Plastering and Lathing in Fort Myers
How to Plaster a Wall
- Start with clean tools
- Lay out drop-cloths to keep your work area clean
- Clean the wall to remove dust and debris
- Brush on PVA glue to prepare the wall to hold the plaster
- Mix your plaster in a 5 or 7 gallon
- Stir the plaster continuously to thicken it
- Heap some fresh plaster onto your hawk board
- Use your trowel to ready a small amount of plaster
- Smear the plaster onto the wall, starting with the bottom corner
- Plaster the wall in sections
- Smooth the first coat of plaster
- Scrape the plaster to add texture before adding the second coat
- Spread on a second and final coat of plaster
- Use a float to get an even finish
- Allow the plaster to set
Materials and tools for Plastering and Lathing
- Trowel
- Snip
- Plastering Brush
- Plastering Spatula
- Float
- Hawk or Hand Board
- Multi Tool
- Marking Crayon
- 1″ PVC Pipes
- Screed
- Utility knife
- Mason’s chisel
- Wooden Board
Plastering Suppliers in Fort Myers
L&W Supply
Lowe's Home Improvement
The Home Depot
Plastering Contractors in Fort Myers
Pearl Pool Plastering, LLC
Lee Drywall, INC
Coral Plastering & Wall Systems
