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J & M Plastering
4.8(
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Serving Halifax, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John's work was excellent! He was here on time and completed the repair to our existing plastered walls in less than 2 weeks for a very large room including the ceiling and sloped walls. The result is nothing less than spectacular! I would hire him in an instant. Thank you, John!"
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
McCarthy Plastering
4.9(
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Serving Halifax, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Colin was just terrific--responsive, professional, cordial and efficient! His workmanship was top-notch, and the projects for which we hired him, including drywall and plaster repair and installation in several locations around our house, were completed on time and on budget. We'd give Colin and McCarthy Plastering more than five stars were that possible and hire him again without hesitation."
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Graziano Plastering
4.9(
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Serving Halifax, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"George Graziano responded quickly to my initial request through the HomeAdvisor website, then responded quickly to coming to my house, looking at the repair job, texting me an estimate, and coming to do the job. So his communication is quick and straightford. His drywall/plaster work is excellent--he removed and repaired a 3Ã 7 foot section of water-damaged ceiling-- it looks great and is ready to be painted with no additional prep! So: 1. Communication and scheduling: excellent, 2. Craftsmanship and Work-habits: excellent. What more can I say? I would hire him again, and I recommend him without reservation to do your drywall/plastering job. Thanks George!"
Response time1 day
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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MJM Plastering
5.0(
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Serving Halifax, 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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Tellez Plastering Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Halifax, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Pedro was great and very professional. I had a hole behind my stove that I needed patched. Pedro came promptly at the agreed upon time and completed the job efficiently. He even went above and beyond and repaired some of the plastering along the side wall. A great experience overall."
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Ken Russell Plastering Inc.
4.2(
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Serving Halifax, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ken was great to deal with and very professional. His crew did an excellent job plastering my bathroom. I highly recommend him and his team for any plastering jobs at a reasonable price."
Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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America Plastering
3.8(
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Serving Halifax, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great job, affordable price and excelent professionals! They came two weeks ago at 7 a.m. to install the drywall and at 4p.m. they were done with Plastering.They cleaned up at the end and they are. Very respectful. My husband and I loved their job.;"
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

This depends on how much plaster is applied and in how many layers, but a decent estimate is around 150 square feet. If you are applying only two coats on a small wall, there is a chance you may only need one or two gallons for the entire project. If you are plastering a large living room wall with high ceilings, using one of the more involved techniques–like Scagliola–that requires several coats, expect the project materials costs to add up quickly. 

Yes, you can apply new plaster over an existing plaster surface, such as a wall or ceiling, provided the old plaster is in good condition. Before you begin, check the stability of the existing plaster. The surface must be clean, free of loose material, and have no peeling paint. It is also recommended to roughen the surface slightly to promote adhesion. For older plaster, applying a base coat like a PVA emulsion or a specific bonding agent or primer is crucial. This step makes the existing plaster less porous and ensures the new and old layers adhere properly for a smooth, long-lasting finish.

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.

If you already have plaster walls and ceilings, adding new plaster costs $2 to $10 per square foot. For an average-sized room, that would come out to $1,200 to $10,000. However, the cost to replace plaster with drywall is higher—running between $720 and $1,250 for a 10-by-8-foot wall or ceiling (not including drywall finishing).

You can repair plaster ceilings yourself after the cause of the ceiling damage has been addressed. However, the repair can easily take 5 hours and can be slightly challenging for those without previous experience. If you do decide to flex your DIY muscle, have a helper to help hold the ladder and pass you the tools for safety purposes.

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