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Avatar for R & R Decorating, Inc.
R & R Decorating, Inc.
4.5(
358
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Plaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Olney, 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
Avatar for Omar's General Contracting
Omar's General Contracting
4.1(
196
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Olney, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I contacted Omar about a job to repair a section of drywall in a kitchen that was damaged by a bathroom leak, and then to paint the entire kitchen ceiling after the repair. After taking a look at some emailed photos of the area, Omar provided a fair estimate - less than the most expensive estimate I got, but more than an estimate from another handyman. Omar was very responsive in providing the estimate within 24 hours, and also was able to start the job within 1-2 days after agreeing on the estimate. On the day, one of Omar's crew members, Benevicio(?), showed up on time, confirmed what needed to be done, and then began covering all of the areas with tape and plastic protection from dust and painting, as well as covering the floors between the front door and the repair area with drop cloths. He did what was needed to repair the sheetrock, and then painted the entire kitchen ceiling with the paint that I provided. He was careful to avoid contact with the walls, since we discussed that I didn't have paint to repaint the walls, only the ceiling. As other reviewers have mentioned, B. took care to protect the areas from dust and paint - covering all the walls, sealing off the open kitchen with a plastic divider, covering the floors, and wearing shoe covers - which I certainly appreciated. And, he was conscientious about clean-up after the job, to try to leave the work site as he found it. The job he did with the drywall repair and painting was also top-notch. I've had a number of sheetrock repairs done in our home, and this was one of the more flawless repairs - it's almost impossible to see the joints between the drywall patch and the original drywall, which is difficult to make happen. I appreciate the attention to detail and skill, so I won't hesitate to call Omar agin."
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
Avatar for Jim Ness
Jim Ness
4.8(
27
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Olney, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The dry wall specialist came out at the appointed time and date. Followed through for three days, coming when he said he would - all on time. He did a superb job of drywall repair and matching the 17 year old paint that was on the walls. I would highly recommend Jim Ness and Co for any job. They are coming out to install wall and floor cabinets because I trust them."
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 Olney, 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
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Precision Renovation and Construction
Precision Renovation and Construction
4.5(
25
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Plaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Olney, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We hired Precision Renovation after the city damaged the foundation of our building when they installed brick pavement in the alley. After getting several bids, Precision provided the most comprehensive estimate and very reasonable cost (although they were not the cheapest of bids, they were the most professional and detail oriented contractors). Fast forward 18 months, a delivery truck hit one of our retaining walls. Again, we got several estimates, and we called on Precision to provide one of those estimates. We choose Precision for the job, their estimate was inline with the other contractors, and were familiar and trusted the quality of Precision s work Like before, they were very professional, detailed oriented, cost effective and reliable. In both cases, they did the repairs in a timely fashion, finished products looked like there were no prior damages, and unlike many contractors, they did not start and stop, then come back in x-number of days/weeks to complete the project... They started and completed the job without any gaps of days/weeks in between the project. We highly recommend Precision and look forward to working with them again."
Front Facade Restoraation
Front Facade Restoraation
Front Facade Restoraation
Front Facade Restoraation
Front Facade Restoraation

+86

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pablo & Jr Construction
5.0(
8
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Plaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Olney, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys are the real deal. Experienced, professional, top notch work. We hired them to complete a new construction project and they met and exceeded all expectations. The drywall and finishing turned out flawless. Would hire again over and over again."
Life Science Logistics
Life Science Logistics
Life Science Logistics
Life Science Logistics
Life Science Logistics

+2

Response time6 hrs
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

While it’s most common to sand plaster dry, it is possible to wet-sand plaster, too. Doing so can reduce the amount of plaster dust released into the air and make it easier to work in smaller, more delicate areas (such as around wall trim). However, some people find that wet sanding leads to more imperfections, which is why larger walls are more often dry sanded to ensure an even finish.

Smaller is better when patching holes with spackle. Any holes wider than four to six inches in diameter tend to be too wide to repair with spackle alone. You'll likely want to patch bigger holes with a drywall panel. 

Even holes measuring up to 6 inches may be challenging to fill with spackle alone. For best results, purchase a wall repair patch made from wire mesh. Cut the patch to fit over the hole, then use the spackle to hold it in place. Apply the spackle over the patch as you would for a smaller hole.

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