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Ray's Repair
3.2(
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Lakehead, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time11 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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HomeMate Handyman - Unlicensed Contractor
3.5(
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Lakehead, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently hired Justin to fix my subfloor, and I couldnâ t be more satisfied with the service. He arrived promptly and was incredibly professional throughout the entire process. Justin assessed the issue quickly and got to work, completing the repairs in a timely manner without compromising on quality. His expertise and attention to detail were evident, and he took the time to explain what needed to be done. The final result exceeded my expectations! I highly recommend Justin for any handyman needs, You wont be disappointed!"
Response time1 day
Response rate97%
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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.

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.

The short answer is yes, a sagging plaster ceiling is dangerous. Sagging plaster on a wall is something you should fix immediately, but it isn’t a major concern. If the same type of sagging occurs on a ceiling, however, you could be in danger of your ceiling falling in large chunks. When plaster sags, it loses its strength and ability to hold itself up. The bonds that hold it together are strong, though, so if a sagging area falls, it will take large pieces down with it.

Plaster provides a durable, soundproof, and moisture-resistant finish compared to drywall.

You’ll want to inspect your plaster walls for signs of damage before painting. If you notice soft spots, deep cracks, bubbling, or areas where the plaster is crumbling or pulling away from the wall, it likely needs repair. While small hairline cracks are common and likely cosmetic, you should address larger issues before painting to ensure a quality, smooth finish.

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