Patch A Pool With Plaster Walls
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows a newer, faster way to fix cracked, loose plaster walls. How to Patch a Plaster Pool. Patch the pool while it is empty and just before you intend to refill it for best results. How to Patch Coating on Plaster Walls. Selection of the correct coating for your pool depends upon (A) the type of pool interior material if it is unpainted (concrete, plaster, fiberglass, etc.) OR (B) the.
Properly installed plaster pool walls expand and contract as the ground settles and shifts. As the plaster ages, it loses its natural elasticity and small cracks begin to develop. Typically, these cracks are superficial.
If you find small, hairline cracks, you can make the repairs yourself. Contact a pool professional if you notice larger cracks because they may affect the structural integrity of the swimming pool.
Lower the water level in the pool to expose the cracks before you start to make it easier to make the repairs.
Q: The electrician who put in new light switches left gaping holes in our lath-and-plaster walls. How Do I Report A Drunk Driver Anonymously. How should we fix them? - Daniel and Lauren herlocker, Brattleboro, VT.
A: Retrofit work by clueless electricians is the number one cause of damaged plasterwork these days. But it's easy to make the damage disappear for good if you use good techniques and the right materials.
What's the wrong material? So-called patching plaster sold at home centers. It's much harder than the wall's original plaster, and it sets in the blink of an eye. A softer, slower-setting lime-based plaster, like the one I developed for line of plaster-repair products, takes about an hour to set, isn't prone to cracking or delaminating, and needs no sanding, which keeps dust to a minimum. Just follow the steps on the next page, and your electrician's less-than-handiwork will be history. Pictured: Rory Brennan uses a damp sponge to smooth the final coat on a plaster patch.