# How to Disguise Cracks in Plaster Walls
Cracks in plaster might diminish the value of your property and produce an unsightly appearance. You can always hire a contractor to disguise or fix cracks in plaster walls. But instead of paying someone, consider fast, effective tricks for hiding ugly cracks yourself.
Things You'll Need
- Bristle brush
- Drywall tape
- Joint compound
- Spackle knife
- Paint
Instructions
-
-
1
Use a bristle brush to clean off any loose particles from the wall.
-
2
Remove the strip of tape from the drywall tape, and apply the tape over the crack in the plaster.
-
3
Use a spackle knife and apply a layer of joint compound over the drywall tape. Allow the mixture to dry, and then apply a second coat.
-
4
Sand the surface with sandpaper to create a smooth, even finish. Be gentle and move your hand in a circular motion.
-
5
Repaint the walls. Joint compound results in a white finish. Apply paint to match your existing wall color and hide any evidence of a repair.
-
1
Home Maintenance
- How to Apply an Old World Plaster Look to Walls
- How to Distress Plaster Walls
- How to Apply Texture to Damaged Walls
- How to Nail Plaster Walls
- How to Apply Carpet Tape
- How to Apply Texture by Hand to Plaster Walls
- How to Fix Cracks in Walls in Older Homes
- Reasons Plaster Cracks on Walls
- How to Fix Cracks in Plaster Walls & Ceilings
- How to Apply Drywall Over Plaster Walls
- How to Patch Deep Cracks in Old Plaster Walls
- How to Maintain Plaster Walls
