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Phoenix Electrical
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Long Neck, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He came out and fixed a broken wire in a hanging light fixture and repaired another light fixture that hadn't worked for years despite attempts by other electricians to fix. He vacuumed after the job was complete, and his prices were very reasonable."
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D'Amico's Construction
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Long Neck, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Offers commercial services

"It was a pleasure working with Mike and Lisa on the door installation in my garage and also a drywall repair in my bathroom. They were prompt, courteous, friendly, and very professional, finishing the job on time for the very reasonable estimated amount. I plan to use them for further jobs in the future. The price of the job was also quite reasonable and well worth the money. Highly recommended!!!"
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

Drying alone can take 1 to 4 hours to dry to the touch per plaster layer, but some types of plaster take several hours longer to dry. However, this doesn’t mean the job is done because plaster doesn’t fully harden until it cures, which can take a few days to a couple of weeks. It may take even longer if you’re building a new, pretty thick plaster wall. Allow the plaster to cure before painting it.

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.

If you already have plaster walls and ceilings, adding new plaster costs $2 to $10 per square foot. For an average-sized room, that would come out to $1,200 to $10,000. However, the cost to replace plaster with drywall is higher—running between $720 and $1,250 for a 10-by-8-foot wall or ceiling (not including drywall finishing).

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.

How long it takes to repair a ceiling depends on the extent of the damage. Patching a small hole might only take a few minutes, while repairing a water-damaged section of the ceiling could take hours. If there are structural issues, expect your ceiling repair to take several days or longer.

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