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Paitson & Son Home Improvement

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Paitson & Son Home Improvement

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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

At Paitson & Son Home Improvement, we understand that you care about your home and expect nothing but the best in construction and the finest materials available. That's why it's our goal to make your experience with us as pleasant as possible while also providing you with unmatched home improvement services. We are dedicated to providing our customers with competitive pricing while maintaining exceptional quality. As a family business, we know that our reputation is built from the satisfaction of our customers.

"I recommend them highly. Quality work, on time, and they clean up everything."

Jim W on November 2020

At Paitson & Son Home Improvement, we understand that you care about your home and expect nothing but the best in construction and the finest materials available. That's why it's our goal to make your experience with us as pleasant as possible while also providing you with unmatched home improvement services. We are dedicated to providing our customers with competitive pricing while maintaining exceptional quality. As a family business, we know that our reputation is built from the satisfaction of our customers.

"I recommend them highly. Quality work, on time, and they clean up everything."

Jim W on November 2020



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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

Heat can help plaster dry faster, but it's very easy to get too much of a good thing. When exposed to high heat during the curing process, plaster can dry out too quickly, leading to cracks and affecting the material's integrity. The recommended drying temperature should be listed on the plaster's packaging. If possible, set the thermostat in the room to that temperature, but not any higher.

Once dried, Venetian plaster becomes a rock-like substance that’s durable and excellent at resisting damage. If properly sealed to resist moisture and maintained, Venetian plaster should last for at least a decade but potentially as long as a lifetime. Thanks to its mineral content, it can also develop a patina.

Applying plaster to a wall will usually cost between $2 and $10 per square foot for both the material and labor. The cost will vary based on the quality of the plaster you’re using and whether or not prep work is required before the work begins. Wall prep can add up to about 10% to your total costs. Plastering exterior walls can be more expensive in many cases because they are taller and require scaffolding and safety equipment.

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.

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.

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