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RICHARD'S CUSTOM PAINTING, L.L.C.
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Serving Plain Dealing, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is the only company I hire for all of my painting needs. They are professional, clean, timely and a pleasure to work with. Over the last few years, I’ve hired them for many projects, big and small. You will not be disappointed with them."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Early Walter, Jr. Painting, LLC
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Serving Plain Dealing, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

Free estimates

"Mr. Walter and his crew did a wonderful job painting a bonus room addition in my home. The room has several different surface materials including drywall, paneling, posts, trim, and acoustical tile. The room looks fabulous and is now my favorite room in the house. They also face painted bathroom cabinets and did an excellent job in there as well. I highly recommend Mr. Walter! I would hire him again in a heartbeat."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
DWELD
5.0(
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Serving Plain Dealing, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Our mission at DWELD, is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a homeowner's face at the end of a project! DWELD stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team. We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Mitchell's Home Services
New to Angi

Serving Plain Dealing, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. When interacting with Mitchell's Home Services, you will notice that we are particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.

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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

Whether you can install or repair plaster yourself depends on the project's size and your comfort level with DIY projects. It's possible to handle small repairs on your own, but for larger projects like a room restoration or a full installation, it's often best to hire a local plaster professional. The final appearance, even coverage, and durability of the plaster depend heavily on proper wall preparation and application. If you are not 100% confident in your ability to achieve a professional result, letting an expert handle the job is a worthwhile investment.

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.

Costs range from $200 to $800, depending on the area size and damage severity.

If your home was built before the 1940s and was not remodeled in the past 50 or so years, you probably have plaster walls. Aside from assuming, there are some practical ways to tell if you have plaster walls, including the following: If you knock on the wall and it feels solid, not hollow, if you can’t insert a thumbtack easily, if there are cracks that look like spiderwebs, or if your home has curved, arched, or swirled walls, doorways, or window openings.

If you have an unfinished basement or attic, you could examine the backs of any finished walls to check, too.

It depends on the construction of your wall. Most handypeople can fix small holes in drywall. If your wall is plaster or brick, more significant damage may require a drywall contractor or a mason. Hiring a handyperson costs less than a more specialized type of contractor, but they’re not trained in all types of wall repairs.

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