Fix Plaster Ceiling Cracks in 10 Minutes (NO SANDING Required!)
If you need to fix a plaster ceiling crack properly and fast, this traditional method can be completed in UNDER 10 minutes — with no sanding and no ceiling replacement. Easy enough for DIY home fixes.
In this video, you will learn how to repair a plaster ceiling crack using Plaster of Paris and burlap. This technique bonds both sides of the crack together internally, creating a strong repair instead of just covering the surface. Filmed on-site at a large estate project in England!
This is a fast, proper plaster repair method commonly used in traditional restoration work.
Ideal for:
• Plaster ceiling crack repair
• Lath and plaster ceiling restoration
• Opened ceiling cracks after electrical work
• Traditional plaster repairs in older homes
• DIY home repair
In this video you’ll see:
• Adding burlap and plaster into the crack to bond both sides
• Filling the crack with Plaster of Paris
• Taking off the swell (removing excess plaster)
• Smoothing the plaster as it begins to set
• Final inspection before priming and painting
• Why this ceiling crack had to be opened during electrical work
At the end of the video, Andy gives a walkthrough of the Wentworth Estate project, pointing out traditional plaster mouldings and cornice details used throughout the building.
🎬 CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro - Fix Plaster Ceiling Cracks in 10 Mins
00:22 Stitching the Crack (Burlap + Plaster Bond)
01:07 Filling the ceiling crack with Plaster of Paris
01:44 How to Remove the Swell (Excess Plaster)
02:04 Smoothing out the plaster
5:30 Checking for imperfections and final result
5:46 Why These Cracks Had to Be Filled This Way
6:22 Estate Worksite Tour: Traditional Plaster Mouldings Explained
7:53 Outro - GET PLASTERED
👷 About Get Plastered with Andy
Andy is a third-generation plasterer from England, now based in Canada, with over 40 years of experience. His son Declan is learning the trade the same way Andy did — through real work, real tools, and traditional techniques passed down through generations.
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• Full, uncut craftsmanship processes
• Ceiling roses, cornice, and heritage mouldings
• Real father-and-son plastering projects
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