Reelplayer t1_iyb0n19 wrote on November 30, 2022 at 1:40 AM

How does one end up ripping off a piece that large by "accident?" At this point, just keep going. Replace it all with drywall.

Fleabagx35 t1_iyblr86 wrote on November 30, 2022 at 4:30 AM

Looks to me the original plaster never squeezed between the lathe. That would probably do it! It sure would make it easy to tear it all off if OP had to.

kurotech t1_iybs5g3 wrote on November 30, 2022 at 5:31 AM

Looks like that sections already been replaced in the past so they could have just thrown sheet rock on it and said good enough

FavoritesBot t1_iyc9x4h wrote on November 30, 2022 at 9:22 AM

He noticed the texture was a bit off so he tried to break through hoping to find a hidden level

Reelplayer t1_iycmupe wrote on November 30, 2022 at 12:17 PM

That's a great comment

dripdropflipflopx t1_iyc5qx5 wrote on November 30, 2022 at 8:21 AM

This same thing literally happened to me 12 hours ago. The previous owner had put new plaster up badly. A 5” hole quickly turned into 2ft hole.

Nevrian t1_iycsfkw wrote on November 30, 2022 at 1:12 PM

OP: i accidentally ripped off half my wall