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Avatar for Optimum Drywall
Optimum Drywall
5.0(
16
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Overlea, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Murray did a wonderful job on my bathroom wall repair and painting for a very reasonable price. He completely covered everything to keep things clean. He is a very nice man and I plan to hire him for another project I have planned."
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for G & N General Contractor, LLC
G & N General Contractor, LLC
4.9(
15
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Repair

Serving Overlea, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional. Response was very quick. Started job on time as we agreed. Had rain but was ready to work and kept us up to date in timely manner each day. Took care of all items we needed repaired. Cleaned up areas where work was done each day. Very excellent painting job on the exterior of whole house. I very much will use them again and recommend ."
Exterior painting
Rest area
Basement renovation
Basement renovation
Deck restoration

+14

Response time40 mins
Response rate99%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Hugo Carpet Services, LLC
Hugo Carpet Services, LLC
4.1(
36
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Repair

Serving Overlea, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I must say I was nervous about allowing a carpet service do repair on my laminate hardware floor. They sure did a absolutely amazing job! I mean I was completely speechless at the superb quality of work and the time it took them to complete the job was mindblowing! After completing this job for me, I'll be using them for any carpet, tile, hardwood floor installs in the future for sure!"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for PatchMaster North Baltimore
PatchMaster North Baltimore
5.0(
1
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Overlea, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

PatchMaster Baltimore North specializes in professional drywall, plaster and ceiling repair for homes and businesses throughout Baltimore and surrounding communities. We repair holes, cracks, water-damaged drywall, nail pops, damaged ceilings and textured surfaces, with expert texture matching and color-matched painting for a seamless finish. From small patches to larger drywall repairs and installation, our licensed and insured team delivers clean, efficient workmanship with dust-minimizing practices. Free estimates available.

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Ceiling Repair
Wall Repair
Crack Repair
Wall Restoration

+4

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Juan's Home Improvement, LLC
3.8(
57
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Plaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Overlea, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Short Review: Juan completed a small job for me: removal of a 140sqf plaster ceiling, installation of a new drywall ceiling, installation of recessed lighting, finish work and painting. Overall, Juan is a really good, honest guy and he did great work with the drywall and electrical. Improvements in communication and cleaning of the worksite would make him a 5/5. I would hire again if he treated the space a bit more delicately to prevent damage and cleaned up significantly better at the end. Full Review: Pros: Juan has attention to detail to his work; the end result was very professional. He underestimated how much time the project would take by a couple days, however he worked over the weekend during his family time to make sure the project was done on my timeline. Juan arrived pretty early on most days (e.g. 7:00a.m.) and put in full days to get the project done. Cons: I was out of town for 3/6 days of the project. There were a couple issues with the installation that I would have appreciated a phone call to discuss before moving forward. Although he did arrive early, he was sometimes off +/- a couple hours for his arrival. This is only an issue if you are planning to meet him, which wasnâ t absolutely necessary on my part. Cleaning was a bit of an issue. Juan did wipe things down as he went, but the level of cleanliness at the end was not great in my opinion. He put plastic over the door leading to other rooms, however a significant amount of dust made it throughout the other rooms. I had to clean this a couple times. In the outdoor space it appears he poured a couple buckets of spackle and water in the yard, areas that had just been seeded with grass and I had asked him to be careful of. To be fair, my yard is small, but still the mess could have been avoided. The site was roughly wiped down and the floor was mopped, however I still had significant piles of dust on most horizontal surfaces, walls were scuffed up and had multiple new hand prints, and the wood floor had multiple scratches and depressions from moving the fridge around. The fridge is heavy, but I have moved it in and out of that room a couple times with no damage to the floor so I know it can be done. A little more grace would have been appreciated so I didnâ t have to repair a damaged floor. He purchased some stain markers for me to help repair, but this wonâ t remove the long dented scratches. Overall, I had to spend 3 hours cleaning up excess dust, wiping down walls, and repainting (rolling out) the walls to cover up new marks (and old marks) on the walls. I think most of this could have been avoided."
Concrete Porch Upgrade
One man setting up Crown
4750 Witchhazel Way
Rootten wood Removal
Porch Upgrade

+270

Response time11 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

On average, repairing a ceiling costs anywhere from $450 to $1,750. However, there are many variables that can impact the price of this project. For example, the type of ceiling material, type and extent of the damage, and local labor rates all affect your costs. Holes and cracks are less expensive to fix, while structural issues and water damage are pricier problems.

Technically speaking, you can use drywall primer over plasters. However, oil-based primers work the most effectively on wall plasters. Meanwhile, water-based primers work just as well with drywalls. Nowadays, there are also universal primers suitable for drywall and plaster. Overall, you will be fine as long as you are using a trustworthy brand.

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