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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
17 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%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Michael J Service
5.0(
11
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Repair

Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"`Michael did several jobs for us including bathroom tile repair, replacing a damaged section of sub-floor and a damaged section of ceiling sheet rock. It involved installing grout, painting, and more. He also did extensive pressure washing of patio furniture, masonry, and bilco doors. He is highly skilled in multiple trades, very meticulous, and leaves his work areas tidy and in excellent condition. He is highiy recommended and I plan to use him for other jobs."
Plumbing
1 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

"When confronted with a crisis because of a copper plumbing burglary, Mr. Grady, of Grady's Painting, Plastering and Construction, willingly traveled many miles to come to my aid. Requesting only a $1.00 deposit against a $4,500.00 job, he masterfully reconstructed my nineteenth century lath and plaster hallway wall, also thoroughly compensating for a missing portion of a central stud unwittingly removed by a plumber! After his extensive search for appropriate composition and dimension of material, he replaced and replicated a section of my forty-year-old faux onyx tub surround with common white PVC sheet, tinted oil-based colors, glaze, paint brush, and a rag. His applied natural talents and superlative skills saved me thousands of dollars! On the basis of both professional conversation and knowledgeable observation, Mr. Grady possesses the intrinsic knowledge of old-world trades, the artistic capabilities, the problem=solving thought processes, and the personal work ethic to accomplish a broud scope of reconstruction and restoration."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Hazardous solutions
5.0(
13
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Plaster - Install

Serving Schenectady, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Offers commercial services

"Jon has exquisitely repaired original plaster in an 1880‘s Victorian. He has replaced unrepairable plaster in a front hallway with sheetrock and finished all jobs with immaculate painting. He is currently painting the exterior with the same high quality work! Highly recommend!!"
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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

Plaster walls typically last between 30 and 70 years, but depending on the quality of the materials and the moisture levels in the building, they can last for over 100 years. With expert application and consistent maintenance, plaster can even last for centuries. To extend its lifespan, it is important to have the plaster professionally installed, address any water damage promptly, and repair small cracks as they appear. Regular inspections by a professional can help identify and address concerning cracks before they become significant issues.

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.

It’s not a good idea to plaster over broken plaster (unless by broken you’re referring to cracked, in which case that’s perfectly fine). However, broken plaster can be a sign of a larger underlying issue like foundation damage or severe damage to the lath holding up the plaster, so it’s worth investigating before you simply plaster on top of the damage.

You can skim coat plaster, but it’s better to repair the plaster itself. A skim coat is a thin coat of drywall joint compound spread over the surface of a wall. The result is a flat finish that looks pleasing, but part of the appeal of plaster is its imperfections and aesthetic. Skim coating is best when limited to drywall applications.

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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