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Quality Drywall and Painting
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Plaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience with Rene' Advanced Drywall. Got what I felt was a fair price for the drywall repairs I needed done. Rene came by and made the repairs in an hour! The job was handled very professionally and Rene was a pleasure to work with. I'm very satisfied with the results, and there is no doubt in my mind about recommending him to others or calling him again for another job. Thank you!""
Before Installation
Framed wall
Floor/wall finished
Response time12 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Elite Work Home Improvement LLC
5.0(
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Repair

Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Elite Work Home Improvement provided outstanding service when I needed some siding repairs done on my property. Their team was responsive, knowledgeable, and efficient. They quickly identified the problem areas and skillfully fixed the siding. The repairs blend seamlessly with the rest of the siding, and the final result is excellent. They delivered on their promises and demonstrated a high level of professionalism. I wouldn't hesitate to hire them again for any future siding needs."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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JNA General Contractor LLC
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: Super punctual

"Top notch professionals. They did two ceilings for me in one day! Very considerate of my home. Cleaned up nicely when done. I shopped around and their price was excellent Cannot recommend them high enough"
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Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

Technically speaking, you can use drywall primer over plasters. However, oil-based primers work the most effectively on wall plasters. Meanwhile, water-based primers work just as well with drywalls. Nowadays, there are also universal primers suitable for drywall and plaster. Overall, you will be fine as long as you are using a trustworthy brand.

Your walls are likely cracking due to fluctuations in the temperature outside. Drywall tends to expand and contract when temperatures and humidity levels change, and this repeated movement can lead to cracks in your walls, particularly around door frames. If you have multiple diagonal cracks, you may want to have your foundation inspected, as cracks can also be a sign of a bigger issue.

Yes, you can use drywall repair techniques for some types of plaster damage. Tiny holes and small cracks in plaster can be patched in similar ways to drywall. You apply the necessary compound to fill the hole, wait for it to dry, then sand it down. For larger damage, like water damage or mold, you need to use plaster-specific techniques and materials.

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.

While you should consult with a ceiling professional for larger cracks, especially if you’re not sure what’s causing your ceiling to crack, you can certainly try to repair small cracks on your own. If you’re up for the task, here’s how to repair ceiling cracks for $150 or less.

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