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Avatar for Lakeside Painting & Plaster Repair LLC
Lakeside Painting & Plaster Repair LLC
4.7(
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Melvindale, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The repair was thorough, expert, and professional. There aren't many companies that know how to work with plaster walls. Lakeside was a true pleasure to deal with - great employees and great owners. I found the right company to restore my damaged plaster walls to original condition. They took great care to keep the site as clean as possible and did a great job cleaning up when the job was done."
Ceiling repair in process
in process. scraped ceiling
Plaster ceiling
Plaster ceiling
Original plaster ceiling. See the horse hair?

+10

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Int-Ex Renovations, LLC
4.2(
23
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Melvindale, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Nice guy. My job incurred a lot of special work as the house is wet plaster from over 60 years old. with a lot of plaster art work. He was able to duplicate all the old artistic work perfectly. Very pleased. Ken is an artist when it comes to plaster."
Ornamental replication
Ornamental replication
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Renaissance Restorations, Inc.
4.4(
16
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Install

Serving Melvindale, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Entire house 2,000 sq ft up and down colonial needed facia boards replaced and painted. Also staff removed several wasp nests at no charge. House looks great and passed city inspections"
Broader view of kitchen working together.
Pantry, oven, backsplash, under cabinet lighting.
Fixtures and kitchen.
Island, microwave, stove, Cambria Quartz and under cabinet lighting.
Island, color contrast

+90

27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Two Good Guys Home Improvement
4.8(
4
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Melvindale, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"In my opinion and I have been involved in over 20 business and residential properties transactions Roger and his guys are the best in the business they have a knowledge of good craftsmanship and best prices and they will be in and out of your home in the time they say they will I thought I had a mind for what a room or area should look like but I was wrong let two guys home improvement open your mind to something different"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for ZEFE drywall llc
ZEFE drywall llc
5.0(
1
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Melvindale, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"We could not be happier with this company. They did a remarkable job completing our large three car garage for us. Their tape and mudding skills were unbeatable. Two younger gentlemen started this company and they did an above average job for sure. We are keeping their number on hand for any future jobs we need and would not hesitate to refer them to anyone who asks. I highly recommend them for any project! Do not be afraid of how young they are… they know what they are doing for sure. I would give them more stars if I could!"
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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NXT Gen Renovation, LLC
5.0(
1
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Repair

Serving Melvindale, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion we work with you until the job is done. We thrive to take care of all of our clients unique needs. We are ethical, honest and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

wood planks
wood planks
Response time3 days
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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.

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 plaster over regular drywall, but it's essential to prepare the surface properly. Before plastering, the drywall should be clean, free of dust, and any loose or peeling paint should be removed. Applying a primer specifically designed for plastering can improve adhesion. Some professionals recommend applying a base coat of plaster or joint compound to create a better surface for the plaster to adhere to. Proper preparation ensures a smooth and durable plaster finish over regular drywall.

Applying plaster to a wall will usually cost between $2 and $10 per square foot for both the material and labor. The cost will vary based on the quality of the plaster you’re using and whether or not prep work is required before the work begins. Wall prep can add up to about 10% to your total costs. Plastering exterior walls can be more expensive in many cases because they are taller and require scaffolding and safety equipment.

Drying alone can take 1 to 4 hours to dry to the touch per plaster layer, but some types of plaster take several hours longer to dry. However, this doesn’t mean the job is done because plaster doesn’t fully harden until it cures, which can take a few days to a couple of weeks. It may take even longer if you’re building a new, pretty thick plaster wall. Allow the plaster to cure before painting it.

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