Hillman Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel Plaster Repair Washers 1-Inch, 25 Pack

The Hillman drywall washers are great! The pictures included illustrate how well they work, especially when combined with white Loctite power grab caulk adhesive and Kilz primer. (I recommend White Locktite Power grab adhesive to match ceiling white or Kilz primer). So this example is for the following type of repair or might apply to other type repairs: (A tape and bed joint that’s cracked and separated with a popcorn ceiling textured corner to prevent excessive repair beyond what’s necessary)… If there is no termite damage or water damage this system is valid for professional results if all steps are done properly. But most importantly especially having to order this online is that you order more than you think you will need because I was lucky that two containers were just enough. Initially you may think every 6 to 8 inches is sufficient but especially for a ceiling that is sagging, you will need to place a drywall screw with Hillman washer every 3 inches or so. First I would recommend to ensure that the cracked joint is open enough to have an adequate opening for the locktite adhesive, gently cut to open the crack and then use a shop vacuum w/ brush attachment to clean out any loose debris and dust. Then apply the Loctite power grab adhesive with a caulk gun bead inside of the crack so that when you press it back in with the edge of a level or small 2 x 4 edge before it thickens to dry… And then drywall screws with Hillman washers to ensure a strong sealed crack repair. Be sure to have short and long drywall screws ready in case the ceiling joist are hard to find or deep beyond the sheet rock. The drywall screws combined with the Hillman washers will pull the sheet rock back tight into the wood, otherwise without the washers it would be like crossing your fingers and hoping that it will last. To screw into the 2X4’s is a must to enable the washer to completely flatten out and support both drywall edges with it’s 1 inch diameter, otherwise without these washers, The drywall screws alone would only further weaken the drywall edge and create more damage. The holes in the washer allow the adhesive to pop out which enable an incredible bond. The next step after you smooth out the Loctite adhesive along the crack and over the washers is to let it dry. Then with a paint scraper scrape back at least 1 inch of the popcorn ceiling so that later on when you do a hot mud repair, you’ll have a flat surface as a guide. Then paint the repair with Kilz primer; especially near the damaged sheet rock areas and crack. Let Dry, then you can apply hot mud bed flush with ceiling bed. The pictures did not show the popcorn ceiling repair yet since I haven’t found a good match yet. But this system is the way to go for this type of repair.

These washers are a must for old plaster walls and ceilings. My house is over a hundred years old. Most of the plaster walls are in good condition, but now and then, some of it comes unkeyed. That is, the plaster comes loose from the lathe while remaining in good condition. I use these washers along with a drywall screw to resecure the plaster. I cover them with joint compound and the plaster is as good as new. The holes in the washer help to secure the joint compound to the plaster. I know of now other product -- and no other source of the product -- that will solve the problem as quickly and easily. One suggestion: order plenty. The washers are cheap; you never can be sure how many you will need; and shipping and handling is high in comparison to the cost of the product.

We had a problem with our drywall ceiling pulling away (up to 1/2" from the joist). I tried to use drywall screws alone to fix it, but they couldn't seem to handle the force needed to put the drywall back into place. Although these are made for plaster, they worked great, along with 2" drywall screws, to pull the ceiling back up against the joist. They flatten out once enough force is applied to the screw. They will stick out a bit, but with enough sanding, mudding, and texturing, we'll hopefully have them hidden. Giving 4/5 stars because there were a few in the bunch of 25 which weren't well manufactured and caused us some problems (off center tapered screw hole), but there were more than enough for us to finish the job!

Been using the drill-and-adhesive solution on walls for several years (drill a hole, squirt in extra strong adhesive, use a fender washer and a screw in the lathe to pull the plaster back and hold it until the adhesive cures, remove the screw and washer) but it just isn't as effective on ceilings. Gave these a try yesterday and was amazed! They're small (about nickle-sized) so I used six or seven on a three-way crack above a toilet niche that resulted from an unaddressed roof leak several years ago (previous tenant said "water was a'pourin' in"), with three in the intersection (lowest point) and the others staggered on the deepest crack. They pulled the ceiling up and I was able to skim-coat over them pretty easily since they flatten out as the screw goes in. The only tick is finding the lathe when you pre-drill your holes, don't go just hoping you'll hit it with the screw.

A leaking roof had a plaster ceiling sagging and ready to collapse. Using these washers I was able to stabilize the plaster until repairs could be made. The washers could be left in place and embedded in the plaster.

Great little washers. I had a pretty bad spot in my plaster that I needed to fasten back down. The washers look like they'll be very rigid, but they have a lot of flex to them - a very good thing. You need to be very careful when using them so you don't break the plaster - pre-drill pilot holes and use a hand-screwdriver instead of a power drill to screw them in. You'll have a lot of finish work to do once you use these, but it's a lot better than having to cut out whole sections of the wall and try to patch them back in. Make sure you buy enough - my patch was only about 12" x 12" and I used about half the package.

Living in an old house has its issues, like sagging plaster ceilings. Since I did not want to rip everything down and hang drywall for a second time I researched alternative ways and found plaster washers. The washers did the trick by tightening through the lathe boards that the plaster was orginally adheared too. You have to compound over them after the ceiling is in place but it beats the alternative of ripping everything down and putting drywall back up. My only issue is the amount of washers I needed to complete the project. I thought a pack of 25 could handle the issue ended up using alot more.

After one mis-step in my attic space, I have a place in my kitchen where the plaster on my ceiling had pulled away and was sagging down. These washers, used with standard drywall screws, worked great to pull it back into place so I could fix it. I was amazed. My only comment, echoing other reviews, is to order a bunch of them. They're cheap and you have to pay shipping. Also, at least on a ceiling, you'll need a LOT of them since you'll want to put them in every few inches apart to suck the plaster back into place. One by itself in the middle of a weak spot seemed to break the plaster, instead of pulling it back into place.

Excellent product good value for money quality product

I used these washers on my drywall ceiling at the cottage. It had pulled away over time as the previous owner had installed the drywall using nails instead of screws. I used a drywall screw with the washers and sucked the drywall back up tight to the rafters. A couple of scrim coats of mud over the washers, and the ceiling looks like new! I would highly recommend this product.

These washers were really good in fixing fragile ceiling plaster.

Very helpful to fix a gyprock ceiling. They hide good under a thin skim of mud.

Repair a sagging plasterboard ceiling. Washers were the perfect repair item for the job.