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Moyer Construction
5.0(
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Shellsburg, 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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Mr. Handyman of Cedar Rapids and Iowa City
5.0(
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Shellsburg, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Very friendly and professional. Started on time and was done in a timely manner. Cleared away all materials of old fencing. The project was replacing an old fence. Stella C. in Iowa City, Ia"
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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DryWall Pro Finishing Company
4.0(
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Shellsburg, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

DryWall Pro Finishing Company, in business since 2014, is your locally owned and operated drywall business. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. Call us today. We look forward to your future business!

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

Plaster provides a durable, soundproof, and moisture-resistant finish compared to drywall.

Plaster that sags or bulges, shows extensive deep cracks, or is crumbling from water damage or simply time may need replacement. Plaster walls can look a little “worn” for a long time before they need replacing. The only real way to know if it needs a replacement is to hire a professional to assess the condition of the plaster.

While you should consult with a ceiling professional for larger cracks, especially if you’re not sure what’s causing your ceiling to crack, you can certainly try to repair small cracks on your own. If you’re up for the task, here’s how to repair ceiling cracks for $150 or less.

Plaster is a beautiful finish but is labor-intensive to install and remove. It’s vulnerable to cracking and more sensitive to moisture variance than drywall. Installing plaster on a new wall is an expensive process that can take days to weeks, depending on the scope. Removing a plaster wall can also be quite expensive and time-consuming.

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.

The Shellsburg, IA homeowners’ guide to plaster repairs

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