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Avatar for Ingersoll Interiors & Exteriors
Ingersoll Interiors & Exteriors
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Fairview, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scott has been a blessing. Despite numerous delays, he has been flexible and dedicated to getting the job done. He replaced the drywall that a burst pipe had taken down and our house is looking like a house again. He's also installing a vanity and the trim that was water damaged. I recommend him highly for a variety of projects."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate91%
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Quality Pro Painting & Staining LLC
4.8(
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Fairview, NC and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jesse Ramirez and helper were very present and completed the job in a neat and timely manor. They have no control over the weather but when the weather was good be it a holiday or otherwise they came. Overall very pleasing experience and would recommend them to friends and neighbours."
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

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.

Although they have similar applications, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Their primary differences lie in their composition, consistency, and ideal use cases.

Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it thicker than joint compound. It dries quickly and is easy to sand, which makes it ideal for small wall repair projects like filling nail holes or patching minor damage.

Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum. It is primarily used for large-scale projects, such as taping and finishing the seams on newly installed drywall. It tends to shrink more than spackle and can be more difficult to spread.

While both products can be used to fill small depressions and cracks, spackle cannot replace joint compound for taping and mudding new drywall. Conversely, you can often use joint compound for small patching jobs typically done with spackle.

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.

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.

Many services include repainting to match the existing surface. Confirm with your provider.

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