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M & C EuroDesign
4.8(
396
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Plaster - Repair

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Repairs some plaster walls previously damaged by a storm. He was prompt, worked efficiently to repair, sand and repaint the walls then cleaned up afterwards. I have worked in home renovations and therefore have an appreciation of good workmanship...he did excellent work and he was very fair in his pricing. I won't hesitate to use him again."
 Painting
 Painting
 Painting
 Interior Painting
 Interior Painting

+272

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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YB Paint
4.8(
45
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had 40 yr old wallpaper to be removed & lots of cracks in the plaster. Another contractor told me he would not even take the job. Yoel & his crew are so experienced they did a beautiful job. My plaster walls now look like new. Victor can handle any challenge. They thoroughly cleaned up. Will be using them again for future projects. So glad Angi recommended them"
bath
tile
tile
tile
kitchen

+19

Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Luis Saenz
5.0(
61
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired Luis to repair damaged drywall and plaster walls. Luis was timely in his responses to questions and made us feel comfortable with his suggestions. He showed up on time and finished our project quickly. With drywall repair there can be a lot of dust, but Luis left his work area clean. Will hire him again for future projects."
Painting and plastering.
Painting walls
Front wall damage.
Painting and plastering.
Ceiling too.

+75

Response time10 hrs
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Westwork Painting
5.0(
13
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After interviewing and receiving quotes from five contractors, we chose Westwork to skim coat and paint the walls and ceiling of our sun room to transform it from stucco to plaster. Wally, who performed the work, was a magician. He abraded the stucco to as level as possible, then he applied several coats of plaster to both the walls and ceiling. The corners now have a crisp 90 degree angle. After completing the plastering, he painted walls and ceiling. The entire job took six working days. We are extremely please with the results."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Drywall Finisher Pro, LLC
4.9(
17
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Hiring Jose was a no brainer! He was eager to perform the job and that enthusiasm didn’t wain once hired. Jose arrived promptly each workday, he finished the work in the quoted timeframe, he was extremely professional and knowledgable of needs for the job. We had broken and cracked plaster walls and ceiling that were in need of repair. We thought that we would be committed to the stucco walls forever, but Jose helped us determine the best method for repair based on our needs. He quoted us fairly and I couldn't be happier that we chose him for the job. No more stucco on the sun porch!"
Taping and Drywall
Taping and Drywall
Taping and Drywall
Taping and Drywall
Taping and Drywall

+8

Response time30 mins
Response rate90%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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WINDY CITY DRYWALL 2 INC.
4.4(
50
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Repair

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Elesio did great work. Plaster wall repair in small kitchen. On time as scheduled and completed in the amount of time he had stated at estimate. Other than being a bit messy, everything was good."
Response time8 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
All Service Calls, LLC
4.5(
41
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I cannot say enough good things about Abraham and his team. They were indispensible during a challenging and stressful move. Not only did they do a superb job of installing a ceiling fan to an 18ft ceiling, multiple patch repairs, seamlessly replacing and installing bathroom extractor fans that into non standard sized spaces, filling countless nail holes and repainting, and reattaching a dislodged dishwasher, Abraham did all of this amidst the chaos of a move and made MULTIPLE trips to Home Depot to color match paints when I provided the wrong cans. He was patient, thorough, and went WAY above and beyond any expectations in both service, execution, and generosity. If you have anything you need done in your home, make these guys your first call!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

Plastering and skimming are two different techniques for finishing walls. Plastering involves applying a thick layer of a plaster mixture—typically containing gypsum, lime, cement, sand, and water—to create a new surface. This process often requires multiple coats and is used for repairing significant damage or creating decorative textures. Skimming, on the other hand, is a technique that involves applying a thin layer of drywall compound or joint compound over an existing surface to smooth it out, covering minor imperfections, small cracks, or uneven textures for a polished look. Plastering is generally more costly and labor-intensive than skimming. Although some people use the terms interchangeably, they refer to different processes and materials.

If your premixed drywall mud is dried out or has begun to set in the bucket, you may be able to revive it by adding warm water and stirring. However, the first and most important step is to scrape off any hard, dried bits of drywall that may have accumulated toward the top of the container and throw them away because they will not easily reconstitute back into the drywall mud mix.

Plaster repair costs range from $4 to $10 per square foot for refinishing, while skim coating can be less expensive, usually between $2 and $5 per square foot. The price you pay for plaster repairs will depend on the extent of the damage, the type of plaster you have on your walls, and the accessibility of the damage. Plaster repair on the exterior of your home tends to be more expensive, as there’s a higher chance that ladders or scaffolding will be necessary to carry out the repair.

Although they have similar applications, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Their primary differences lie in their composition, consistency, and ideal use cases.

Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it thicker than joint compound. It dries quickly and is easy to sand, which makes it ideal for small wall repair projects like filling nail holes or patching minor damage.

Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum. It is primarily used for large-scale projects, such as taping and finishing the seams on newly installed drywall. It tends to shrink more than spackle and can be more difficult to spread.

While both products can be used to fill small depressions and cracks, spackle cannot replace joint compound for taping and mudding new drywall. Conversely, you can often use joint compound for small patching jobs typically done with spackle.

Many services include repainting to match the existing surface. Confirm with your provider.

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