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Nicolle Paint
5.0(
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Serving Cloverly, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"All I can say is he is amazing. I had a complicated plaster need that had been poorly done by previous contractors and had reached the point of thinking a good looking ceiling was not possible. He proved me wrong and helped with other things and was flexible and helpful in every way possible. Hire him !!"
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rob Remodeling LLC
4.9(
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Serving Cloverly, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Removal of old plaster ceiling and replace with new drywall ceiling. The job was done quickly and professionally and everything was cleaned up thoroughly to my satisfaction."
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Drywall Project
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+12

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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R & R Decorating, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Cloverly, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Raphael and crew were fast and amazing handling my problem with the plaster ceiling and went above and beyond in their work. You won't find better and Raphael went the extra mile for a great job. More than I expected. I feel very blessed to know that I can call him to help me also in the future."
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drywall installation
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Roof replacement
 painting in progres

+46

Response time7 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Yuri's Home Repair
4.6(
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Serving Cloverly, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Yuri and his partner did an excellent job repairing the plaster and ceiling walls in our small bathroom, living room, and kitchen. They also replaced a baseboard and broken tiles and painted. We will definitely hire them again. Donâ t hesitate to use them."
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+94

Response time6 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
SMITHWRIGHT HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Cloverly, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great! We had a list of repairs that built-up over the years and Bill did a thorough, beautiful job of attending to everything. He's meticulous with his work and was a pleasure to work with. Bill explained the nature of the repairs needed and answered all our questions. It's a relief to have these repairs made -- we are in better shape than when the work was first done (by someone else.)"
Roland Park
Woodbine
Silver Spring
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+16

Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Omar's General Contracting
4.1(
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Serving Cloverly, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"EXCELLENT! I cannot rave enough about Mr Omar and his worker. The repairman has 15 years of experience in drywall and painting. The job he did was seamless. Fair Price, Good Communication, Timely and punctual ! Work is impeccable . So happy !"
Basement Kitchen Renovation and Flooring
Custom made Basement Kitchen Built-ins and Painting
Basement Bedroom Built-ins
Before House Renovations
During Renovations

+15

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Jim Ness
4.8(
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Serving Cloverly, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired them to repair a patch in my ceiling-they responded promptly, arrived on time and did they work without any issue. I will hire them again next time I have work to be done."
Shower tile work and rot
Shower tile work and rot
Shower tile work and rot
Shower tile work and rot
Jumbo Lego style Wall

+13

Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

Plaster walls typically last between 30 and 70 years, but depending on the quality of the materials and the moisture levels in the building, they can last for over 100 years. With expert application and consistent maintenance, plaster can even last for centuries. To extend its lifespan, it is important to have the plaster professionally installed, address any water damage promptly, and repair small cracks as they appear. Regular inspections by a professional can help identify and address concerning cracks before they become significant issues.

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.

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.

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.

If your home was built before the 1940s and was not remodeled in the past 50 or so years, you probably have plaster walls. Aside from assuming, there are some practical ways to tell if you have plaster walls, including the following: If you knock on the wall and it feels solid, not hollow, if you can’t insert a thumbtack easily, if there are cracks that look like spiderwebs, or if your home has curved, arched, or swirled walls, doorways, or window openings.

If you have an unfinished basement or attic, you could examine the backs of any finished walls to check, too.

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