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RICHARD'S CUSTOM PAINTING, L.L.C.
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For Business

Serving Plain Dealing, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I chose Richard's Painting to paint the exterior of my home. Mr. Richard came to my home and while here I mentioned I needed a new fence. Turns out Richard's Painting is a general contractor and can handle just about anything around your home. He and his son are professional, attentive and engaged with the customer. I would highly recommend Richard's Painting, LLC to anyone needing a good contractor."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Stucco repair services
4.0(
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Plain Dealing, LA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Shanon was extremely helpful and efficient while repairing the plaster and fixing cracks in the walls of our 100-year-old home. His work was thorough and high-quality, and we are very happy with the results. We will definitely be hiring him again. Heather & Joey Guin"
Stucco repair job
Stucco repair job
Early Walter, Jr. Painting, LLC
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Plaster - Repair

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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Plaster - Repair - For Business

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
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

Common causes of ceiling cracks along drywall seams include poor drywall installation techniques, structural issues, truss uplift, and foundation problems. Temperature and humidity also play major roles in ceiling cracks flush with the wall. As the drywall shrinks and expands from major temperature changes or extreme humidity shifts, this can cause the drywall to crack.

While it is possible to repair minor plaster cracks or holes yourself, it is generally not recommended for larger jobs or if you want a professional result. Plaster repair can be difficult in practice; proper wall preparation and achieving a smooth, seamless finish that blends with the existing wall requires experience, especially on textured surfaces. Hiring a professional ensures the repair will be durable and last longer, potentially saving you money over time. A pro can also determine if the cracks are from normal expansion or a more serious underlying issue.

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.

Technically speaking, you can use drywall primer over plasters. However, oil-based primers work the most effectively on wall plasters. Meanwhile, water-based primers work just as well with drywalls. Nowadays, there are also universal primers suitable for drywall and plaster. Overall, you will be fine as long as you are using a trustworthy brand.

You will be placing holes in the wall to hang the mounting bracket. If you’re mounting a large TV, the bolts in use could make significant holes around half an inch in diameter. Other than a few holes, though, the process of mounting the TV should not cause significant damage to the wall, unless you make an error and miss the wall stud, tearing out drywall. Should you decide to remove the mount later, the DIY drywall repair cost for a small hole usually is $10 to $30. It’s a repair you can do in a few minutes.

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