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Avatar for ALBYMAR Drywall treatment
ALBYMAR Drywall treatment
4.8(
17
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Install

Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Great work, very professional, friendly, and overall a pleasant gentleman to work with. Hired him to drywall two full bedrooms. Unintentional made him have to some framing due to work I did (sorry about that). He took it in stride.. Wish I could do half stars, I would give him 4.5 stars out of 5. The reason being, there was a drywall that wasnt installed in an out of sight part of one closet. I will easily install myself, but for transparency I thought I mention it. Would 100% hire him again if I have the chance."
One office room remodel
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Precision Drywall, Inc.
5.0(
12
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Ty was quick to respond and fit us in. His work was great. We run a non-profit for at-risk veterans and when he found out what we did, he offered his work at no cost to us. A great guy that I would recommend highly to anyone needing drywall repair."
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Titanium Drywall and Restoration
5.0(
6
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Francis was super knowledgeable and gave great advice. We had him in to repair about 25 holes which had been left behind after electrical work to put in overhead lights. The holes were in the ceiling and in the textured walls. He not only patched the holes well, but he matched the texture on the wall perfectly! While he was in, he gave us some advice and recommendations and ultimately we also asked him to skim coat the ceilings that we had removed popcorn from and he did a great job there as well. At the end of the work we asked him to do, he cleaned up and left the areas he was in cleaner than they were when he came in! We are seriously amazed by the quality of work at an affordable price completed by Francis and will definitely go to him if we have any other work we need done. Great work done by a really great guy, highly recommend!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
2.0(
174
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Schenectady, 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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Michael J Service
5.0(
8
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Repair

Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

"Michael came highly recommended by a family friend, and he exceeded my expectations. He transformed an unfinished basement room with bare concrete walls into a beautiful, functional home gym. From framing, insulation, drywall, painting, flooring, TV mounting, and lighting installation to a custom feature wall, every aspect of his work was completed with exceptional attention to detail. He took the time to walk me through each stage of the project, explain my options, and make sure I was happy before moving forward. When I decided to change paint colors, he even helped create custom color samples until we found the perfect shade. Michael was professional, reliable, communicative, and always showed up on time. His craftsmanship is outstanding, his pricing is fair, and his work is worth every penny. I highly recommend him and look forward to hiring him again for future projects."
Plumbing
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
LaSalle Woodworking
0.8(
2
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At LaSalle Woodworking, our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

Response time4 days
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

Look for flaking paint or air bubbles that burst and then flake away. Paint will begin to flake after being exposed to minimal moisture or water, so it’s a good indicator of any water damage. If you notice your paint starting to flake, feel the plaster underneath to see if it is soft or damp.

Smaller is better when patching holes with spackle. Any holes wider than four to six inches in diameter tend to be too wide to repair with spackle alone. You'll likely want to patch bigger holes with a drywall panel. 

Even holes measuring up to 6 inches may be challenging to fill with spackle alone. For best results, purchase a wall repair patch made from wire mesh. Cut the patch to fit over the hole, then use the spackle to hold it in place. Apply the spackle over the patch as you would for a smaller hole.

It depends on the construction of your wall. Most handypeople can fix small holes in drywall. If your wall is plaster or brick, more significant damage may require a drywall contractor or a mason. Hiring a handyperson costs less than a more specialized type of contractor, but they’re not trained in all types of wall repairs.

In most cases, plaster repair will improve your home’s energy efficiency because a solid barrier of the insulative material helps keep conditioned air inside your home. Major plaster repair jobs like repairing large cracks or crumbling sections of plaster or applying a skim coat might make a noticeable difference in your heating and cooling bills. Not only can plaster repairs improve efficiency, but they can also reduce strain on your HVAC equipment, potentially saving you money on maintenance and repairs.

Drying alone can take 1 to 4 hours to dry to the touch per plaster layer, but some types of plaster take several hours longer to dry. However, this doesn’t mean the job is done because plaster doesn’t fully harden until it cures, which can take a few days to a couple of weeks. It may take even longer if you’re building a new, pretty thick plaster wall. Allow the plaster to cure before painting it.

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