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Avatar for Zmartin Plastering,LLC
Zmartin Plastering,LLC
5.0(
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Serving Wheeling, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"BRIAN WAS EASY TO TALK TO. THE WORK HE AND SAM PERFORMED WAS EXCEIIENT THE CLEAN UP WAS GREAT.I WILL CALL BRIAN FOR ALL MY PLASTER REPAIRS IN THE FUTURE"
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+30

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Rick's Decorating Service
4.6(
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Serving Wheeling, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1983

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"Rick and his team were amazing. My bathroom walls were beautifully transformed in less than a day at a reasonable price. The team was professional, efficient, responsive and cleaned up as if they were never there. We would HIGHLY recommend Rick again."
Exterior before
Living room
Before
Sofit/electrical removed
Dining room sand finish

+36

Response time4 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Luviano's Company
4.9(
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Serving Wheeling, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Fixed garage ceiling due to water damage. Eduardo did an excellent job replacing a dry wall. I would recommend him for any dry wall repair."
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Luis Saenz
5.0(
60
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Serving Wheeling, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

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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%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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PatchMaster Serving Chicago’s North Shore
5.0(
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Serving Wheeling, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Dings. Holes. Water damage. There are some things even a well-placed picture can’t hide.  Lucky for you, there’s PatchMaster, The Drywall Repair Specialists. \n\nOur skilled technicians can patch holes, replace water-damaged drywall, and fix dings and dents, leaving you with beautiful smooth walls. They’ll even match the texture and paint color of the existing walls. Just one phone call to us and your walls or ceiling will be beautiful in no time. Contact us today to see how we can help.\n

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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PatchMaster Serving Chicago's North Shore
4.8(
3
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Serving Wheeling, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Came in on time, kept the space clean and talked us through the process before getting started. Pleasant tech got the job done in a day and gave us advice for next steps. Would recommend."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J K Painting Services, Inc.
4.7(
12
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Serving Wheeling, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We hired John for drywall and painting work. Weâ ve been rehabbing our sleepy old condo for months, and John is the best professional weâ ve engaged. He does excellent, careful work, and was punctual and communicative. Complete recommendation."
Custom painting
Main Entry Door Painting
Custom painting
Wood paneling restoration
The Patio furniture

+15

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Robert Anthony Renovations
5.0(
1
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Serving Wheeling, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

"We had an excellent experience working with Robert Anthony from start to finish. They were professional, responsive, and incredibly detail-oriented throughout our kitchen remodel. His team completed our renovation on time, kept the workspace clean, and communicated with us every step of the way. The quality of the craftsmanship exceeded our expectations, and you can truly tell they take pride in their work. They transformed our kitcjen beautifully and made the entire process smooth and stress-free for my family. We are beyond happy with our kitchen and we couldn’t recommended him more."
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

Plaster can be a difficult DIY to master, especially if you plan to plaster an entire room, rather than patch a small area. Before you begin a plaster DIY project, you need to know which tools and type of plaster to use. It's also important to know how to prepare the surface and apply the plaster for a smooth finish. If that all sounds like a lot of work, you may prefer hiring a local plaster repair contractor to do the job.

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.

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.

The short answer is yes, a sagging plaster ceiling is dangerous. Sagging plaster on a wall is something you should fix immediately, but it isn’t a major concern. If the same type of sagging occurs on a ceiling, however, you could be in danger of your ceiling falling in large chunks. When plaster sags, it loses its strength and ability to hold itself up. The bonds that hold it together are strong, though, so if a sagging area falls, it will take large pieces down with it.

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.

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