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Avatar for New Era Lath & Plastering Inc
New Era Lath & Plastering Inc
5.0(
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Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I needed someone to fix my walls from my home. Didn’t know who to contact went to search on Google and came across New Era Lath and Plastering. He did a really good job I’m satisfied with his work."
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+11

Response time2 days
Response rate85%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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805 - LATH & PLASTERING
5.0(
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Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

805 Lath & Plastering is dedicated to delivering the highest quality craftsmanship with integrity, precision, and reliability. From small patch jobs to full ground-up projects, our team approaches every job with the same commitment to excellence. We take pride in providing exceptional service, great turnaround times, and attention to detail that ensures lasting results. With a balance of artistry and efficiency, we bring your vision to life while maintaining the professionalism and trust our clients deserve. please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

Pink Beauty
Green Treasure
Detail is key
Craftmanship
Perfection

+20

Response time6 hrs
Response rate86%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ZVN Drywall
5.0(
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Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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"I am remodeling my bathroom and needed drywall and texturing done. I contacted ZVN for an estimate and Zefe was here the next day. We went over the project, agreed on a competitive cost and ZVN shortly started the work. Zefe completed the work within a few days and made sure that the project matched my expectations. The replaced drywall matched perfect and the texturing of the entire bathroom made the room look brand new as if it had originally been built that way. Zefe strives for the customers’ satisfaction and is easy to work with. His many years of experience were evident in the completed project. ZVN was always responsive and completed the project on time as estimated."
Handymen Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Humberto Veloz
5.0(
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Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Umberto is the guy to use for stucco and plaster. He is responsive and professional. His work product is excellent at a very competitive price. He was out to my house within two days of accepting the work and had the stucco work done in a few hours. I know enough about stucco to know he did it right, and that I will not have leak issues later on. Again, great work at a good price."
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Ojai California Home
WOOD PATIO FLOOR
SMOOTH FINISH HOME AND PATIO
Smooth finish

+7

Response time9 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Repipe Pro
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Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Workers showed up on time (actually early) and began work quickly. Immediately remedied incorrect work performed as a result of a miscommunication without question. Protected my home from damage while work was being performed. Accurately communicated additional work to be performed when problems were discovered. Finished all work in the timeframe promised, cleaned up properly and completed all patchwork to my satisfaction. The owner, Art, is friendly, professional and quoted a fair price. I will definitely recommend REPIPE PRO to my family and friends."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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OM Construction Inc
4.7(
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Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent, detailed work on all projects with reasonable prices initially hired for plastering work was so good hired Tony to repair a roof , patio renovation, stair renovation. Referred to neighbors"
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Thomas Parks Contracting
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Serving Carpinteria, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellently. They kept us informed of progress and worked very hard in very hot weather. Very considerate of home owner. Cleaned up and removed equipment nicely when completed. We are very pleased!"
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

Smaller is better when patching holes with spackle. Any holes wider than four to six inches in diameter tend to be too wide to repair with spackle alone. You'll likely want to patch bigger holes with a drywall panel. 

Even holes measuring up to 6 inches may be challenging to fill with spackle alone. For best results, purchase a wall repair patch made from wire mesh. Cut the patch to fit over the hole, then use the spackle to hold it in place. Apply the spackle over the patch as you would for a smaller hole.

Although they have similar applications, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Their primary differences lie in their composition, consistency, and ideal use cases.

Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it thicker than joint compound. It dries quickly and is easy to sand, which makes it ideal for small wall repair projects like filling nail holes or patching minor damage.

Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum. It is primarily used for large-scale projects, such as taping and finishing the seams on newly installed drywall. It tends to shrink more than spackle and can be more difficult to spread.

While both products can be used to fill small depressions and cracks, spackle cannot replace joint compound for taping and mudding new drywall. Conversely, you can often use joint compound for small patching jobs typically done with spackle.

Although they are used for similar tasks, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum and is primarily used for large-scale projects like taping and finishing seams on new drywall. Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it a thicker compound best suited for small wall repairs like filling nail holes or cracks, as it dries quickly and is easy to sand. For small repairs, either product can be suitable. However, you can use joint compound for small jobs in place of spackle, but you cannot use spackle for large-scale taping and mudding projects.

Yes, you can apply new plaster over an existing plaster surface, such as a wall or ceiling, provided the old plaster is in good condition. Before you begin, check the stability of the existing plaster. The surface must be clean, free of loose material, and have no peeling paint. It is also recommended to roughen the surface slightly to promote adhesion. For older plaster, applying a base coat like a PVA emulsion or a specific bonding agent or primer is crucial. This step makes the existing plaster less porous and ensures the new and old layers adhere properly for a smooth, long-lasting finish.

If your home was built before the 1940s and was not remodeled in the past 50 or so years, you probably have plaster walls. Aside from assuming, there are some practical ways to tell if you have plaster walls, including the following: If you knock on the wall and it feels solid, not hollow, if you can’t insert a thumbtack easily, if there are cracks that look like spiderwebs, or if your home has curved, arched, or swirled walls, doorways, or window openings.

If you have an unfinished basement or attic, you could examine the backs of any finished walls to check, too.

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