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Plaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair

Serving Dover, NC and surrounding areas

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I specialize in providing high quality home improvement services designed to enhance both the beauty and functionality of your living space. With a strong focus on craftsmanship, attention to detail, and customer satisfaction, I handle everything from small repairs to complete renovations. My goal is to bring your vision to life, creating a home that reflects your style while adding lasting value. Whether you're looking to update, remodel, or maintain your property, I am committed to delivering reliable, professional results you can trust.

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B and B Painters of New Bern
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Dover, NC and surrounding areas

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"It went very well! Court Bunny is wonderful to work with. He was extremely good with color matching paint for walls. You can't even tell the old from the new. He was good at standing back and making suggestions. If dealing with Court, I would definitely hire them again."
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Karen and Cryus Remodel
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Dover, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

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"Highly recommend. Exceptional craftsmanship. Had looked at alternatives to the prefabbed aluminum wheelchair ramps. Felt comfortable that "Karen & Cyrus Remodel could construct a better alternative. Did exactly that. Exceeded my expectations."
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

If you’re looking for a reliable plaster repair company, you should start by researching local companies in your area and reviewing their status with the Better Business Bureau. Next, you can contact the potential companies to ask about experience levels, get a list of references, and ask for examples of past work. If you have a textured wall, consider asking if they have examples or references for that particular texture. This method should help you narrow your search even further. You may also want to ask each company if they provide a warranty for their work.

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.

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.

While it’s most common to sand plaster dry, it is possible to wet-sand plaster, too. Doing so can reduce the amount of plaster dust released into the air and make it easier to work in smaller, more delicate areas (such as around wall trim). However, some people find that wet sanding leads to more imperfections, which is why larger walls are more often dry sanded to ensure an even finish.

Common causes of ceiling cracks along drywall seams include poor drywall installation techniques, structural issues, truss uplift, and foundation problems. Temperature and humidity also play major roles in ceiling cracks flush with the wall. As the drywall shrinks and expands from major temperature changes or extreme humidity shifts, this can cause the drywall to crack.

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