When using patching plaster to fill large holes in old plaster, add about 1 tablespoon of vinegar to every 2 quarts of plaster when you mix the plaster. The vinegar delays hardening, so you’ll be able to smooth the patch more easily.
By Yankee Magazine
Mar 24 2013
When using patching plaster to fill large holes in old plaster, add about 1 tablespoon of vinegar to every 2 quarts of plaster when you mix the plaster. The vinegar delays hardening, so you’ll be able to smooth the patch more easily.