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Jason Bullock
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Serving Pollock, 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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Knights Renovation Services LLC
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Serving Pollock, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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Emergency services offered

"I am completely satisfied with Knight's Renovation Services. The work was professionally done. I am extremely happy that I finally have people who are both professional and trustworthy to help me. I am so impressed with their work and I will only hire them going forward."
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Hope's Handyman
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Repair

Serving Pollock, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

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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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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Pollock, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am very satisfied with the work that was done, he was very conscientious with us living in the house he was careful with the furniture. he was really good at communicating and respecting our schedule, always on top asking what time he could come to start working. He always asked for permission to continue working on certain things that were needed after schedule."
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

All plaster walls will crack over time due to normal house settling and expansion and contraction from temperature and moisture changes. Small, thin hairline cracks are generally not serious and are mostly a cosmetic issue. However, larger or more significant cracks can indicate structural problems.

Here's how to tell the difference:

  • Cosmetic Cracks: Cracks that are 0.5 cm (0.2 inches) or thinner are typically cosmetic.

  • Structural Cracks: Cracks wider than 0.5 cm, excessive or deep cracks, multiple cracks in the same area, or cracks that span around corners can signify a structural or foundation issue. Cracks along the joints where walls meet the ceiling also warrant attention.

For cracks wider than 0.5 cm, structural repair is needed. If a crack is 2.5 cm (1 inch) or wider, or if you notice any signs of a structural problem, it is best to contact a plaster repair professional to assess the damage.

Although they are used for similar tasks, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum and is primarily used for large-scale projects like taping and finishing seams on new drywall. Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it a thicker compound best suited for small wall repairs like filling nail holes or cracks, as it dries quickly and is easy to sand. For small repairs, either product can be suitable. However, you can use joint compound for small jobs in place of spackle, but you cannot use spackle for large-scale taping and mudding projects.

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.

Many services include repainting to match the existing surface. Confirm with your provider.

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. 

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