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

Serving Millbrook, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1969

Free estimates

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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HNI Builders
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Millbrook, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hugh's three workers were fantastic. They completed the work on the deck replacement in a day-and-a-half. The work was done cleanly with no damage to the landscaping that is so close to the project. Clean up when the project was completed is superior to any other we had done in the past. The refurbished storm door looks brand new and is a welcoming addition to the project. Hugh contacted us the same day as our request and showed up for the initial estimate on time. I cannot emphasize more what a pleasant experience it was having Hugh and his workers take care of our project. HNI is being highly recommended by us, and we will be calling him for additional projects in the future. The quality of the work done far exceeds the cost. Thank You. Hugh"
Kitchen Renovation
Family Room Renovation
Dining Room Renovation
Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen Remodel

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Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Elite Taping
5.0(
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Millbrook, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Leon was great. He was very clean, courteous and went above and beyond. He also touched up a few things without me even asking. He price was very fair. I am recommending him to friends and family and will have a few other projects to do with him."
hole in ceiling
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Framing Arch
hole in ceiling
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+9

Recommended by100%of homeowners
The New Sunrise Painting
5.0(
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Millbrook, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

"Alberto & the crew of The New Sunrise Painting are punctual, friendly, professional painters. They came on time, took excellent care of our furnishings, were neat & cleaned up after each day. To add further compliments, Alberto was very accommodating when we changed colors mid stream. We HIGHLY recommend them !"
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

Although they are used for similar tasks, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum and is primarily used for large-scale projects like taping and finishing seams on new drywall. Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it a thicker compound best suited for small wall repairs like filling nail holes or cracks, as it dries quickly and is easy to sand. For small repairs, either product can be suitable. However, you can use joint compound for small jobs in place of spackle, but you cannot use spackle for large-scale taping and mudding projects.

It may take a bit of patience and trial and error to match your particular drywall texture type when making repairs. For orange peel or knockdown finishes, use a spray texture product or a thinned joint compound applied with a roller or sponge. Practice on scrap drywall or cardboard first. Once dry, lightly sand and prime before painting.

There are several warning signs that a ceiling crack is connected to a larger issue. For starters, if the crack is wider than 1/8 inch or longer than 12 inches, you might have a more serious problem. The same applies if you have multiple smaller cracks or cracks going across the ceiling and down the wall. In any of these situations, you should ask a professional to assess the damage.

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.

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.

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