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McCarthy Plastering
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Serving Georgetown, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our family did a huge addition with a family basement(playroom) living room/dining room & master bedroom. Colin McCarthy's plastering was truly excellent!! He even did venetian plastering on my dining room ceiling. My husband & I were SO impressed by his work/work ethic. He was prompt, highly efficient & left the house clean every day. We enthusiastically recommend McCarthy plastering for ANY home remodeling!"
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MJM Plastering
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Serving Georgetown, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I needed a repair on my ceiling with a scroll pattern. I had quotes from several companies. MJM Plastring was the only one that indicated that I had a "sand finish scroll pattern" on my ceiling and replied that he had done repairs on these patterns before. He even sent a picture of a recent repair , not of a sand finish scroll, but of another pattern. I hired MJM for the job. Mike came and was the owner, indicate that the rest of his crew was at another job. Mike was professional in every respect. Put down plastic and cleaned up afterwords. I was very impressed with therepair. I cant even tell it was a repair as it blended in perfectly. I am very happy and would highly recommend MJM Plastering without hesitation."
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Response time4 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
AA Plastering & Drywall
4.9(
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Plaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Georgetown, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Bob did an exceptional job with plastering and smoothing over popcorn ceiling. There was added difficulty to the job due to harsh weather conditions which added more moisture and other variables, but Bob took care to provide clear and concise directions for me and for me to provide to other contractors. I would certainly recommend"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Preferred Skimcoat, Inc.
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - RepairPlaster - Install - For Business

Serving Georgetown, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Matt was super responsive and kind. He got in and did the job within days of us requesting a quote. We are finishing our basement which is cement blocks. We attempted to start to plaster and decided we could not do it. Matt and his team plastered the walls over where we had failed and made them look gorgeous. We were not home at the time and when we got home, our jaws dropped. Highly recommend."
Response time2 days
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Robert Pino
4.9(
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Georgetown, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Bob to repair a door frame that was split, and he was fantastic. Bob was a clear communicator, came to the job prepared, and very friendly. He arrived on time, the quality of his work was excellent and fairly priced, and he finished the work faster than initially projected. Bob also went out of his way to do some additional touch-up paint work in the unit, and gave my girlfriend a small screwdriver for another repair in her apartment. I have no complaints, and will definitely use Pino Construction for any of my future repairs! I strongly suggest that you check with him for any of your future repair work too."
Response time4 hrs
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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VanGuard Pro Painters
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For Business

Serving Georgetown, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Felipe and team were great to work with!! They were so accommodating around paint colors, repaired all the rotted wood and did a wonderful job with the painting/end product!! We would definitely hire them again!! Thank you!!!"
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Response time2 days
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Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Blackdog Builders, Inc.
2.6(
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Repair

Serving Georgetown, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Is your home repair to-do list too much to handle on your own? Let the professionals at Blackdog Home Services help! Our team offers a wide range of home repair and maintenance services to keep Southern NH and Northeastern MA residents comfortable and happy. Whether your countertops need replacing or your drywall needs repair, you can depend on Blackdog to provide high-quality services for projects of any size.\n\nLife can get busy, and managing home services can be overwhelming — that’s why it’s best to trust home service professionals to handle the job. When your home requires repair, maintenance, or upgrades, you need Blackdog Home Services to get the job done right. With decades of industry experience, our team is uniquely capable of delivering long-lasting solutions personalized to fit each client’s specific needs.

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

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.

Plaster ceilings can sag for several reasons. In some cases, the plaster and other building materials shift and come apart over time, which is why you’ll commonly find drooping plaster ceilings in older homes. Improper installation, foot traffic, and water damage—often from a leaky roof or a broken pipe—can also cause plaster ceilings to sag.

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.

Plaster that sags or bulges, shows extensive deep cracks, or is crumbling from water damage or simply time may need replacement. Plaster walls can look a little “worn” for a long time before they need replacing. The only real way to know if it needs a replacement is to hire a professional to assess the condition of the plaster.

You can put certain types of plaster over other types, but doing so isn't always the best idea. For example, putting a coat of gypsum over lime plaster is possible, but doing so will limit the lime plaster's breathability and potentially affect its performance.

Since cement plaster tends to leave a textured surface, no matter how much you smooth it, some people prefer to use gypsum plaster as a topcoat over cement plaster, creating a smoother surface.

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