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Crawford's Drywall
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Serving Springfield, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

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Emergency services offered

"Crawford's drywall has done many projects for us. Daryl does quality work and finishes drywall to perfection. The price is reasonable and we are always treated fair. I will be hiring Crawford's drywall without hesitation for all future drywall projects."
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Spencer Kasten Plastering And Design
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Serving Springfield, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Spencer was fantastic. As a matter of fact we called him back for another job. If you need some plastering done, we highly recommend Spencer. Kurtis and Kathryn Hoffman"
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Designed Terracotta Porch
Cornis Moulding ( run in place)
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J&M Business Solutions
New to Angi

Serving Springfield, MI and surrounding areas

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J&M was created as a business that will eventually be handed down to my sons. The tasks the business handles are those that require general building and maintenance skills. Any skills acquired for these jobs were ones that I learned from my dad or grandfather, both of which were licensed builders. I stand behind all work the business does with a 100% money back guarantee.

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PatchMaster of Kalamazoo
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Serving Springfield, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did an awesome job and they did in good timing. I would recommend them any time for your patch work. They repaired 2 ceilings in no time, awesome job guys. Thank you kindly"
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Response time2 days
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

The short answer is yes, a sagging plaster ceiling is dangerous. Sagging plaster on a wall is something you should fix immediately, but it isn’t a major concern. If the same type of sagging occurs on a ceiling, however, you could be in danger of your ceiling falling in large chunks. When plaster sags, it loses its strength and ability to hold itself up. The bonds that hold it together are strong, though, so if a sagging area falls, it will take large pieces down with it.

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.

You’ll want to inspect your plaster walls for signs of damage before painting. If you notice soft spots, deep cracks, bubbling, or areas where the plaster is crumbling or pulling away from the wall, it likely needs repair. While small hairline cracks are common and likely cosmetic, you should address larger issues before painting to ensure a quality, smooth finish.

Depending on how much adhesive was used as well as the strength of the adhesive, you may have some drywall damage when removing a mirror. You can typically repair most drywall damage if it’s small by sanding the damaged area, applying spackle to smooth the damaged section so it’s flush with the rest of the wall, and repainting the area.

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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