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Jason Bullock
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Repair

Serving Colfax, LA and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

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My name's Jason, i do a lot of repairs, i can do installs as well to a limit of permits of course but I will provide as much service I can and get the job done right! I also do some mechanic work as well, Just tell me what you need installed or repaired and I'll guarantee be of help!

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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Repair

Serving Colfax, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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"I have had several things repaired around my house by Hope's Handyman. He does an incredible job and the work is reasonably priced. I will definitely be calling Hope's Handyman for all of my future handyman needs!"
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Response time20 mins
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One Way Construction
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Plaster - Install - For Business

Serving Colfax, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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"The rep measured everything the way it should be done. He recommended stuff i hadnt even thought of. outstanding."
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Response time11 hrs
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Colfax, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

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"Although they were a young group, they were very professional, on time, and were extremely reasonable for the money."
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

Repairing plaster walls or ceilings is almost always worthwhile. It restores the appearance of your home, and if it's an exterior wall, the repair can improve curb appeal and provide a great return on investment when selling. Plaster repairs can also reinforce the wall, preventing minor cracks from spreading, and improve your home’s energy efficiency by fixing gaps in the insulative material, potentially lowering your heating and cooling bills. Additionally, hiring a professional allows them to check if the damage is from a serious underlying issue, such as foundation instability. Catching a problem like this early could save you thousands.

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.

Yes, you can install drywall over plaster, but there are important factors to consider. While it can create a smooth, flat surface, it is often not the best approach. Installing drywall over plaster will increase the wall's thickness, which can cause issues with existing window and door frames that may no longer fit. You might also need to adjust power outlets to keep them accessible. A better, though more expensive, option is to remove the old plaster and lath entirely before installing new drywall. Drywalling directly over plaster seals in the old material, and if any problems arise later, you will need to remove both layers down to the structural beams for repairs. Given the potential complications, this job is best handled by professionals.

If you already have plaster walls and ceilings, adding new plaster costs $2 to $10 per square foot. For an average-sized room, that would come out to $1,200 to $10,000. However, the cost to replace plaster with drywall is higher—running between $720 and $1,250 for a 10-by-8-foot wall or ceiling (not including drywall finishing).

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.

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