How to Repair Plaster Walls on Racquetball Courts

Plaster walls in racquetball courts are exposed to a lot of impact on a regular basis. Balls slammed against the plaster can cause cracks and holes to form in the walls. The techniques used to repair plaster walls in a home are the same techniques used to repair plaster walls in a racquetball court. Plaster wall repair is fairly easy to do and can be done in one day.

Things You'll Need

  • Drywall paper tape
  • Joint compound
  • Patching plaster
  • Putty knife
  • Paint
  • Sponge paint brush roller
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Instructions

    • 1

      Clean the plaster walls.

    • 2

      Apply the drywall paper tape to the cracks.

    • 3

      Using a putty knife, coat the drywall paper tape with joint compound. Smooth the joint compound so it is even with the surrounding wall.

    • 4

      Fill any large holes in the wall with patching plaster. If the hole is very large, a piece of wood may be inserted into the hole and nailed to wall studs before being covered with plaster.

    • 5

      Paint plaster walls using a sponge paint brush roller.