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Avatar for Nicolle Paint
Nicolle Paint
5.0(
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Serving Silver Spring, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Yes, see before and after photos of one of the problem areas. Excellent work done expeditiously, and Moyses Amador and his helper were on time, worked hard, were careful of the environment around them, and they cleaned up after themselves when the project was over. I had them paint a bathroom with ceiling repairs, the kitchen which also had cracks and repairs as well as two skylights, and a hallway that had some plaster repairs."
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Wilbers Painting
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Serving Silver Spring, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Emergency services offered

"Wilbur's Painting made repairing drywall and painting in my kitchen after a major plumbing repair a breeze. They did an excellent job and I would call them again in the future. They even removed fixtures I was replacing as an added bonus! Very professional and completely done in 2 days."
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Danny's Home Improvement LLC
4.6(
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Serving Silver Spring, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Had a large and unsightly hole in the ceiling sheet rock in the bedroom (I'd Accidentally slipped off a beam in the attic and put my entire foot through the ceiling. Area needing repair ended up being about 4 ft square. Danny did a fantastic job end even matched the ceiling texturing. Absolutely outstanding work. I have a couple other home projects I'd like to get done and will definitely hire him again!"
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Recommended by75%of homeowners
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R & R Decorating, Inc.
4.5(
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Silver Spring, 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."
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drywall installation
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+46

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Yuri's Home Repair
4.6(
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Silver Spring, 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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Response time6 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
SMITHWRIGHT HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES, LLC
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Serving Silver Spring, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

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"Bill did an excellent job. Will definitely hire Bill again. We had 4 different projects that we needed help with an Bill did them all and did them well. Bill helped us with kitchen counter caulking, needed carpentry to replace rotting wood around the front door, cleaning out and reworking the dryer vent piping plus repaired the back fence gate that was a problem getting stuck for years. Bill was a pleasure to work with and even scheduled the project to suite our availability. As I said we will definitely hire bill again."
Roland Park
Woodbine
Silver Spring
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Omar's General Contracting
4.1(
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Serving Silver Spring, MD and surrounding areas

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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

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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Jim Ness
4.8(
27
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Silver Spring, 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.
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Serving Silver Spring, MD and surrounding areas

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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!"
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+13

Response time8 hrs
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, you can install drywall over plaster, but there are important factors to consider. While it can create a smooth, flat surface, it is often not the best approach. Installing drywall over plaster will increase the wall's thickness, which can cause issues with existing window and door frames that may no longer fit. You might also need to adjust power outlets to keep them accessible. A better, though more expensive, option is to remove the old plaster and lath entirely before installing new drywall. Drywalling directly over plaster seals in the old material, and if any problems arise later, you will need to remove both layers down to the structural beams for repairs. Given the potential complications, this job is best handled by professionals.

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.

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.

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