Hillman Group 41994, 25-Pack Zinc-Plated Plaster Washers, No Size, 25 Pieces

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.

I needed these to reattach some loose plaster in my 1923 built home. While they are as advertised and work as intended, they're awfully expensive for what you get. After ordering these, I found that fender washers work even better and are much more affordable and readily available at the big box stores. I would recommend buying those instead.

Very strong and quick for repairing plaster ceilings.

Used for drywall, they are great when hanging ceilings. Big Box stores didn't have them. Got them quickly and keep on schedule.

Amazing useful tool! I was able to preserve and save money Thanks!

If been doing plaster and sheet rock repairs for forty years. I’m retired now but decided to help a neighbor and repair her water damaged bathroom ceiling. Since I was down to my last two or three plaster washers that I’ve always bought from the “Charles Street Supply” in Boston, I decided to take a chance with these plaster washers made by Hillman. Big mistake! When I screwed them in, the plaster washers did not flatten. I would have either broken the plaster or sheet rock had I forced the issue. I tried flattening them with a hammer on a pre-drilled piece of wood. Very difficult. They are made of metal that is just too heavy for their intended purpose. So I ordered by phone the ‘original’ plaster washers from the “Charles Street Supply” in Boston. Very easy to order and got them in two or three days. And They worked as intended including flattering out when screwed in. So the skim coating that you will need to do is the minimum. Good luck with your project!

Did not know that this existed! Wow!

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.

I bought these to hold drywall to my garage ceiling, since my builder put the supports on 26” centres, I didn’t trust the screws on their own and added some of these on every sheet. They arrived fast, were easy to use and worked exactly as I had hoped!

Does the job pulls ceiling back up .easy to cover up .would recommend. Used these to save 6 ceilings from being reboarded. Saved alot of cash.

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.

Brilliant for repair of lathe and plaster walls and ceilings

Using this time to do some plaster repairs, just what we need.