![]() ![]() While the use of stucco for sculpture and building dates back to centuries, the modern formulation and usage of stucco as the primary component of exterior walls only took hold in the 20th century. As the wet plaster works its way through the frame, it accumulates on the opposite side, creating plaster keys that hold it in place as it dries. The lath-and-plaster construction method is a way of creating walls and ceilings out of plaster or stucco by spreading the material over a wood or metal frame (which are the laths) and allowing it to dry. In fact, if you have the time and resources to install it properly, there are many points in its favor when compared to modern plasterboard. But it would be unfair to dismiss lath out of hand just because it’s an older technique. It takes time and patience to ensure that you don't create work for yourself.If you’re unfamiliar with lath and plaster, you’re not alone: These outmoded wall construction materials have more or less been completely replaced by the drywall you come into contact with every day. A very fine tooth saw works well, even a hacksaw blade works well. ![]() I have used many tools and techniques to cut a hole in the plaster and lathe. Don't waste your time with plastic anything. One can hang them self off the ceiling box. ![]() I used all metal wall boxes for the ability of securing them to the studs and in the ceilings. It pulls easy in places and not so in others. I used emt in some of the curves where I was able to slide it. That one saved me a few times of being able to see around a turn. Long drill bits, a camera on a flex lead. If possible, pull the conductor, but you may have to pull a string, fish tape, rope, even a tape measure tape. You will use anything that you can think of/find to use to pull a string. Which I used them to my advantage where possible. There were no boxes in my ceilings, only the ceramic tubes for the knob and tube wires. Pull the old boxes out and start from there. Use the old wire as much as possible to pull in the new. I put all of my outlets in the floor, there is nothing in the walls except for the light switches and the ceiling fixtures.įor the ceiling fixture, that takes some experience and patience. Come up, go back down, come up, go back down, repeat. You would never be able to run conductors parallel to the floor. I would use the basement all that I could. Use the old wire to pull in the new, at least for the first box. Just have to figure out how and where to run the conductors. Like it was stated, does not matter the wall covering. I have wired many houses and buildings with lathe and plaster. (The electrical panel is located in the lower right corner of the pdf, in the basement, right below the master bedroom. (getting the wire from the basement to the attic)įor those of you that have dealt with plaster walls and wire routing, what have you found to work best? That's a whole nother project that hurts my head to think about. Assuming that'll be done by getting the wire into the attic, then over to the fan. I would also like to install ceiling fans in each room at some point. ![]() It would seem logical to hit the first outlet, come back down into the basement, and up to the next outlet, then back down and over until all outlets and lights are connected. But not sure how to go about hitting each outlet/light. I would like to change that to one room per circuit. There is one wire going through the floor, that I believe feeds the whole back half of the house, circuit 6.įor those of you that have experience working with plaster walls, what is the more than likely scenario of how the wire is routed once in the wall? I am attaching a pdf to show you what is currently on circuit 6. I have traced out every light fixture and outlet, so what circuit they are going to, is the easy part. In the basement, I have been trying to trace down what wire is going where, for replacement. For having lived there for a month now (to the day), I'm starting to dig into some things that need addressed and possibly upgraded. Have a 70 year old home that has plaster walls. ![]()
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