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Ed Chachere Construction Inc
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Scott, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He did an excellent job with the curves in the design.  The only hiccup was there was a one day delay on getting the cement truck to the house.  But on the next morning his crew was here and so was the cement truck and they quickly finished the job.  I would use Mike on any other concrete work I had."
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(She Does It) Affordable Handyman & Cleaning Services
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Scott, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer.

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ASV CONSTRUCTION LLC
5.0(
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Plaster - Install

Serving Scott, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At ASV Construction LLC, we have over 20 years of experience providing high-quality residential construction and remodeling services. We proudly serve Lafayette, LA, and surrounding communities with reliable craftsmanship, honest communication, and exceptional customer service.\n\nOur services include complete home remodeling, carpentry, flooring installation, drywall installation and repair, interior and exterior painting, framing, siding, doors and windows, trim and crown molding, decks, fences, subfloor replacement, home repairs, and many other construction projects.\n\nWe believe every customer deserves quality work done right the first time. We provide free estimates, fair pricing, and keep our clients informed throughout every project. Our goal is to build lasting relationships through professionalism, attention to detail, and dependable service.

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Plaster Repair questions, 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.

Smaller is better when patching holes with spackle. Any holes wider than four to six inches in diameter tend to be too wide to repair with spackle alone. You'll likely want to patch bigger holes with a drywall panel. 

Even holes measuring up to 6 inches may be challenging to fill with spackle alone. For best results, purchase a wall repair patch made from wire mesh. Cut the patch to fit over the hole, then use the spackle to hold it in place. Apply the spackle over the patch as you would for a smaller hole.

Depending on how much adhesive was used as well as the strength of the adhesive, you may have some drywall damage when removing a mirror. You can typically repair most drywall damage if it’s small by sanding the damaged area, applying spackle to smooth the damaged section so it’s flush with the rest of the wall, and repainting the area.

Applying plaster to a wall will usually cost between $2 and $10 per square foot for both the material and labor. The cost will vary based on the quality of the plaster you’re using and whether or not prep work is required before the work begins. Wall prep can add up to about 10% to your total costs. Plastering exterior walls can be more expensive in many cases because they are taller and require scaffolding and safety equipment.

While you should consult with a ceiling professional for larger cracks, especially if you’re not sure what’s causing your ceiling to crack, you can certainly try to repair small cracks on your own. If you’re up for the task, here’s how to repair ceiling cracks for $150 or less.

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