Plaster Lath Repair inCharleston, SC
What you get
What’s included
- Sounding out the wall or ceiling by hand to map where plaster has separated from the lath
- Reattachment of loose but intact plaster using plaster washers or a compatible bonding method where the plaster is worth saving
- Removal of only the plaster that's too broken or crumbled to reattach
- Patching removed sections with materials suited to plaster, keyed or secured to sound lath
- Blending the repaired area into the surrounding plaster's texture and slight waviness
- Prime and paint-ready finish once the repair has cured
Simple & stress-free
How it works
Map the loose area
We sound out the wall or ceiling by hand, since plaster that's separated from the lath often looks normal but sounds hollow or feels slightly springy when pressed.
Reattach or remove
Plaster that's still solid gets reattached to the lath; sections too cracked or crumbled to save are removed carefully so the surrounding sound plaster isn't disturbed.
Patch and blend
Any removed area is filled with a plaster-compatible patch keyed into sound lath, then feathered to match the texture of the plaster around it.
We can help
Problems we fix
- A section of ceiling plaster that sags slightly or feels springy when touched
- A hollow sound when tapping an area of an old plaster wall
- Visible bulging where plaster has pulled away from the lath behind it
- Cracked plaster paired with looseness, rather than a simple surface hairline crack
- Old water damage that rotted lath or dissolved the plaster keys holding a section in place
Good to know
Plaster Lath Repair in Charleston — FAQ
Why not just tear out the old plaster and put up drywall instead?
That's usually the fastest option, but it changes the wall — drywall has a different thickness, texture, and sound than plaster, and a drywall patch in a plaster room often looks and feels out of place once you notice it. We reattach or patch the plaster itself whenever the lath behind it is still in good shape.
How do you know if plaster can be saved versus needs replacing?
By sounding out the wall by hand and checking how much movement there is. Plaster that's cracked but firmly attached can often be reinforced. Plaster that's crumbling, badly bulging, or sitting on broken lath usually needs that section removed and patched.
Is sagging ceiling plaster dangerous?
A section that's visibly sagging or bulging can eventually let go, so it's worth having checked rather than waiting. A small area that just sounds hollow isn't usually an emergency, but it tends to get worse rather than fix itself.
Will the repaired area match the rest of my plaster ceiling?
We feather the patch into the surrounding plaster's texture and slight unevenness so it reads as part of the original surface rather than a flat, obviously new patch.
Local context
Plaster Lath Repair across Charleston
Charleston's humid subtropical climate, salt air and active storm season are tough on homes — swollen doors, rusting hardware, mildew-prone caulk and storm-loosened trim are all common. Downtown's historic houses add original plaster walls and tight, detailed millwork, while West Ashley and the islands bring newer builds with their own quirks. Our pros are comfortable with both.
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