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Oscar Vico Painting
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Plaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Barnstable, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Oscar takes great pride in his work. He transformed our living room. He did an amazing job of painting the walls and repairing the ceiling. We are very pleased with the outcome. Oscar is a hard worker. He knows what to do and he does it. We highly recommend you hiring Oscar."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Cape Painters
4.7(
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Barnstable, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike did a great job. The finished project looks really really great. I would recommend Mike to others and will have him out to the house in the Spring for some outside jobs."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate88%
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Sonart Construction Corp.
2.3(
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Barnstable, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I recently had my shingle roof replaced and I?m very happy with the results. The team was professional, punctual, and completed the job efficiently. The quality of the work is excellent, and the new roof looks great. They kept the work area clean and communicated well throughout the process. I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing a roof replacement."
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Scorpions Contracting, Inc.
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Plaster - Install - For Business

Serving Barnstable, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

With many years of experience, Scorpions Contracting Inc has built a positive reputation in the local community. We completely understand what you're going through. We know every customer has different desires, different needs and different schedules.

Response time12 hrs
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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.

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.

Plaster is a beautiful finish but is labor-intensive to install and remove. It’s vulnerable to cracking and more sensitive to moisture variance than drywall. Installing plaster on a new wall is an expensive process that can take days to weeks, depending on the scope. Removing a plaster wall can also be quite expensive and time-consuming.

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

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.

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