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Fisher Drywall, Inc.
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Cody Fisher was very friendly and informative. He was able to work with me in a time that worked for me. He did a lot of preparation to contain and minimize any mess and does clean up when done. I was extremely happy with the results of work, and would definitely recommend him."
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Moyer Construction
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent service - walked through various options with pros and cons. Never felt like he was pushing one way or another, stayed to the facts which made me feel comfortable in his recommendations."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Affordable Drywall Solutions
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Ely, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

"We had a tree come through our bedroom after a major storm in our area. It had taken us a long time to get our roof repaired, and our GM at the time was having trouble finding drywall contractors for the interior, as many other houses in the area were affected. Having to take matters into my hands, I ended up calling three contractors in the area. Brian from ABE answered right away and came over to inspect that afternoon. I found him easy to talk to, and he answered all of my questions. We were scheduled to begin work within two weeks, with work starting this past week. He has shown up on time every day and has basically met all of the timelines he has set for himself. He has been agreeable to providing all of the necessary documentation for insurance purposes. I'm no expert, I don't have major storm damage to fix every day, but I ran the pricing by both my insurance adjuster and general contractor, and they both agree that it was a reasonable price. They also agreed to do the painting, which we have had rooms painted before, and again, I would say the price was very reasonable. The work that has been performed so far looks great. They've installed the drywall and put on the mud layer. There is still texturing and painting yet to go. Will report back once work is complete, but so far have been pleased by the responsiveness, punctuality, and work quality from ABE."
replacement of existing roof on house and garage
replacement of plywood on house
new shingles on house
front side of hip roof on house done
backside of house finishing up last of cap row

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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, you can use drywall repair techniques for some types of plaster damage. Tiny holes and small cracks in plaster can be patched in similar ways to drywall. You apply the necessary compound to fill the hole, wait for it to dry, then sand it down. For larger damage, like water damage or mold, you need to use plaster-specific techniques and materials.

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.

Technically speaking, you can use drywall primer over plasters. However, oil-based primers work the most effectively on wall plasters. Meanwhile, water-based primers work just as well with drywalls. Nowadays, there are also universal primers suitable for drywall and plaster. Overall, you will be fine as long as you are using a trustworthy brand.

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