Some house flippers remove plaster and lath walls to expose the gorgeous, vintage brick beneath. Here's the truth though: It's often easier to remove plaster and lath walls than it is to repair them. So, if lovely brick is hidden by old, damaged plaster and lath walls, the choice is obvious. Exposing the brick will save money on materials and plenty of time. Framing old walls that have settled and shifted is a pain. Taping, mudding and painting just adds extensive man hours to a house flipping project. Costs involved in removing plaster and lath walls pretty much only include