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Burnett Drywall Services
4.9(
67
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Wethersfield, 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
Old Head Plaster LLC
5.0(
12
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Wethersfield, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Daragh was professional and personable. Reasonably priced, especially for the perfect finished product he left. He also left a clean room, not a bunch of plaster all over the place. Would definitely recommend him to anyone."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Builders & Cleaners
4.9(
120
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Wethersfield, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My husband and I reached out to the company to repair some rotten boards we discovered on the exterior of the house. We spoke to David who was extremely responsive and quick to set up our services. The crew came a couple days later right at the time they said, the repairs are great quality, and everyone we interacted with was polite and kind. I wouldnâ t hesitate to hire them for a bigger job in the future!"
Dust out from the ductwork
Dust out from the ductwork
Clean vent
Clean vent
Dust in the return

+1822

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Overstate Roofing Services Inc.
4.2(
65
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Wethersfield, 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
1513 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by1%of homeowners
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A&H Home Improvement
5.0(
3
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Plaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Wethersfield, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hassan was hired to replace my trash compactor and redo my countertops. He did a great job with both. He removed the trash compactor the same day he came to give me the quote. He went above an beyond as I had kept adding little projects along the way ... replace my doorbell, fix a bedroom closet door, remove a latch on my basement door. He is such a good worker. Communication was a problem in the beginning with him not keeping in touch with me as to his work schedule, but that was worked out. As I will be moving in the near future, I told him I will be calling on him again if I need his help at my new home."
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

Although they are used for similar tasks, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum and is primarily used for large-scale projects like taping and finishing seams on new drywall. Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it a thicker compound best suited for small wall repairs like filling nail holes or cracks, as it dries quickly and is easy to sand. For small repairs, either product can be suitable. However, you can use joint compound for small jobs in place of spackle, but you cannot use spackle for large-scale taping and mudding projects.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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