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James R. Weisbrod Drywall
5.0(
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Plaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Frederick, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Jim was great to work with. He was always responsive to questions, and the people that work for him are great too. Our house is very much a construction zone, so he had the code to our garage so he could come and go as he pleases. We would absolutely recommend Jim in the future for anyone who needs drywall install or repair work."
Garage
Vaulted Ceiling
Family Room
Family Room
Response time6 hrs
Response rate89%
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Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Frederick, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was a very involved plaster repair and remediation job, in a very old house. Grady is the only person (or company) who was willing to take on the job and drive all the way from Pennsylvania to our home in Northern Virginia. There are very few people who do this kind of work anymore (we really searched) and he is an expert in his field. We needed to work around his schedule, because he is in demand in the tri-state area, so it took awhile to schedule the work to begin... but it was worth it."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Jeff's Drywall
5.0(
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Plaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Frederick, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Jeff's Drywall is the company for all of your home improvement needs. From basic home repairs to full home improvements, we have you covered. There is no job too big or too small. We pride ourselves on our quality work and can guarantee our customers satisfaction 100 percent of the time. Give us a call today to get your project started!

Newly Sheetrocked and speckled apartment room
Sheetrocked & plastered
Warehouse dividers
Taping
Taping

+15

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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R&R
5.0(
2
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Plaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Frederick, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. Our top priority is customer satisfaction and will go the extra mile. We are experts in our trade and will work with you from conception to competition. We strive in making all clients, repeat clients. \nCall us today you'll be relieved you did. Thank you\nFor english +1 (484) 542-1940\nFor spanish (570) 3697208

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bathroom
porch
bathroom
porch

+14

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Doyle Drywall Co
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Frederick, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

"Larry Doyle repaired the damage to the ceiling and wall. He installed new drywall in both areas and left it looking as if there had never been a leak. He came back twice following the repair to put additional coats of plaster over the new drywall and then smooth it out. He did an excellent job, and I would recommend him to anyone who needs this type of repair."
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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The Spackle Guy
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Frederick, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sam was excellent! We were in a jam and needed someone quickly to cut a large hole in our (100 year old house) plaster ceiling so emergency plumbing could be worked on. He was able to work us into his schedule so we wouldn’t be without water for the holidays. The work is excellent! Our ceiling is more level now than before he started! Haha He cleaned up all the dust and debris each time he was here. Sam was also super pleasant and friendly, wore a mask, and made the whole process a breeze. We would definitely hire him again!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Reichardt Remodeling
4.6(
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Frederick, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had several small projects that needed to be done and Dan did an excellent job on every one of them. From installing a storm door, painting and repairs to cracked drywall, to installing aluminum around our wood trim of the garage and basement door. Everything looked great and were are thrilled with the work that was done. We would highly recommend Dan for any home improvement project that you may have. We will certainly use him again for our next project."
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+5

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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W N Painting & Remodeling
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Serving Frederick, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A complete and thorough power washing was completed the day prior to the painting. Then the next day a team came and worked all morning and afternoon painting the entire house using high quality Sherwin Williams elastomeric paint. I could not have been happier with how my house now looks and it was all done at a very reasonable price."
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

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.

The short answer is yes, a sagging plaster ceiling is dangerous. Sagging plaster on a wall is something you should fix immediately, but it isn’t a major concern. If the same type of sagging occurs on a ceiling, however, you could be in danger of your ceiling falling in large chunks. When plaster sags, it loses its strength and ability to hold itself up. The bonds that hold it together are strong, though, so if a sagging area falls, it will take large pieces down with it.

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.

Although they are used for similar tasks, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum and is primarily used for large-scale projects like taping and finishing seams on new drywall. Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it a thicker compound best suited for small wall repairs like filling nail holes or cracks, as it dries quickly and is easy to sand. For small repairs, either product can be suitable. However, you can use joint compound for small jobs in place of spackle, but you cannot use spackle for large-scale taping and mudding projects.

Costs depend on damage size, labor rates, and whether additional services like painting are required.

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