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Avatar for Hughes Plastering
Hughes Plastering
4.9(
203
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Plaster - Repair - For BusinessPlaster - Install - For Business

Serving Braddock, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I could not have been more pleased with Hughes Plastering. I spoke with Timothy Hughes over the phone. He was at my house promptly on time the next morning. I suffered from a damaged dining room ceiling, that was the result of a leaky roof. Timothy was courteous, worked effeciently, and left the room spotless when the repair was finished. I have a textured plaster ceiling and was concerned about matching the ceiling pattern. The result was flawless...it blended in perfectly! I highly recommend Timothy Hughes and his team!"
Addition To Home/Stucco Applications
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Addition to home/Stucco Applications
Addition to home/Stucco Applications
Addition to home/Stucco Applications

+60

Response time5 hrs
Response rate87%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Traeger Plastering
Traeger Plastering
4.7(
79
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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

"My experience with Traeger Plastering was by far the best experience I’ve had with anyone working on my house. Tony responded to my inquiry within hours and was there the next day to look at my damage and give me a quote. The next day, I had a ceiling above my bathtub and the walls and ceiling of my kitchen repaired. It was that easy. Tony and his team repaired water damage on two areas of my kitchen ceiling and one area of my kitchen wall. They also replaced crumbling and missing plaster over my bathroom tub with wallboard that was then plastered, glazed, and caulked. The work is top-notch. They were here right when he said they’d be, and the work was reasonably priced. They were also clean. There’s not a particle of plaster dust in my house; they even swept up the bits of plaster that were already all over my kitchen before they got there. Most importantly, Tony is a nice guy. I think most of us ladies have had experiences with contractors or handymen who’ve come in to our houses and talked down to us or—even worse—talked down to us before asking to speak to our husbands. That’s not Tony. Tony’s a friendly man who puts you right at ease and explains everything to you without being condescending. Tony also loves animals and will make sure your pets don’t get out while he and his team are working. I waited until I'd finished priming and painting their work to post this just to make sure everything was kosher. And it's really just beautiful work; you'd never know that it was patched even though parts of it *were* patched before they did their work. It's just so beyond what I expected; I hope they're available for any work I need in the future."

+2

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Pirl Finishing
Pirl Finishing
5.0(
48
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For Business+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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for KALANISH PLASTERING & DRYWALL
KALANISH PLASTERING & DRYWALL
4.3(
43
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Braddock, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

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

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.

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.

Technically speaking, you can use drywall primer over plasters. However, oil-based primers work the most effectively on wall plasters. Meanwhile, water-based primers work just as well with drywalls. Nowadays, there are also universal primers suitable for drywall and plaster. Overall, you will be fine as long as you are using a trustworthy brand.

It is possible to apply plaster on the interior or exterior of your home, but we don’t recommend it. Plaster is easy to apply in theory, but in reality, it can be a challenging material to work with, and it’s difficult to get the finished product to look clean, even, and smooth. Many DIYers end up calling in a professional afterward to touch up the area or even redo it entirely because of mistakes they made in the process. Hiring a plaster pro will cost more, but it’s usually the best option to achieve high-quality results.

Yes, you can speed up the time it takes for plaster to dry, but it's important to do so carefully to avoid issues like cracking or crumbling. Proper ventilation is key; open a window or use a fan to circulate air in the room. Heat can also accelerate drying, but be cautious, as too much heat can cause the plaster to dry too quickly and crack. Check the plaster's packaging for the recommended drying temperature and set the room's thermostat accordingly. While managing humidity is important, avoid using a dehumidifier, which can remove moisture too aggressively and result in crumbly plaster.

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