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Morales Hope Construction
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Serving Cold Spring, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

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Small jobs welcome

"Beautiful job removing old popcorn ceilings and doing drywall repair and painting of three rooms. Excellent communication and professionalism."
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Mudding and sanding

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Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Justin Karl's Drywall LLC
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Serving Cold Spring, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

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Justin Karl's Drywall LLC is a locally-owned and operated drywall contractor with 14 years of experience servicing customers in Waite Park, MN and surrounding areas. Justin Karl is committed to excellent customer service, knowing that repeat business and referrals only come from satisfied clients. Mr. Karl and his team complete each and every project on time and within your budget. Call us today and see the differece a family-owned business can make!

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J.V & Son’s Drywall
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Serving Cold Spring, MN and surrounding areas

JV and Sons Inc. is a trusted drywall company with over 30 years of hands-on experience and two generations of craftsmanship. Backed by a BBB A+ rating, the company is known for delivering reliable, high-quality drywall work on every project.\n\nFrom drywall repairs to new construction, JV and Sons Inc. handles each job with precision, professionalism, and attention to detail. Services include patchwork, remodeling, full drywall installation, finishing, and texture matching—always completed with clean results and dependable timelines.\n\nNo shortcuts—just honest work and quality you can count on. Contact JV and Sons Inc. today for professional drywall services done right the first time.

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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.

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.

Plastering and skimming are two different techniques for finishing walls. Plastering involves applying a thick layer of a plaster mixture—typically containing gypsum, lime, cement, sand, and water—to create a new surface. This process often requires multiple coats and is used for repairing significant damage or creating decorative textures. Skimming, on the other hand, is a technique that involves applying a thin layer of drywall compound or joint compound over an existing surface to smooth it out, covering minor imperfections, small cracks, or uneven textures for a polished look. Plastering is generally more costly and labor-intensive than skimming. Although some people use the terms interchangeably, they refer to different processes and materials.

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).

The cost to repair a ceiling after a water leak can vary, with averages ranging from $419 to $1,359, or $45 to $55 per square foot. Smaller patches may cost around $150. The final price depends on the size of the affected area and the extent of the damage. Remember that you will also need to repair the source of the leak, such as roof damage or a plumbing issue, which can cost an additional $200 to $1,550. Depending on the situation, you might also face costs for repainting or repairing floors. For an accurate estimate, it is best to get a quote from a professional.

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