I need to patch a few holes in some old lathe and plaster walls. Usually, I would do the regular drywall mud routine but this time I waas wondering if anyone has found anything that DOESN'T require the use of drywall (mesh) tape to effect a patch in lathe and plaster. I'm hoping to find a compound that won't crack around the filler patch that fits inside the hole.
Anyone had any luck with this? Or should I just do the conventional sand, tape, mud thing and feather way out around the hole?