Top-rated plaster repair specialists.

Get matched with top plaster repair specialists in Taylor, MO

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your plaster repair project in Taylor, MO?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Find Plaster repair specialists in Taylor

Picture Proven Projects
New to Angi
Plaster - Install

Serving Taylor, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

We at Picture Proven Projects focus on quality handyman and remodeling projects over quantity. We use our years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

Handy Pro Services
New to Angi
Plaster - InstallPlaster - Repair

Serving Taylor, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Rennurb Contracting
New to Angi
Plaster - Repair

Serving Taylor, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n\n

J and R Drywall service
New to Angi
Plaster - InstallPlaster - Repair

Serving Taylor, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

J and R Drywall Service has been around for 30 years with over 33 years of experience in the business. Our focus is making sure the customer is satisfied every time! What separates us from our competition is that we offer a one year guarantee on every job that we do! How many local contractors can offer that type of guarantee. Call us today and see what our customers are raving about.

KB Painting
New to Angi
Plaster - Repair

Serving Taylor, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Kevin Bryant Painting is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 15 years of hands on experience to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

Showing 1-10 of 17
Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

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.

Look for flaking paint or air bubbles that burst and then flake away. Paint will begin to flake after being exposed to minimal moisture or water, so it’s a good indicator of any water damage. If you notice your paint starting to flake, feel the plaster underneath to see if it is soft or damp.

You can skim coat plaster, but it’s better to repair the plaster itself. A skim coat is a thin coat of drywall joint compound spread over the surface of a wall. The result is a flat finish that looks pleasing, but part of the appeal of plaster is its imperfections and aesthetic. Skim coating is best when limited to drywall applications.

It may take a bit of patience and trial and error to match your particular drywall texture type when making repairs. For orange peel or knockdown finishes, use a spray texture product or a thinned joint compound applied with a roller or sponge. Practice on scrap drywall or cardboard first. Once dry, lightly sand and prime before painting.

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.

The Taylor, MO homeowners’ guide to plaster repairs

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.