How Do You Patch Plaster Cracks Around Ceiling Light Fixtures?
This Illustrated eHow is designed for the housewife, teenager and average person looking to do patch plaster repair cracks around ceiling light fixtures using basic tools and without a lot of mess, quickly, cheaply and with long lasting durability. You do not need to turn off the electric because you will not be working on the wires which are all insulated and capped but for added safety make sure the light has been turned off and place a piece of tape over the the light switch to ensure no one accidentally turns it on until the repair is complete. Pictured are the basic plastering tools you will need. Position your ladder a little to the right or left of the light fixture. Remove the globe. TYPE ‘A’– Some of these are held on by three little screws on the side. Just loosen the screws a little bit on each then position your hand under the globe and loosen the screws more on each until the globe comes free. You do not have to take the screws completely out. TYPE ‘B’– Other types of ce
