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Plaster and lath is an old fashioned technique for finishing interior walls. It consists of horizontal strips of wood (the laths) nailed to the stud work and then that is plastered.

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Can I plaster over metal lath without a backing material?

Yes, you can apply plaster to metal lath without backing. That's exactly what you do for interior plaster and metal lath. Type in "how to install interior metal lath and plaster" into google video sea …
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What's the best way to hang frames and shelves on plaster walls?

Plaster and lath is really either fasten directly to studs (which can be difficult to locate) or cross your fingers with toggle bolts. For fastening in the field, your best bet is toggle (or molly) bo …
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