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Cracks in horsehair lathe & plaster walls..

flowerpetal
14 years ago

Hi!

I was wondering if I could use Bondo, instead of the typical patch for plaster repairs, so it would produce a bettter result. Anyone tried this? Or does anyone know?

Thanks for your help!

flowerpetal

Comments (4)

  • brickeyee
    14 years ago

    Use Durbond90, or if you are not experienced with plaster reapir yet, Easysand90.

    These are 'setting type' joint compounds that come as a powder and are mixed with water.
    Mix them as thick as peanut butter for larger cracks, a little thinner for smaller cracks.
    The less water you use the less shrinkage on setting.
    They do not harden by drying like pre-mixed mud.

    The number is the approximate hardening time in minutes.
    Both longer (240 Min) and shorter (20 min) with some additional steps available.

    Durabond is as hard as plaster and cannot be sanded well at all, so be careful.

  • ron6519
    14 years ago

    Unless the crack is taped, it will probably continue to show up.
    Ron

  • mightyanvil
    14 years ago

    Bondo is half benzoyl peroxide and is highly flammable, explosive, toxic, and may act as a mutagen. Halfwit mechanics love to put a lighter to the dust. But it is an effective horsehair plaster patching material if you take precautions.

    Here is a link that might be useful: yes it burns

  • brickeyee
    14 years ago

    "Bondo is half benzoyl peroxide"

    The benzoyl peroxide is the catalyst that initiates the hardening reaction.

    The material is styrene monomer with additional fillers.

    Benzoyl peroxide at low concentrations (10%) is used for acne medicine.

    Powdered styrene is very flammable.