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Avatar for Nicolle Paint
Nicolle Paint
5.0(
59
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Colesville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Yuri's Home Repair
4.6(
112
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Colesville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Yuri, came to fix some crack and and siding that needed to be repaired he did a very good job and took his time and the price was great will be hiring again for my next job"
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work

+94

Response time6 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Avatar for R & R Decorating, Inc.
R & R Decorating, Inc.
4.5(
358
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Plaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Colesville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
 Before
drywall installation
before
Roof replacement
 painting in progres

+46

Response time7 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
SMITHWRIGHT HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES, LLC
4.6(
123
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Colesville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

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
Before
After

+16

Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Omar's General Contracting
4.1(
196
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Colesville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I've hired Omar's company for several years on a variety of projects, from comprehensive bathroom renovations to plaster repair work, and have always been happy with the quality of work, timeliness, and price. Omar is very customer focused and makes sure the work is met with full satisfaction. He is flexible and works with the customer on selecting the right fixtures, tile, cabinets, and other details. I would highly recommend Omar's General Contracting for anyone looking for a good, trustworthy contractor."
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
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Jim Ness
4.8(
27
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Colesville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

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
D.L. Boyd, Inc.
3.8(
22
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Colesville, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1967

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"DL Boyd was absolutely amazing to work with -- scheduling was easy and Sharon + Mr. Boyd offered a comprehensive plan to solve my plaster/drywall issue. They were able to get someone out the very next day. Benjamin Gaston, who was my contractor the following day was INCREDIBLE -- beyond patient, helpful, and thorough in the job, and very willing to go above and beyond in response to many of my questions. Couldn't rate these guys higher!"
Front
Side
Dormer Damage
Front
Side

+13

Response time8 hrs
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

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).

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.

You can skim coat plaster, but it’s better to repair the plaster itself. A skim coat is a thin coat of drywall joint compound spread over the surface of a wall. The result is a flat finish that looks pleasing, but part of the appeal of plaster is its imperfections and aesthetic. Skim coating is best when limited to drywall applications.

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.

Plastering and skimming are two different techniques for finishing walls. Plastering involves applying a thick layer of a plaster mixture—typically containing gypsum, lime, cement, sand, and water—to create a new surface. This process often requires multiple coats and is used for repairing significant damage or creating decorative textures. Skimming, on the other hand, is a technique that involves applying a thin layer of drywall compound or joint compound over an existing surface to smooth it out, covering minor imperfections, small cracks, or uneven textures for a polished look. Plastering is generally more costly and labor-intensive than skimming. Although some people use the terms interchangeably, they refer to different processes and materials.

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