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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

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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

You can repair plaster ceilings yourself after the cause of the ceiling damage has been addressed. However, the repair can easily take 5 hours and can be slightly challenging for those without previous experience. If you do decide to flex your DIY muscle, have a helper to help hold the ladder and pass you the tools for safety purposes.

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.

Plastering and skimming are two different techniques for finishing walls. Plastering involves applying a thick layer of a plaster mixture—typically containing gypsum, lime, cement, sand, and water—to create a new surface. This process often requires multiple coats and is used for repairing significant damage or creating decorative textures. Skimming, on the other hand, is a technique that involves applying a thin layer of drywall compound or joint compound over an existing surface to smooth it out, covering minor imperfections, small cracks, or uneven textures for a polished look. Plastering is generally more costly and labor-intensive than skimming. Although some people use the terms interchangeably, they refer to different processes and materials.

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.

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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