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Burnett Drywall Services
4.9(
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Ellington, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I hired Burnett sight unseen as I live halfway across country--a leap to make anyone nervous, but I have no regrets. Burnett was prompt to go over to the house, make a very reasonable quote and start the work. Communication was excellent. I knew every step of the way what was happening. Work was finished in good time. Craftsmanship of the drywall work was SUPERB! (they put a layer of drywall on a damaged plaster ceiling throughout the main floor). I am very pleased with the finished product and would happily recommend them. Earned my trust."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate88%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Guy P Ouellette Painting, LLC
4.9(
82
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Ellington, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I would highly recommend this company. Great customer service. Sent the proposal by mail and in an email. Answered all questions in a timely manner, and scheduled the repair one week after I mailed in the proposal. The completed work was outstanding, and included finishing projects not included in the proposal. My angels were watching over me when I hired Guy to complete the work. I would give him a 10 if I could."
 Cozy Kitchen
 Relaxing Sunroom
 Library
 House front before
 Dining Room Before

+27

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Quality Restoration, LLC
4.7(
34
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Ellington, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Elvin is great. He fixed my wood double front doors and applied paint that I had picked out, as well as new handles/lock. He took his time, was very polite, and made sure everything was in order before in left. My front doors look amazing. Will be hiring him again for more work around the house. Also, his pricing was very reasonable and on point for the amount of repair and painting work he did."
Response time7 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Steven Christopher Mendes
4.8(
73
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Ellington, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Steven did an outstanding job. His work ethic and attention to detail is unparalleled. My wife and I had him remove all popcorn ceilings in our living room, kitchen and dining area and repair and paint those ceilings. He repaired and painted the ceilings and walls in the hallway. He also repaired and painted the bathroom ceiling and walls as well. He also removed wall paper in the living room, (this room was extremely difficult as there were numerous layers of stuff to remove) dining area and kitchen and repaired and painted all walls in those rooms. It was a big project and some complications arose but Steve expertly handled it all and never cut any corners. I highly recommend his services and we will definitely have him back when the need arises."
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Arnold Improvements, LLC
4.7(
69
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Ellington, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dan provided us with outstanding work in redoing our bathrooms (2) and other areas within our home. We had for years plan on addressing Sheetrock issues that has impacted our bathrooms, ceilings in the family room and kitchen. Dan was able to rectify these issues which included repainting the ceilings in various areas. The work was so well done that you could not tell any difference from the original ceiling areas. Additionally, Dan repaired our back deck with the replacing damage boards. We are grateful to Dan and Chris for their professional and pleasant work relationship we encountered. We will be using Dan Armstrong for future projects."
Kitchen remodel.
Kitchen remodel.
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom

+62

Response time20 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Overstate Roofing Services Inc.
4.2(
66
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Ellington, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

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 ."
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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.

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.

Costs range from $200 to $800, depending on the area size and damage severity.

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.

Look for flaking paint or air bubbles that burst and then flake away. Paint will begin to flake after being exposed to minimal moisture or water, so it’s a good indicator of any water damage. If you notice your paint starting to flake, feel the plaster underneath to see if it is soft or damp.

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