How to cover a damaged wall

A fast fix for damaged plasterboard or a wall that’s been treated for rising damp.  

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Repairing damaged masonry
Brick and rendered walls can suffer considerable surface breakout when plastic plugs or sleeve ancho...
How to patch plaster walls
Traditional Victorian and Federation homes have decorative plaster features and plastered...
How to fix a plasterboard crack
Due to vibration and movement joint cracks tend to occur at the corners of windows and...
How to repair a hole in plaster
If a section of plaster comes away from the wall, tap around the hole to check that there isn’t more...

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How to repair damaged plaster25
Step-by-step DIY guide on repairing plaster cracks and holes in your walls or ceiling.
How to repair cracked plaster10
Cracks in plaster walls are caused by movement, vibration or settling of the house frame and structure. Repair cracks and minor damage using gypsum-based one-coat plaster powder.
Filling small holes and cracks in plaster3
Small cracks, dents, holes or gouges in plaster walls or ceilings can be repaired with interior filler.
Repairing Damaged Plasterboard2
A how-to guide from Handyman
How to patch fibre cement2
Work on cement sheet installed before the early 1980s should be done by a professional specialist due to risk of asbestos. Since then, fibre cement (FC) sheeting made with the safer cellulose has been used.
Repairing damaged masonry2
Brick and rendered walls can suffer considerable surface breakout when plastic plugs or sleeve anchors like Dynabolts are removed after a picture or mirror is taken away.
How to cover a damaged wall2
A fast fix for damaged plasterboard or a wall that’s been treated for rising damp.  
Filling awkward gaps and holes1
Tips and advice on how to fill awkward gaps and holes in your home 
Patching damaged plaster - using ordinary plaster1
This is the least expensive plaster, but requires considerable skill to achieve a professional finish. It is applied in two coats and you need to work fast. It’s a good idea to practise somewhere inconspicuous before beginning the job.
Reinforcing a damaged corner1
If an external corner is prone to damage, reinforce it with expanded metal angle beading before plastering the wall
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