine if the damage to your wall calls for an entirely new wall.<\/strong> Make sure the professional looks at the plaster wall before determining what is needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 6: Wipe It Down<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Wipe down the plaster wall with a damp cloth. Your main goal with this step is to remove any dust that may have accumulated when sanding down the existing texture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Repair A Plaster Wall<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many ways in which a plaster wall could be damaged. Let’s talk about three of them! We’re going to give you some great resources to help you fix the damages to your plaster wall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cracks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

When repairing cracks in plaster wall, you will need: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Plaster adhesive<\/li>
  • Plaster repair rings<\/li>
  • Spray conditioner<\/li>
  • Sponge<\/li>
  • Joint compound<\/li>
  • Primer<\/li>
  • Sandpaper <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    For this type of repair, make sure to have plenty of time available to work, especially if this is your first time repairing a crack in plaster walls. Here is a handy video that shows you just what to do when repairing cracks. If you are unsure where to get the supplies needed, in the description of the video are links to the supplies that they use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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