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Avatar for Traeger Plastering
Traeger Plastering
4.7(
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Braddock, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We give Tony the highest recommendation. We had water damage to the ceiling in our master bedroom along with other areas in different rooms that needed plaster repair. They meticulously protected the areas they worked in. Repairs were perfect and Tony matched the pattern in our ceiling perfectly. They cleaned up the area and left no signs they were there. No plaster dust anywhere. Tony and his assistant were personal and professional. We are so happy we chose them. Perfect job at a reasonable price."

+2

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Pirl Finishing
Pirl Finishing
5.0(
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Braddock, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Top notch plaster repair. Super clean after a job that required cutting old plaster out of a ceiling. Robert even patched a few additional rough spots in the ceiling that was not part of the main job. Highly recommend."
Drywall Project
Drywall Project
Waterproofing crew cut out lower portion of wall for access
Bathroom
Ceiling

+75

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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KALANISH PLASTERING & DRYWALL
4.3(
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Braddock, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were professional, did a beautiful job, and put a decorative finish on that I loved so much I had them come back and do the rest of my ceilings! Very nice, did everything perfectly and I just want to turn off the tv and stare at my ceilings."
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+9

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Deasy Chief Contracting
5.0(
3
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Plaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Braddock, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Jim (owner)called me immediately and scheduled an appointment for the next day. He was there on time(so rare today). He had an estimate to me quickly and started the job the next week. He not only did a phenomenal job installing a new roof but also fixed existing deck issues from a previous contractor. He had the entire job completed on time(also very unusual today). Jim was great to work with, he was easy to reach and always returned my phone calls. I would highly recommend DEASY Chief Contracting and will definitely use for any future work."
Roof
Roof
Roof
Roof
Roof

+12

Response time10 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

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.

Plaster can be a difficult DIY to master, especially if you plan to plaster an entire room, rather than patch a small area. Before you begin a plaster DIY project, you need to know which tools and type of plaster to use. It's also important to know how to prepare the surface and apply the plaster for a smooth finish. If that all sounds like a lot of work, you may prefer hiring a local plaster repair contractor to do the job.

While it’s most common to sand plaster dry, it is possible to wet-sand plaster, too. Doing so can reduce the amount of plaster dust released into the air and make it easier to work in smaller, more delicate areas (such as around wall trim). However, some people find that wet sanding leads to more imperfections, which is why larger walls are more often dry sanded to ensure an even finish.

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.

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