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Fix It Phillips Construction

407 Silverleaf St
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Fix It Phillips Construction

407 Silverleaf St
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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5 years of experience

Fix It Phillips Construction is a premiere full service residential contractor that operates out of Rushville, IL. We pride ourselves on high quality work and precise attention to details. Call today! Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 6:00PM

"Professional did a outstanding job clean highly recommended them"

Justin W on October 2020

Fix It Phillips Construction is a premiere full service residential contractor that operates out of Rushville, IL. We pride ourselves on high quality work and precise attention to details. Call today! Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 6:00PM

"Professional did a outstanding job clean highly recommended them"

Justin W on October 2020


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!




Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

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.

Only use spackle on plaster walls when the imperfection is small. It’s best used for nail holes or small dings in the plaster. Spackle dries quickly, allowing you to continue the repair process shortly after using it. Plaster can be tricky to repair, though, so if you run into issues, call a pro so that you don’t risk further damage.

You can repair plaster ceilings yourself after the cause of the ceiling damage has been addressed. However, the repair can easily take 5 hours and can be slightly challenging for those without previous experience. If you do decide to flex your DIY muscle, have a helper to help hold the ladder and pass you the tools for safety purposes.

Generally, your homeowner’s insurance might only cover ceiling collapses caused by problems under the coverage, such as a busted pipe. But if the ceiling collapse resulted from owner negligence, maintenance issues, or other reasons excluded by your policy, you could be on your own. Some policies might cover damages caused by the collapse but not the repair itself. Check with your policy carrier for the most accurate information regarding ceiling collapse coverage.

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.

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