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Avatar for Precision Drywall Installation & Repair
Precision Drywall Installation & Repair
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Serving Dunkirk, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

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"Albert did an excellent job repairing our ceiling which had water damage from leak in our air conditioning. He arrived 2 days to complete the plaster job . We are pleased with ceiling which had a pattern. Can't tell any difference in the pattern that he repaired. Would recommend Albert for any plastering or drywall job."
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
Avatar for Alec Adkins Drywall Finishing & Remodeling
Alec Adkins Drywall Finishing & Remodeling
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Dunkirk, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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"Alec was incredibly professional and prompt in addressing our repair. Was courteous and on time and completed our repair ahead of schedule. Would not hesitate to recommend him to others and hire him for any other projects we may have."
small ceiling repair
textured stairway ceiling
new construction
big job
kitchen

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Response time10 hrs
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Shannon Chapman
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Serving Dunkirk, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Hello! Thank you for taking a look at how we can help with all your drywall & plaster needs. We are a local owner-operated company with over 25 years experience hanging, finishing, texturing & repairing drywall. We are also able to help you with nearly lost art of restoring plaster & lath. \n\nAs a family-owned and operated company, we can offer very competitive pricing on our work without sacrificing quality. We stand behind our work and have a remarkable reputation as a very professional drywall company. We guarantee the job will be done right, and if you see a nailpop, crack, or any other imperfection for a full year, we will come back & fix it for free. \n\nWe take pride in professionalism, courtesy and cleanliness. It is because of our unwavering ethics and quality workmanship that local businesses and homeowners alike know they can trust us with their residential and commercial new construction, remodels, and repairs.

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Distinctive Stucco
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Serving Dunkirk, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Distinctive Stucco is a licensed and certified stucco contractor serving the Great Lakes Region. We're based in Southeast Michigan and have many years of experience with stucco installation and stucco repair. We have experience in traditional stucco and EIFS systems. We work on large commercial projects as well as small residential jobs.

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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

Plaster is a pretty tough surface, but it can still sustain damage from things like bumping against it, water issues, dampness, extreme humidity changes, and plain old age. Most plaster walls last hundreds of years and will only be taken down to the base layer when major repairs are required. Being cautious around the wall, not placing furniture against it, and ensuring stable humidity are all great ways to reduce possible 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.

If your home was built before the 1940s and was not remodeled in the past 50 or so years, you probably have plaster walls. Aside from assuming, there are some practical ways to tell if you have plaster walls, including the following: If you knock on the wall and it feels solid, not hollow, if you can’t insert a thumbtack easily, if there are cracks that look like spiderwebs, or if your home has curved, arched, or swirled walls, doorways, or window openings.

If you have an unfinished basement or attic, you could examine the backs of any finished walls to check, too.

Yes, you can install drywall over plaster, but there are important factors to consider. While it can create a smooth, flat surface, it is often not the best approach. Installing drywall over plaster will increase the wall's thickness, which can cause issues with existing window and door frames that may no longer fit. You might also need to adjust power outlets to keep them accessible. A better, though more expensive, option is to remove the old plaster and lath entirely before installing new drywall. Drywalling directly over plaster seals in the old material, and if any problems arise later, you will need to remove both layers down to the structural beams for repairs. Given the potential complications, this job is best handled by professionals.

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.

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