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Top-Rated Plaster repair specialists in Downsville - Updated Nov 2026

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S&S Preferred Home Improvement
3.7(
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Downsville, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job. They were punctual and professional. I would hire them again."
Response time2 days
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Wired 2 Build
5.0(
2
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Downsville, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Wired 2 Build, Joe Boyd and son Justin Boyd, were an absolute team in the replacement of Kitchen and bedroom floors. They had to tear out old rotted floors, re-level house, install new floor joists, install 3/4 inch plyboard, and installed laminate flooring on top of plyboard. New molding was installed all around walls. They did an excellent job in an above reasonable time-frame. I would highly recommend his professional services. He was reasonably priced. Will hire again for future home remodeling."
Response time6 days
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Crabtree's Drywall
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Downsville, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Welcome to Crabtree's Drywall! We are the premier professional home improvement company in West Monroe. We specialize in drywall installations and repairs, interior painting, and custom interior trim! We offer the highest quality and most attentive customer service. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. \n \nWhether your project involves minor repairs or a complete drywall hanging, we are glad to be your number one choice. \n \nPlease call us today to schedule your appointment! \n

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FMS, LLC
2.3(
18
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Downsville, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Completed work quickly, picked up debris, and we're very dependable. Will certainly use them again!"
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Plaster Repair FAQs, answered by experts

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.

This depends on how much plaster is applied and in how many layers, but a decent estimate is around 150 square feet. If you are applying only two coats on a small wall, there is a chance you may only need one or two gallons for the entire project. If you are plastering a large living room wall with high ceilings, using one of the more involved techniques–like Scagliola–that requires several coats, expect the project materials costs to add up quickly. 

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.

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.

Costs depend on damage size, labor rates, and whether additional services like painting are required.

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