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TimCo Builders
2.6(
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Covington, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Customers say: Quick response

"Tim provided an estimate for the project and it was completed within the estimate, plus additional extra jobs. Excellent work completed by Tim and his team, all whom were very professional and very trustworthy. With Tim you get the bonus of having a friend also. Work area was thoroughly clean after each step. I will definitely call TimCo over and over again."
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Trust1st,LLC
New to Angi
Plaster - InstallPlaster - Repair

Serving Covington, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Welcome to Trust 1st LLC. John and Brie offer 45+ years of home improvement expertise. We are fully insured and handle everything from lawn care to roof repairs. We prioritize integrity and quality. Trust us first for all your needs! Choose local today.

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Aces High Drywall
4.1(
29
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Repair

Serving Covington, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"As far as the plaster work is concerned, I would have to rate them excellent. The finished repairs are difficult to see from the original. It was a complicated repair. There was a slight issue with paint which we ended up taking care of ourselves. I would reccomend them for the drywall absolutely."
 this is the ceiling before i fixed it
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 more of the drywall up
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bedroom ceiling Before

+22

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Messer Drywall
4.3(
8
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Covington, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Ryan and his sub contractors did a n amazing job redoing my half bath, New drywall,cabinet,tile,door, faucet,.I had a new type of tile called wood tile made of real wood from old ships.It turned out very nicely. It was done in about a week. Ryan is top notch,hardworking,prompt and knowlegeable."
Removal of skylights
Removal of skylights
Matched in popcorn ceiling
Removal of skylights
Water damage repair

+7

Response time3 days
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Handyman Matters of Dayton & Cincinnati
4.3(
127
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Covington, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Credit card accepted

"The main drawback was that they did not call me ahead of time to let me know they were on their way. They showed up 45 minutes later than they said they would. The price was okay. They need to call the customer and let them know whats going on before they show up."
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Lee's Home Remodeling & Repairs
4.1(
7
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Repair

Serving Covington, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Robert is a firendly, very professional all around fix-it-guy! He saved my bathroom renovation project! I originally hired Robert to install drywall in my master bathroom. Just prior to the install I broke a plubming fixture in the master bathroom. Without missing a beat Robert gave me an estimate for the plumbing repair as well as a slight enhancement (raising the shower head 4 inches, I'm tall). He completed the plumbing repair, testing the water seal then launched right into the dry wall project.. I'm a pretty finnicky guy when it comes to blemishes on the wall or visible seams yet cannot find a single fault in his work."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tech Pro Construction
5.0(
1
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Covington, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had flooding upstairs and into the basement. They rescued us by taring out damaged floors, cabinets and walls and replacing these to alleviate mold spores and water damage. Very satisfied and would recommend Tech Pro Construction."
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Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

Damp plaster does dry out, although the drying time depends on several factors, including the type of plaster, the surrounding temperature, moisture content, and the extent of the dampness. Sometimes, it can take weeks or months for wall plaster to dry naturally.

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.

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