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Quality Finishes Arbogast Painting

204 Meadows Lane
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Quality Finishes Arbogast Painting

204 Meadows Lane
5.00(
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•Approved Pro
15 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

Quality Finishes Painting LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"It was a very pleasant experience having him working in my house. My doors look great. My walls look great outside. Banister redone was very pleased with the job that was done. Ivan was very professional."

Sam T on September 2025

Quality Finishes Painting LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"It was a very pleasant experience having him working in my house. My doors look great. My walls look great outside. Banister redone was very pleased with the job that was done. Ivan was very professional."

Sam T on September 2025

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Pride Decorating

1100 Orchard Lake Dr
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Pride Decorating

1100 Orchard Lake Dr
5.00(
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Residential and Commercial Painter with 21 years experience. Interior Painting, Drywall and Plaster Repair, Staining, Varnishing, Wall Paper Removal. We can do small jobs to large jobs!

Residential and Commercial Painter with 21 years experience. Interior Painting, Drywall and Plaster Repair, Staining, Varnishing, Wall Paper Removal. We can do small jobs to large jobs!

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Jo-Mar Construction

519 W Elm Street
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Jo-Mar Construction

519 W Elm Street
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15 years of experience

Established in 2010; we have over 10 years of experience, 5+ employees, 20% senior discounts and even offer a 24/7 emergency call service. Free estimates will be given within 24 hours after first initial call, email or web inquiry. Guaranteed to be the most affordable service serving all of central Illinois. You give us your best estimate offered by another company, we will give one better!

Established in 2010; we have over 10 years of experience, 5+ employees, 20% senior discounts and even offer a 24/7 emergency call service. Free estimates will be given within 24 hours after first initial call, email or web inquiry. Guaranteed to be the most affordable service serving all of central Illinois. You give us your best estimate offered by another company, we will give one better!

Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

You can skim coat plaster, but it’s better to repair the plaster itself. A skim coat is a thin coat of drywall joint compound spread over the surface of a wall. The result is a flat finish that looks pleasing, but part of the appeal of plaster is its imperfections and aesthetic. Skim coating is best when limited to drywall applications.

It may take a bit of patience and trial and error to match your particular drywall texture type when making repairs. For orange peel or knockdown finishes, use a spray texture product or a thinned joint compound applied with a roller or sponge. Practice on scrap drywall or cardboard first. Once dry, lightly sand and prime before painting.

Drywall can be better than plaster if you’re installing a new wall and want to keep costs low. It’s much cheaper than installing plaster and provides a smooth, uniform surface. Many homeowners simply paint over the drywall or add a texture like sand or orange peel. It’s also much easier to DIY than plaster, and if you need to change your layout, it’s much easier to remove.

Your walls are likely cracking due to fluctuations in the temperature outside. Drywall tends to expand and contract when temperatures and humidity levels change, and this repeated movement can lead to cracks in your walls, particularly around door frames. If you have multiple diagonal cracks, you may want to have your foundation inspected, as cracks can also be a sign of a bigger issue.

Plaster is a pretty tough surface, but it can still sustain damage from things like bumping against it, water issues, dampness, extreme humidity changes, and plain old age. Most plaster walls last hundreds of years and will only be taken down to the base layer when major repairs are required. Being cautious around the wall, not placing furniture against it, and ensuring stable humidity are all great ways to reduce possible damage.

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