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David DeCecco Services
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Shellman, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Prompt and responsive service. Booked my ceiling and closet repair quickly and finished the job on time."
Updated kitchen-reconfigure and re-use cabinets
Response time2 days
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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2Hands Maintenance & Repair Services
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Shellman, GA and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

At 2 Hands Handyman Services, you work directly with a dedicated owner-operator who takes pride in every job. I provide reliable, quality residential and commercial building maintenance, along with HVAC maintenance services. You can expect clear communication, honest expectations, and dependable service from start to finish. I focus on doing the job right the first time, with careful attention to detail and respect for your home or business. If you’re looking for a trustworthy, professional handyman to keep your property in great shape, I’d be glad to help.

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Professional Drywall Service, LLC
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Shellman, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

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"Called when he said he would. Showed up on time. Went straight to work. No temper tantrums, no showing up drunk. It was delightful to work with someone who conducted himself in a professional manner. I have had nightmare experiences working with contractors, but this guy was great."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Better Jobs
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Shellman, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tomas did an amazing job installing quartzite on a fireplace, building a mantel and installing a mount for the tv. He was able to start our project early and was on time."
Response time1 day
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

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.

You can technically just paint over hairline cracks in plaster since these cracks are often harmless, but this will mostly be a waste of paint. Paint will only hide the hairline crack for a few months before it shows up again. The best solution is to repair the crack with flexible filler or joint compound before repainting.

This depends on how much plaster is applied and in how many layers, but a decent estimate is around 150 square feet. If you are applying only two coats on a small wall, there is a chance you may only need one or two gallons for the entire project. If you are plastering a large living room wall with high ceilings, using one of the more involved techniques–like Scagliola–that requires several coats, expect the project materials costs to add up quickly. 

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.

With its breathability and flexibility, lime plaster is among the most durable of all plaster types. It's also fire-resistant and has a proven track record, as people have been using it for thousands of years.

However, all plaster types will last for many years with the right care and treatment. Proper preparation and installation will also help ensure your plaster walls look great for as long as possible.

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