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Hinchcliff Interiors, Inc.
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Serving Cedar, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Todd Hinchcliff is professional, timely and produces quality craftmanship results. I hired him to patch and repair our drywall ceiling. His work cannot be surpassed and he very affordable. I would hire him for any drywall project, you will be happy you did. I am."
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B & L Drywall
4.3(
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Repair

Serving Cedar, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Small jobs welcome

B & L Drywall has been providing top quality work for homeowners and businesses since 1995. We welcome the opportunity to show you what experience, expertise & quality products can mean for the value of your home. We explain everything in detail so you can feel confident in working with us. This is an old practice that should be how all contractors do business. We will be happy to provide a list of satisfied customers who will give reference to the quality of our work, upon request.

Recommended by42%of homeowners
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Titan Drywall, LLC
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Cedar, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent service and follow-through. Called a few days out and the night before to confirm the appointment and worked with my schedule. Quality of the work was excellent and stayed within the estimate. Todd helped with a couple other small drywall issues in the house, and was very helpful assessing another larger project in the basement. He is very reasonably priced, and does not try to sell you on unneccesary repairs/services. Couldn't be happier."
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

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.

Plaster is a pretty tough surface, but it can still sustain damage from things like bumping against it, water issues, dampness, extreme humidity changes, and plain old age. Most plaster walls last hundreds of years and will only be taken down to the base layer when major repairs are required. Being cautious around the wall, not placing furniture against it, and ensuring stable humidity are all great ways to reduce possible damage.

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).

Yes, you can apply new plaster over an existing plaster surface, such as a wall or ceiling, provided the old plaster is in good condition. Before you begin, check the stability of the existing plaster. The surface must be clean, free of loose material, and have no peeling paint. It is also recommended to roughen the surface slightly to promote adhesion. For older plaster, applying a base coat like a PVA emulsion or a specific bonding agent or primer is crucial. This step makes the existing plaster less porous and ensures the new and old layers adhere properly for a smooth, long-lasting finish.

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.

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