How to Use Gypsum Plaster Over Chicken Wire Ceilings
- 1). Mix 6 cups of water with 5 pounds of gypsum plaster with a paint-mixing attached on an electric drill. Mix the materials together until the plaster becomes smooth and creamy without any lumps. The plaster should have the consistency of peanut butter.
- 2). Smooth the plaster over the ceiling with a plaster trowel. Make sure you wear safety goggles and a hat to protect your eyes and head from falling plaster. Spread the plaster to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Allow the plaster to dry for 24 hours.
- 3). Apply a second layer of plaster to the ceiling. Spread this layer to the same 1/4-inch thickness. Smooth out any bumps for a even ceiling finish, or create swirls or ridges in the plaster with the trowel for a more decorative appearance. Allow the plaster to cure for an additional 24 hours.
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