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Avatar for Nicolle Paint
Nicolle Paint
5.0(
44
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Serving Wheaton, 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 rate97%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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R & R Decorating, Inc.
4.5(
358
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Serving Wheaton, 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
before
Roof replacement
 painting in progres

+46

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Yuri's Home Repair
4.6(
111
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Serving Wheaton, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I needed a screw-in access panel from the wall in the bedroom to the shower plumbing. The panel was framed nicely inside the space and there was nice molding around the opening. That work was done quickly and mostly done right. I asked him to provide anchors for the screws. He said there would anchors but he didn't put them in. That will mean that putting the panel back will be difficult. Most of the work he did was good but I don't appreciate that he told me he would anchor the screws but then he didn't."
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work

+94

Response time6 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
SMITHWRIGHT HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES, LLC
4.6(
123
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Serving Wheaton, 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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After

+16

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Omar's General Contracting
4.1(
196
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Serving Wheaton, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

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 time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Jim Ness
4.8(
27
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Serving Wheaton, 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
D.L. Boyd, Inc.
3.8(
22
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Serving Wheaton, 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!"
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Side
Dormer Damage
Front
Side

+13

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

You can put certain types of plaster over other types, but doing so isn't always the best idea. For example, putting a coat of gypsum over lime plaster is possible, but doing so will limit the lime plaster's breathability and potentially affect its performance.

Since cement plaster tends to leave a textured surface, no matter how much you smooth it, some people prefer to use gypsum plaster as a topcoat over cement plaster, creating a smoother surface.

This depends on how much plaster is applied and in how many layers, but a decent estimate is around 150 square feet. If you are applying only two coats on a small wall, there is a chance you may only need one or two gallons for the entire project. If you are plastering a large living room wall with high ceilings, using one of the more involved techniques–like Scagliola–that requires several coats, expect the project materials costs to add up quickly. 

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.

Although they are used for similar tasks, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum and is primarily used for large-scale projects like taping and finishing seams on new drywall. Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it a thicker compound best suited for small wall repairs like filling nail holes or cracks, as it dries quickly and is easy to sand. For small repairs, either product can be suitable. However, you can use joint compound for small jobs in place of spackle, but you cannot use spackle for large-scale taping and mudding projects.

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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