Title: The Right Way to Cut a Hole in a Plaster Wall | DoItYourself.com
Headings: The Right Way to Cut a Hole in a Plaster Wall
The Right Way to Cut a Hole in a Plaster Wall
Step 1 - Mark the Area With a Pencil
Step 2 - Punch in the Center of the Area
Step 3 - Set up the Saw
Step 4 - Follow the Pencil Line With the Saw

Content: If you hope to cut a hole in the wall without destroying the finish on the entire wall, you need to follow a specific procedure. Continue reading below Our Video of the Day
WARNING: It is best to begin this project only if you know what's behind the surface of the wall. You need to be careful not to cut into any plumbing or electrical installations, which could lead to fatal injuries. Step 1 - Mark the Area With a Pencil
Outline with a pencil the area you’d like to remove. You may want to move out a bit from the actual area to ensure that the hole is large enough. Step 2 - Punch in the Center of the Area
Using your screwdriver and hammer, punch a hole in the center of the area. Place the head of the screwdriver in the center and then tap it with the hammer until the wall gives. Continue in this manner until you have created a hole large enough for your reciprocating saw blade to enter. When you first attempt to punch in the center of the area, use a great deal of force.