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Avatar for Luxe Walls, LLC
Luxe Walls, LLC
4.5(
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Newark, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Craig was both professional and personable during a four-day plaster restoration project that remediated a water-damaged ceiling and wall. He accommodated my schedule, came on time, and took care to protect the work space. He worked efficiently, but did not try to rush through when an unexpected complication - my vintage home has extra-thick plaster - required more drying time than usual. I was impressed by his work, and would recommend him without reservation."
 Faux Leather
 cabinets, paint, kitchen
Italian Plaster
 painted cabinets
Aquastone

+28

Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Nicolle Paint
4.9(
65
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Newark, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Yes, see before and after photos of one of the problem areas. Excellent work done expeditiously, and Moyses Amador and his helper were on time, worked hard, were careful of the environment around them, and they cleaned up after themselves when the project was over. I had them paint a bathroom with ceiling repairs, the kitchen which also had cracks and repairs as well as two skylights, and a hallway that had some plaster repairs."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Saints Property Solutions, LLC
4.9(
34
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For Business

Serving Newark, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Santos repaired brickwork on steps and porch foundation; also repaired and painted attic windows and a decorative window on an upper floor. He had to come back to complete the work (because of weather) and he did that promptly. His fee was very reasonable."
Response time2 days
Recommended by68%of homeowners
Snoop & Sons
5.0(
1
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Plaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Newark, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Customers say: Quick response

Snoop's & Sons is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 25 years of experience serving Maryland, MD and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Roblero's Handyman
4.0(
1
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Plaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Newark, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time4 days
Doyle Drywall Co
4.7(
137
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Newark, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

"Larry Doyle repaired the damage to the ceiling and wall. He installed new drywall in both areas and left it looking as if there had never been a leak. He came back twice following the repair to put additional coats of plaster over the new drywall and then smooth it out. He did an excellent job, and I would recommend him to anyone who needs this type of repair."
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Plastering Unlimited
4.1(
34
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Repair

Serving Newark, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I received a call back within 10 minutes of submitting my request on SM. Paul agreed to stop by the next day to provide an estimate on a bathroom ceiling repair (plaster). He was on time and he was courteous and very respectful with us and our home. Upon deciding to contract his services, he showed up on time both days the job required. He did a magnificent job replastering the whole bathroom ceiling. Paul was very tidy in his craft, very clean and very amicable. I am very pleased with the outcome, his price was very fair. Worth every penny. I'd be recommending Plastering Unlimited to family and friends. I'll also call Paul back in the future"
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

Installing or repairing plaster on ceilings differs slightly from performing the same motions on a wall. You’ll apply slightly less plaster to lower the overall weight of the ceiling. Wall texturing is common, whereas most ceilings are smooth plaster. Tough coat plaster is strong, meaning you can use less while retaining a solid surface.

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.

Applying plaster to a wall will usually cost between $2 and $10 per square foot for both the material and labor. The cost will vary based on the quality of the plaster you’re using and whether or not prep work is required before the work begins. Wall prep can add up to about 10% to your total costs. Plastering exterior walls can be more expensive in many cases because they are taller and require scaffolding and safety equipment.

It’s not a good idea to plaster over broken plaster (unless by broken you’re referring to cracked, in which case that’s perfectly fine). However, broken plaster can be a sign of a larger underlying issue like foundation damage or severe damage to the lath holding up the plaster, so it’s worth investigating before you simply plaster on top of the damage.

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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