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Legacy Plastering LLC
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Serving Waterloo, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

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"Very professional , was quick to get a bid and quick to get the job complete . I had my house garage, my living room, and up stairs done . Brought life to my house. After the job was complete the made sure everything was cleaned and no messes left . The finish product was top notch with no issues . It’s been done for 2 years !"
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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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VMK Remodeling
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Serving Waterloo, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I could not be happier with the final product! The first pic is the old bathroom from the 60s when the house was built. The rest are the final rebuild and it looks great. I would highly recommend VMK Remodeling for any project that you might have. I am also going to get a bid on redoing the deck on the back of the house as Vince's company does decks as well! Thanks to his great crew as well, great people to work with."
Response time2 days
Response rate90%
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protapers
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Serving Waterloo, IL and surrounding areas

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Hi, this is ProTapers! We specialize in high-quality drywall installation and professional taping/finishing. With over 20 years of experience (serving clients since 2003), we take pride in delivering smooth, clean finishes that are ready for paint.\n\nWhether you need new drywall, repairs, or full taping services, we handle jobs of all sizes with attention to detail and reliable turnaround times.\n\n✔ Drywall installation & repair\n✔ Taping, mudding, and finishing\n✔ Smooth, paint-ready results\n✔ Over 20 years of experience\n\nWe’re committed to getting the job done right the first time. Feel free to reach out for a quote or to discuss your project!\n\n— ProTapers

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Eric Aulbach Plastering, LLC
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Serving Waterloo, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eric and his team were extremely fast and efficient at coming by and getting my plaster fixed as soon as I called. Everyone I interacted with was friendly and they cleaned up after the finished. I would highly recommend Eric for any plaster work."
Open chase
Close with 2 coats
Smooth finished
Response time6 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Premier Restoration Services LLC
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Serving Waterloo, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My wife and I were very happy with the professionalism, courteousness and friendly demeanor exhibited by all of the Premier tradesmen assigned to our project. ?They were quick to explain what they were doing and what would ?be done next. ?We ran into a snag on our part when the paint chosen for the basement walls did not look as we had expected. ?They did not blink when my wife changed the paint, fortunately we were able to use that basement paint on another project. ?We used a separate company to install flooring in our kitchen and bathroom. Coordinating the two companies was extremely easy to do. ?The office staff was very accommodating and able to schedule work with little delay. ? My wife and I both work outside our home, so the Premier crew was usually gone when we returned home in the evenings. ?If we had any questions about what was happening they were happy to take time the next morning to answer and they made sure we understood what they were doing and why. ? All of the work they did was done right the first time and it all looks great. I really can't overstate how happy we are with this company. ?From the estimator that came to review the damage, the construction supervisors, the carpenters, painters and carpet cleaners, the scheduler and accounts receivable clerk in the office; all very courteous, friendly and above all professional. ?? We have dealt with some really bad contractors in the past, the kind the end up doing everything twice,?and we were wary about dealing with any contractor. ?This organization is a credit to the restoration industry. ? ?"
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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J & M Remodeling
5.0(
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Serving Waterloo, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gustavo and his helper did a great job.
We had been looking to remodel our kitchen for months and we finally took the chance.
We couldn't be happier with the outcome.
They did a marvelous job with taking out the old cabinets and placing the new ones in, the tile and back splash look amazing.
This has been so easy and stress free for both of us. These two men did everything from ripping  up the old tile and placing new one to the beautiful plaster on the walls.
We are so glad we took the chance!!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

Plaster walls typically last between 30 and 70 years, but depending on the quality of the materials and the moisture levels in the building, they can last for over 100 years. With expert application and consistent maintenance, plaster can even last for centuries. To extend its lifespan, it is important to have the plaster professionally installed, address any water damage promptly, and repair small cracks as they appear. Regular inspections by a professional can help identify and address concerning cracks before they become significant issues.

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.

Plaster ceilings can sag for several reasons. In some cases, the plaster and other building materials shift and come apart over time, which is why you’ll commonly find drooping plaster ceilings in older homes. Improper installation, foot traffic, and water damage—often from a leaky roof or a broken pipe—can also cause plaster ceilings to sag.

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.

It’s not a good idea to plaster over broken plaster (unless by broken you’re referring to cracked, in which case that’s perfectly fine). However, broken plaster can be a sign of a larger underlying issue like foundation damage or severe damage to the lath holding up the plaster, so it’s worth investigating before you simply plaster on top of the damage.

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