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Cynthia C. Valles
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Valles is A Plastering. Joaquin and crew are hardworking and honest. Didn’t have to worry about anything going missing or being overcharged. (They bring their own porta- potty, so no workmen need to come in the house) They want to do things right and are very versatile at fixing things they come across that need fixed. My house is very old, so there were things like dry rot, termite damage, drainage issues and several other things that needed addressed and were. Stucco work is excellent. Very capable. Very professional. Paid attention to detail and cleaned up after themselves every day. Really appreciated that. Feels like I have a brand new house that is so beautiful and looks like I had imagined it would. My neighbors really like it too."
Call (805) 315-2517
Response time1 day
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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ZVN Drywall
5.0(
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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
Handymen Project
Handymen Project
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Humberto Veloz
5.0(
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Goleta, 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."
Ojai California Home
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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MENACI DESIGN DRYWALL The King Of Drywall
4.8(
146
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would recommend Menaci Drywall Design to anyone looking for home repair work. They were quick to reply and answer questions, get info on what work needed to be done and scheduled an appointment to come do work. From first contact to completion was done in 3 days due to it being over Thanksgiving, had it been a regular week I believe it would have been done even sooner. The friendly and professional service is much appreciated!"
Drywall Project
Drywall Project
Drywall Project
Drywall Project
Wood Paneling Removal

+28

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Repipe Pro
5.0(
20
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Goleta, 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
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151
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Serving Goleta, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Perfect!!! We originally d to repaint the whole house. Since that was out of our budget, we asked Tony to touch up our walls. When he finished, it looked like we had brand-new walls!!! Although it's the same beige color we already had, they look spectacular!!! He did the whole house in about 6hrs."
Roofing Project
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+86

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

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.

Depending on how much adhesive was used as well as the strength of the adhesive, you may have some drywall damage when removing a mirror. You can typically repair most drywall damage if it’s small by sanding the damaged area, applying spackle to smooth the damaged section so it’s flush with the rest of the wall, and repainting the area.

The tool you use to sand plaster will depend on the size of the project. If you’re just working on a small section of your wall to get rid of an uneven spot on the surface, hand-sanding might work. However, for larger projects, a drywall sander can make a huge difference when it comes to both time and elbow grease—and an orbital sander can help for detailed areas such as around ceiling fans.

Damp plaster does dry out, although the drying time depends on several factors, including the type of plaster, the surrounding temperature, moisture content, and the extent of the dampness. Sometimes, it can take weeks or months for wall plaster to dry naturally.

Professionals diagnose underlying causes, such as structural shifts or moisture problems, and apply appropriate solutions like reinforcement, patching, or sealing. These measures restore wall integrity and prevent recurrence, ensuring long-term stability.

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