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Integrity Home Solutions
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Repair

Serving Mount Summit, IN and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

Integrity Homes Solutions is a family owned business focused on the customer. We believe by serving the customer we will prove our work out performs the other guys. The values are in our name. I personally will always provide the best results with the most honest approach.

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Jim Spears Plastering
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Serving Mount Summit, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1965

"This is the second time I've used Jim Spears Plastering. Jim's crew is very professional and prompt. The complete the work quickly and accurately and ensure that any mess is cleaned up. They make it clear that if there are any issues or concerns with the work they will come back and repair it. I'm veyr pleased with the price and the work was done very well."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Pro Decor Painting LLC
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Serving Mount Summit, IN and surrounding areas

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"Pro Decor exceeded my expectations and their skills are impressive! We needed wood siding repair as well as exterior painting. I will not hesitate to schedule Pro Decor in the future for painting projects. Seriously quality work at an affordable price!!"
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Family Home Improvement
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Mount Summit, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Welcome to Family Home Improvement, proudly servicing Henry and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to serving you. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.

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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can apply new plaster over an existing plaster surface, such as a wall or ceiling, provided the old plaster is in good condition. Before you begin, check the stability of the existing plaster. The surface must be clean, free of loose material, and have no peeling paint. It is also recommended to roughen the surface slightly to promote adhesion. For older plaster, applying a base coat like a PVA emulsion or a specific bonding agent or primer is crucial. This step makes the existing plaster less porous and ensures the new and old layers adhere properly for a smooth, long-lasting finish.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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