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Fer Home Services, LLC
5.0(
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Monroe, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent craftsmanship, professional, fair pricing, always in constant contact and completes projects ahead of schedule. Fernando and his team remodeled my kitchen, painted entire interior of my townhouse and installed new hardwood flooring as well as repairing a number of other things that needed to be addressed. I'm 100% satisfied with their work and they leave everything spotless after completing a project. I'll note that I met with 7 other contractors and Fernando was the most professional, the only contractor that took measurements correctly and the only one that submitted licensing and certificate of liability. I highly recommend Fer Home Services."
Exterior Project
Exterior Project
Exteriors
Exteriors
Exteriors

+28

Response time8 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Economy Handy Carpenter, LLC
4.6(
329
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Repair

Serving Monroe, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nixon was very responsive and was able to do the work needed shortly after called. Our front door lock was jammed and he was able to repair it and allowed us to safely lock the door providing security for our home! Nixon will be my first call for any additional repairs needed."
Response time10 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Filippo's Painting, LLC
4.1(
29
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Plaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Monroe, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

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(
64
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Monroe, 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 ."
Roof replacement
Roof replacement
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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.

Venetian plaster is a highly durable wall finish that becomes a rock-like substance once dried, making it last longer than most other wall finishes. Its lifespan can range from decades to centuries, potentially lasting a lifetime. Key factors influencing its longevity include the quality of the initial application, whether it's properly sealed against moisture, and how the wall is maintained and treated (e.g., how often it is touched or bumped). Due to its mineral content, it can also develop a patina over time.

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.

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.

Plastering and skimming are two different techniques for finishing walls. Plastering involves applying a thick layer of a plaster mixture—typically containing gypsum, lime, cement, sand, and water—to create a new surface. This process often requires multiple coats and is used for repairing significant damage or creating decorative textures. Skimming, on the other hand, is a technique that involves applying a thin layer of drywall compound or joint compound over an existing surface to smooth it out, covering minor imperfections, small cracks, or uneven textures for a polished look. Plastering is generally more costly and labor-intensive than skimming. Although some people use the terms interchangeably, they refer to different processes and materials.

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