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Nova Home Improvement Svcs
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Cold Spring, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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"Fabian-Nova Home Improvement was an incredible experience from beginning to end! My bathroom was transformed from the 80?s to a spectacular spa like bathroom! I am thrilled with the beautiful transformation. Fabian is professional, punctual, understanding and most accommodating. His workmanship is impeccable! Love my new bathroom!"
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Response time9 hrs
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Westside Building and Restoration, Inc.
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Cold Spring, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1971

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Westside Building and Restoration, Inc.! Home of the Gutter Hood. We offer quality service and products at a reasonable price. Westside Building and Restoration, Inc. specializes in kitchen and bathroom remodels, gutter and gutter cover installation, installation of siding, doors, exterior painting, brick work, carpentry and all home renovations. Let us help you with your exterior or interior remodeling needs. Be sure to ask about our commercial services!

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Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Cold Spring, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1969

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"This was a very involved plaster repair and remediation job, in a very old house. Grady is the only person (or company) who was willing to take on the job and drive all the way from Pennsylvania to our home in Northern Virginia. There are very few people who do this kind of work anymore (we really searched) and he is an expert in his field. We needed to work around his schedule, because he is in demand in the tri-state area, so it took awhile to schedule the work to begin... but it was worth it."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Raza & Sons Construction, Inc.
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Cold Spring, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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Emergency services offered

Platinum Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 6 years of experience serving Brooklyn, NY and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

You can plaster over regular drywall, but it's essential to prepare the surface properly. Before plastering, the drywall should be clean, free of dust, and any loose or peeling paint should be removed. Applying a primer specifically designed for plastering can improve adhesion. Some professionals recommend applying a base coat of plaster or joint compound to create a better surface for the plaster to adhere to. Proper preparation ensures a smooth and durable plaster finish over regular drywall.

You can technically just paint over hairline cracks in plaster since these cracks are often harmless, but this will mostly be a waste of paint. Paint will only hide the hairline crack for a few months before it shows up again. The best solution is to repair the crack with flexible filler or joint compound before repainting.

While it is possible to repair minor plaster cracks or holes yourself, it is generally not recommended for larger jobs or if you want a professional result. Plaster repair can be difficult in practice; proper wall preparation and achieving a smooth, seamless finish that blends with the existing wall requires experience, especially on textured surfaces. Hiring a professional ensures the repair will be durable and last longer, potentially saving you money over time. A pro can also determine if the cracks are from normal expansion or a more serious underlying issue.

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.

You can repair plaster ceilings yourself after the cause of the ceiling damage has been addressed. However, the repair can easily take 5 hours and can be slightly challenging for those without previous experience. If you do decide to flex your DIY muscle, have a helper to help hold the ladder and pass you the tools for safety purposes.

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