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Feel Good Contracting, LLC

2619 Boies Ave
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Feel Good Contracting, LLC

2619 Boies Ave
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Feel good contracting LLC is here to make home improvements easy and affordable

Feel good contracting LLC is here to make home improvements easy and affordable

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Pride Decorating

1100 Orchard Lake Dr
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Pride Decorating

1100 Orchard Lake Dr
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Customers say: Quick response
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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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SAL Construction Services

333 S Carol Ave
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SAL Construction Services

333 S Carol Ave
4.30(
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Customers say: Quality work
26 years of experience

Interior Division: Bathroom remodels & Kitchens, Flooring, Ceramic tile expert Exterior Division: Roofing & Gutter covers

"Hired, payed over 68 grand and still haven’t gotten the roof fixed. Been over 3 years now. Keeps saying he will be over next week and then he never called again. Complete scammer"

Arthur W on February 2025

Interior Division: Bathroom remodels & Kitchens, Flooring, Ceramic tile expert Exterior Division: Roofing & Gutter covers

"Hired, payed over 68 grand and still haven’t gotten the roof fixed. Been over 3 years now. Keeps saying he will be over next week and then he never called again. Complete scammer"

Arthur W on February 2025

Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

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.

Technically speaking, you can use drywall primer over plasters. However, oil-based primers work the most effectively on wall plasters. Meanwhile, water-based primers work just as well with drywalls. Nowadays, there are also universal primers suitable for drywall and plaster. Overall, you will be fine as long as you are using a trustworthy brand.

The tool you use to sand plaster will depend on the size of the project. If you’re just working on a small section of your wall to get rid of an uneven spot on the surface, hand-sanding might work. However, for larger projects, a drywall sander can make a huge difference when it comes to both time and elbow grease—and an orbital sander can help for detailed areas such as around ceiling fans.

You can technically just paint over hairline cracks in plaster since these cracks are often harmless, but this will mostly be a waste of paint. Paint will only hide the hairline crack for a few months before it shows up again. The best solution is to repair the crack with flexible filler or joint compound before repainting.

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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