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Avatar for C Gray, Sons and Associates
C Gray, Sons and Associates
4.4(
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Terry, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Excellent repair on everything on my list. I will use him for future projects."
Painting
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+3

Response time7 hrs
Response rate87%
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Plaster and Stucco Services
New to Angi
Plaster - InstallPlaster - Repair

Serving Terry, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Maselle & Associates
3.7(
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Plaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Terry, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Small jobs welcome

"My experience with was very positive and one of the few companies to exceed my expectations. They were professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and most important, on time."
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Harris Creek Home Repairs
4.1(
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Terry, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great quality work.He will definitely get the job done. Good prices"
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+48

Response time2 days
Response rate97%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

The tool you use to sand plaster will depend on the size of the project. If you’re just working on a small section of your wall to get rid of an uneven spot on the surface, hand-sanding might work. However, for larger projects, a drywall sander can make a huge difference when it comes to both time and elbow grease—and an orbital sander can help for detailed areas such as around ceiling fans.

It is possible to apply plaster on the interior or exterior of your home, but we don’t recommend it. Plaster is easy to apply in theory, but in reality, it can be a challenging material to work with, and it’s difficult to get the finished product to look clean, even, and smooth. Many DIYers end up calling in a professional afterward to touch up the area or even redo it entirely because of mistakes they made in the process. Hiring a plaster pro will cost more, but it’s usually the best option to achieve high-quality results.

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