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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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"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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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Pollock, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

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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

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.

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.

The tool you use to sand plaster will depend on the size of the project. If you’re just working on a small section of your wall to get rid of an uneven spot on the surface, hand-sanding might work. However, for larger projects, a drywall sander can make a huge difference when it comes to both time and elbow grease—and an orbital sander can help for detailed areas such as around ceiling fans.

It’s not a good idea to plaster over broken plaster (unless by broken you’re referring to cracked, in which case that’s perfectly fine). However, broken plaster can be a sign of a larger underlying issue like foundation damage or severe damage to the lath holding up the plaster, so it’s worth investigating before you simply plaster on top of the damage.

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.

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