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Shinpaugh Plastering

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Shinpaugh Plastering

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22 years of experience

Shinpaugh & Shinpaugh Plastering, Inc. specializes in traditional and plaster applications for custom homes, serving Portland, Oregon. We also provide our servies in the areas surrounding Portland. Call us today.

Shinpaugh & Shinpaugh Plastering, Inc. specializes in traditional and plaster applications for custom homes, serving Portland, Oregon. We also provide our servies in the areas surrounding Portland. Call us today.

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JBC Group Solutions Inc

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1-888-JBC-ON-TIME (888-522-6684). 26 employees in Portland area. No subs used. Payment may be made via PayPal.

1-888-JBC-ON-TIME (888-522-6684). 26 employees in Portland area. No subs used. Payment may be made via PayPal.

BILL SLAUGHTER INC

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BILL SLAUGHTER INC

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52 years of experience

For almost 40 years, Bill Slaughter Plastering has been producing fine plaster work; specializing in both interior and exterior finishes of commercial and residential buildings. No job is too big or too small, from hotels, schools, churches, and hospitals to custom homes, housing tracts, and remodels of all sizes. Bill Slaughter Plastering puts quality and integrity into each project, using only the best materials available and employing true craftsmen. We are an honorable company with a strong track record of safety, quality, cleanliness, and efficiency on the job site. We foster positive relationships with owners, superintendents, and project managers, resulting in a great reputation throughout the construction community.

For almost 40 years, Bill Slaughter Plastering has been producing fine plaster work; specializing in both interior and exterior finishes of commercial and residential buildings. No job is too big or too small, from hotels, schools, churches, and hospitals to custom homes, housing tracts, and remodels of all sizes. Bill Slaughter Plastering puts quality and integrity into each project, using only the best materials available and employing true craftsmen. We are an honorable company with a strong track record of safety, quality, cleanliness, and efficiency on the job site. We foster positive relationships with owners, superintendents, and project managers, resulting in a great reputation throughout the construction community.

Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

Common causes of ceiling cracks along drywall seams include poor drywall installation techniques, structural issues, truss uplift, and foundation problems. Temperature and humidity also play major roles in ceiling cracks flush with the wall. As the drywall shrinks and expands from major temperature changes or extreme humidity shifts, this can cause the drywall to crack.

Small hairline cracks in plaster walls are not serious and are mostly cosmetic, but larger or widespread cracks indicate structural problems that need repair. 

  • Cracks 0.5 cm (0.2 inches) or thinner: Cosmetic cracks you can repair if desired.

  • Cracks wider than 0.5 centimeters or widespread cracks: Structural repair is needed, either DIY or by a pro.

  • Cracks 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) or wider: Contact a plaster repair professional.

Watch for large, deep cracks, multiple cracks in the same area, and cracks along the walls where they meet the ceiling. Repair these cracks to prevent further 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.

Repairs typically take 2-4 hours for small areas. Larger or more complex repairs may require additional time.

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.

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