Plaster, a decorative wall coating of lime, sand, and sometimes fibers, has been around since the beginning of time—and so has plaster repair. Although subject to cracks and bubbles, it's a durable ...

You cut a drywall patch, screw it to the lath, and apply a plaster bonding agent like Plaster Weld to prep the surface. You may use gypsum plaster such as Structolite, joint compound or Plaster Magic ...