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Roman's Empire Builders, LLC
4.9(
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Spring Hill, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Excellent work. Roman and his team are great. They repaired some drywall and painted. They are very professional, caring and pay attention to detail. Thank you so much Roman and Jr. Awesome team!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate86%
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Quality Ceiling Refinishing, Inc.
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Repair

Serving Spring Hill, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company was great. They came out to give me an estimate quickly and then scheduled my repair and total ceiling refinish quickly and did a wonderful job. My ceiling looks brand new and it was in really rough shape. I would definitely recommend them to everyone. All the workers were great too. Very friendly and professional. When they left you couldn't tell they had been there except by my wonderful "new" ceiling. Thank you Quality!"
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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PC & J Drywall LLC
5.0(
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Spring Hill, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They replaced old soffit and fascia restoring a new look to my home. The work was done professionally and completed in just two days. I will most certainly retain there services again."
Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ernest Plumbing Tech
5.0(
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Spring Hill, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With years of experience in the plumbing industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home. We handle all of your plumbing needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Ernest Plumbing Tech a call today, we look forward to working with you!\n

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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.

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.

While it’s most common to sand plaster dry, it is possible to wet-sand plaster, too. Doing so can reduce the amount of plaster dust released into the air and make it easier to work in smaller, more delicate areas (such as around wall trim). However, some people find that wet sanding leads to more imperfections, which is why larger walls are more often dry sanded to ensure an even finish.

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.

While it is possible to repair minor plaster cracks or holes yourself, it is generally not recommended for larger jobs or if you want a professional result. Plaster repair can be difficult in practice; proper wall preparation and achieving a smooth, seamless finish that blends with the existing wall requires experience, especially on textured surfaces. Hiring a professional ensures the repair will be durable and last longer, potentially saving you money over time. A pro can also determine if the cracks are from normal expansion or a more serious underlying issue.

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