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Ferraz Plastering
5.0(
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Serving Dedham, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I selected Ferraz Plastering off Angi’s list. It was a plaster repair job due to a hole in the roof causing water damage. After the wet material was removed, Erick came in reinsulated the ceiling and did great job on the plastering. Also they painted all the walls even though it was only necessary to paint two of the walls. He also made sure the insulation completely covered the exposed area to the roof. I would recommend Erick again for any ceiling, painting or plastering job!"
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
Mark J Marenghi
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Serving Dedham, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1977

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mark Marenghi and Frank are exceptional professionals. They worked diligently, were on-time, right on the cost estimate, and delivered a quality work product which exceeded all expectations. They were also very accommodating to an interested, inexperienced homeowner with a number of questions and periodic interruptions. It was an absolute pleasure to trust them with this challenging plastering repair work on a historic house."
Response time1 day
Response rate97%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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CD Plastering
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Serving Dedham, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend CD Plastering. Con was quick to provide an estimate for our job and efficient in completing it. He obviously takes great pride in his work and the end result was exactly what we wanted. I'll be keeping CD Plastering in mind for any future projects we might have."
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Master Plastering & Services, Inc.
4.6(
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Serving Dedham, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Master Plastering was very responsive to my request to repair ceiling plaster and replace a windowsill. Marcio, Elaine and their team planned work to fit my schedule, were on time, professional, and efficient, then thoroughly cleaned up when they done. Master Plastering did an excellent job and I highly recommend this company."
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Response time5 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
BWalsh
4.9(
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Serving Dedham, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Bertie to repair some ceilings in my kitchen, living room, and bathroom. He did a really nice job and left the house tidy when it was all said and done. He was responsive to my calls, and very friendly and professional. The work looks great and I've already recommended him to a friend. He is definitely a plaster guy I'd call in the future."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MJM Plastering
5.0(
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Serving Dedham, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I am a general contractor who has been using MJM plastering for the past 10+ years. They truly are top-notch when it comes to plastering and their customer service is unmatched. All of their employees are efficient and extremely skilled in plastering. I would recommend them for any, and all of your plastering needs. Gaetano c fodera"
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Response time4 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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NE Plastering and Painting
4.7(
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Serving Dedham, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Nelson is an excellent plasterer and contractor. He repaired a water leak in my ceiling and now it looks like it was never there. His friend Emerson painted the entire room and did a phenomenal job. He’s a very hard worker and amazing painter. Everything was spotless when he was finished. I would definitely recommend these two guys."
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Response time6 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by42%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.

Installing or repairing plaster on ceilings differs slightly from performing the same motions on a wall. You’ll apply slightly less plaster to lower the overall weight of the ceiling. Wall texturing is common, whereas most ceilings are smooth plaster. Tough coat plaster is strong, meaning you can use less while retaining a solid surface.

Plaster can be a difficult DIY to master, especially if you plan to plaster an entire room, rather than patch a small area. Before you begin a plaster DIY project, you need to know which tools and type of plaster to use. It's also important to know how to prepare the surface and apply the plaster for a smooth finish. If that all sounds like a lot of work, you may prefer hiring a local plaster repair contractor to do the job.

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.

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.

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