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Ethan drywall inc
4.6(
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Serving Cornwall, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Credit card accepted

"Miguel, was great, he did the job professionally and the cost was competitive. Pleasure to work with, I highly recommend Ethan Drywall Inc."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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R.A.V. Construction
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Serving Cornwall, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

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"Can’t say enough good about Rich and Louis! It’s incredible to find people with such professionalism. They were on time, updated me daily, let me know work scope for each day, cleaned up every night and did exactly what I asked. They were flexible when I added things and tried different things to find the best solution for difficult plasterwork. Pricing was very fair, they are worth every penny!! It was a great feeling to hand him my key and not worry about my home. Such a fantastic process and my home looks amazing!"
Response time2 days
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
2.0(
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Serving Cornwall, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1969

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Emergency services offered

"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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Serving Cornwall, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

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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Gino's painting & services LLC
New to Angi

Serving Cornwall, NY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

We are providing our quality work for over 25 years of experience to our clientele,\n\nFrom High end residential apartments to commercial buildings,\n\nLast year throughout projects: Ralph Lauren, Casa Cipriani, Soho House and much more...

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HV Drywall, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Cornwall, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wilson was great. He was able to squeeze me into his schedule the last minute. He repaired my walls and ceilings and even patched up areas I didn’t even ask to be done. I would recommend and hire again. The price was good."
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

Plastering and skimming are two different techniques for finishing walls. Plastering involves applying a thick layer of a plaster mixture—typically containing gypsum, lime, cement, sand, and water—to create a new surface. This process often requires multiple coats and is used for repairing significant damage or creating decorative textures. Skimming, on the other hand, is a technique that involves applying a thin layer of drywall compound or joint compound over an existing surface to smooth it out, covering minor imperfections, small cracks, or uneven textures for a polished look. Plastering is generally more costly and labor-intensive than skimming. Although some people use the terms interchangeably, they refer to different processes and materials.

Depending on how much adhesive was used as well as the strength of the adhesive, you may have some drywall damage when removing a mirror. You can typically repair most drywall damage if it’s small by sanding the damaged area, applying spackle to smooth the damaged section so it’s flush with the rest of the wall, and repainting the area.

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.

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.

Plaster repair costs range from $4 to $10 per square foot for refinishing, while skim coating can be less expensive, usually between $2 and $5 per square foot. The price you pay for plaster repairs will depend on the extent of the damage, the type of plaster you have on your walls, and the accessibility of the damage. Plaster repair on the exterior of your home tends to be more expensive, as there’s a higher chance that ladders or scaffolding will be necessary to carry out the repair.

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