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Quality Restoration, LLC
4.7(
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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Customers say: Quick response

"Arrived on time for what I thought would be an easy fix for an overhead ceiling fixture. He had to figure out the wiring setup and traced it down to a faulty switch. Elvin was pleasant to deal with neat and efficient."
Response time7 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Economy Handy Carpenter, LLC
4.6(
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Repair

Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Job completed as promised. Was more than drywall and plaster. Included insulation, painting, trim, staining, radiator covers, electrical outlet, and great clean-up. Always on time and returned calls immediately. Suggested small improvements to planned job which enhanced the finished work. Would definitely call him again for future projects. An all-in-one home improvement expert!"
Response time10 hrs
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Filippo's Painting, LLC
4.1(
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Plaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent work. Did not rush the job and addressed a lot of the details such as proper prep, caulking and minor repairs of siding where possible. Treated property with respect and cared to provide a quality outcome. Could not be happier with the product and the value."
Suede Wall Finish
 Eggshell
 floors and walls
The Pearl at Longshore
Refinished Deck

+67

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Overstate Roofing Services Inc.
4.2(
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"5 Stars ! I hired Overstate multiple times . Yani was so polite and professional , I needed to replace my plaster ceilling in 4 different rooms . It started in a small project and slowly I decided working with Yani on a new bathroom remodel , framing and other drywall services . I know that overstate does roofing as well , I?ll definitely consider them when I replace my new roof ."
Roof replacement
Roof replacement
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Recommended by1%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.

Technically speaking, you can use drywall primer over plasters. However, oil-based primers work the most effectively on wall plasters. Meanwhile, water-based primers work just as well with drywalls. Nowadays, there are also universal primers suitable for drywall and plaster. Overall, you will be fine as long as you are using a trustworthy brand.

You can skim coat plaster, but it’s better to repair the plaster itself. A skim coat is a thin coat of drywall joint compound spread over the surface of a wall. The result is a flat finish that looks pleasing, but part of the appeal of plaster is its imperfections and aesthetic. Skim coating is best when limited to drywall applications.

Plaster can be a difficult DIY to master, especially if you plan to plaster an entire room, rather than patch a small area. Before you begin a plaster DIY project, you need to know which tools and type of plaster to use. It's also important to know how to prepare the surface and apply the plaster for a smooth finish. If that all sounds like a lot of work, you may prefer hiring a local plaster repair contractor to do the job.

Repairs typically take 2-4 hours for small areas. Larger or more complex repairs may require additional time.

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