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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

These little things are a life saver! They are about the size of a nickle coin, the image depicted makes them appear much larger like a half-dollar coin. I had been using fender washers to repair bad areas of plaster in my home; however, these are concave shaped and upon tightening the screw, it really pushes the plaster back up against the lathe. My method included drilling a 3/8' hole with a masonry bit into the plaster and stopping at the lathe. I then squirted in a mixture of masonry bonding agent/water and then injected lock-tight all -purpose power grab adhesive following by screwing in washers. Seems to be a pretty solid repair so far.