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Handyman Services LLC
4.8(
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Rupert, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The motor went out on my jetted bath tub. Aldelberto was fast, professional and repaired the motor so we did not have to order parts.. I will definitely use him again."
Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by38%of homeowners
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AquaWorkz
5.0(
6
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Rupert, ID and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We’ve had such a great experience every time we’ve used this plumber. Most recently, I called to have new faucets installed and he was able to come out the same day, did a great job, and left everything clean. He’s also installed shower faucets for us and fixed a toilet in the past, and every time the work has been done right and stress-free. He’s reliable, professional, and very reasonably priced. We’ve been happy every single time and will definitely keep using him and recommending him."
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FG Sparta Painting LLC
5.0(
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Rupert, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Foundation
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Dry wall
Dry wall
Dry wall

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Response time2 days
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Chavez services
4.1(
9
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Rupert, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"i made the mistake of buying premade fence panels. they were made unlevel and the wood was cheap. Thomas was able to use the panels so i didnâ t lose any money. He did a really good job and my fence looks great."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

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.

You can put certain types of plaster over other types, but doing so isn't always the best idea. For example, putting a coat of gypsum over lime plaster is possible, but doing so will limit the lime plaster's breathability and potentially affect its performance.

Since cement plaster tends to leave a textured surface, no matter how much you smooth it, some people prefer to use gypsum plaster as a topcoat over cement plaster, creating a smoother surface.

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.

Ensures structural integrity and aesthetic consistency with proper materials and techniques.

There are several warning signs that a ceiling crack is connected to a larger issue. For starters, if the crack is wider than 1/8 inch or longer than 12 inches, you might have a more serious problem. The same applies if you have multiple smaller cracks or cracks going across the ceiling and down the wall. In any of these situations, you should ask a professional to assess the damage.

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