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The Drywall Doctor
4.7(
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Scriba, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave is an experienced pro â ¦ Excellent water damage ceiling repair â ¦ Four visits to see it through to completion and great communication throughout the process! Highly recommend him for your fresh drywall install or repair needs!"
All Sheetrocked
All sheetrocked
All sheerocked ready for finishig
Fibafuse walls and prefill ceiling
The start of the project

+1

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
2.0(
174
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Scriba, 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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CUSTOM COATINGS PAINTING & HOME IMPROVEMENT
5.0(
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Install

Serving Scriba, NY and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Charles did a wonderful job on completing the job in a timely manner, and had great communication throughout. My husband and I are renters, so our landlord hired him but we will be sure to recommend this company to anyone looking for home improvements. Charles was very respectful, polite, and professional throughout the whole process and was greatly appreciated. And the room looks great, we are very happy!"
Bathroom painting
Bathroom painting
Bathroom painting
Bathroom painting
Bathroom painting

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CBGC Contracting Company
5.0(
1
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Repair

Serving Scriba, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company with 20+ years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity, and stand behind our work. We also provide superior installation or replacement services for standard appliances. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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

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.

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.

Technically speaking, you can use drywall primer over plasters. However, oil-based primers work the most effectively on wall plasters. Meanwhile, water-based primers work just as well with drywalls. Nowadays, there are also universal primers suitable for drywall and plaster. Overall, you will be fine as long as you are using a trustworthy brand.

While you should consult with a ceiling professional for larger cracks, especially if you’re not sure what’s causing your ceiling to crack, you can certainly try to repair small cracks on your own. If you’re up for the task, here’s how to repair ceiling cracks for $150 or less.

Repairing plaster walls or ceilings is almost always worthwhile. It restores the appearance of your home, and if it's an exterior wall, the repair can improve curb appeal and provide a great return on investment when selling. Plaster repairs can also reinforce the wall, preventing minor cracks from spreading, and improve your home’s energy efficiency by fixing gaps in the insulative material, potentially lowering your heating and cooling bills. Additionally, hiring a professional allows them to check if the damage is from a serious underlying issue, such as foundation instability. Catching a problem like this early could save you thousands.

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