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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!



BOND CONSTRUCTION CO

396 Knox Road 2000 N
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BOND CONSTRUCTION CO

396 Knox Road 2000 N
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37 years of experience

Areas only Certified Graduate Remodeler ( CGR) , Residential Remodeling, Light Commercial, Custom Homes. * We are Certified Lead Renovators, IAW 40CFR Part 745.90k certification number R-1-8615-10-01297 Member of NAHB

Areas only Certified Graduate Remodeler ( CGR) , Residential Remodeling, Light Commercial, Custom Homes. * We are Certified Lead Renovators, IAW 40CFR Part 745.90k certification number R-1-8615-10-01297 Member of NAHB





Artios Painting

2721 8 1/2 Ave.
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Artios Painting

2721 8 1/2 Ave.
3.60(
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Customers say: Terrific value
41 years of experience

Artios Painting has been in business for over 20 years. We pride ourselves on our honesty and integrity.

"Fast and efficient. Was thankful how fast he was able to get the projects I needed done. Replaced a window, shower faucet and some plumbing with my water heater. Everything looks great."

Rachael V on January 2020

Artios Painting has been in business for over 20 years. We pride ourselves on our honesty and integrity.

"Fast and efficient. Was thankful how fast he was able to get the projects I needed done. Replaced a window, shower faucet and some plumbing with my water heater. Everything looks great."

Rachael V on January 2020

Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

Whether you can repair or install plaster yourself depends on the project size and your tolerance for DIY projects. You may feel perfectly comfortable taking on a small plaster repair project, but prefer to leave a room restoration or renovation to a local plaster repair professional.

Since the project's end result, including its durability and appearance, depend on how well you prepare the wall and apply the plaster, you may want to let a professional take it on if you're not 100% confident.

You can drywall over plaster, but there are some things to consider. First, installing drywall over plaster will increase the wall’s thickness. This could create challenges for window and door frames that no longer fit the wall’s thickness. You may also have to adjust power outlets so they are accessible. When done right, drywall can create a smooth, flat appearance, but it’s best when handled by professionals.

Look for flaking paint or air bubbles that burst and then flake away. Paint will begin to flake after being exposed to minimal moisture or water, so it’s a good indicator of any water damage. If you notice your paint starting to flake, feel the plaster underneath to see if it is soft or damp.

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.

Smaller is better when patching holes with spackle. Any holes wider than four to six inches in diameter tend to be too wide to repair with spackle alone. You'll likely want to patch bigger holes with a drywall panel. 

Even holes measuring up to 6 inches may be challenging to fill with spackle alone. For best results, purchase a wall repair patch made from wire mesh. Cut the patch to fit over the hole, then use the spackle to hold it in place. Apply the spackle over the patch as you would for a smaller hole.

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