The metal lath acts as a structure to which the plaster will adhere. It also works as a barrier for rodents and other nice things trying to get into our house.
@@Devr0ss I am currently redo my bathroom and I was thinking of actually adding something to the decorative finish that indicates where the studs are underneath the plaster.
Thank you! VERY informative. USE a chalk snap line for longer cuts on lathe!
Great advice!
Thanks!
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Thank you!
Do you export expanded lath from China?
We are consumers that buy metal lath from Home Depot. 🤷🏻♂️
@@bellwetherfields6476 Many thanks for your reply
One 3x6 sheet of metal lath at Home Depot cost $14 January 2024.
What's the purpose of the metal lathe?
The metal lath acts as a structure to which the plaster will adhere. It also works as a barrier for rodents and other nice things trying to get into our house.
@@bellwetherfields6476 makes it a nightmare to find studs later
@@Devr0ss I can see how that would be a problem. Thankfully ours are visible.
@@Devr0ss I am currently redo my bathroom and I was thinking of actually adding something to the decorative finish that indicates where the studs are underneath the plaster.
Wear your safety glasses
We're getting much better about that!
Cutting it with a grinder is faster and easier
Edit a bit it took forever to watch you cut