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Avatar for Pontius Landscape and Repair LLC
Pontius Landscape and Repair LLC
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Jessup, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would highly recommend Steve to anyone needing a job that is done efficiently. He is very personable on time productive and did a wonderful job repairing my ceiling. I am going to definitely hire him again to replace the wood on my front porch for the spring."
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Jessup, 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
Dan Construction and Remodeling
New to Angi
Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Jessup, PA and surrounding areas

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At Dan Construction & Remodeling, we believe every project deserves quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. With years of hands-on experience, we provide reliable remodeling, repairs, and construction services completed professionally, efficiently, and to the highest standards. We communicate clearly, keep the job site clean, and stand behind our work. \n\nWhether it’s a small repair or a full renovation, our goal is simple: do it right the first time. \n\nCustomer satisfaction isn’t just a promise—it’s the standard we work by every day.

Apparent Power Innovations
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Plaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Jessup, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Apparent Power Innovations is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 5 years of experience serving Tobyhanna, PA and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

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PatchMaster Serving Scranton
4.3(
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Jessup, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Kevin was on time. He started to prepare my ceiling for repair plastering. Beside the crack I also had water stains & my swirls were gone! He covered my hanging lamp & put plastic & tape to protect the walls and surrounding area. When completed, my ceiling looked beautiful. You would never guess I had any problems in that area. He even swirled that area so it would blend in with the rest of my ceiling. Iâ m very satisfied with the results. When done, he vacuumed & wiped my floor on his hands & knees & cleaned everything up! I would not hesitate to hire PatchMaster again. I highly recommend them!"
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

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.

If your premixed drywall mud is dried out or has begun to set in the bucket, you may be able to revive it by adding warm water and stirring. However, the first and most important step is to scrape off any hard, dried bits of drywall that may have accumulated toward the top of the container and throw them away because they will not easily reconstitute back into the drywall mud mix.

If the holes in the plaster are small, you can fill them with layers of patching plaster until they’re filled. After it dries, you can sand the plaster and paint over it. If the hole is much larger, consider using bonding plaster first and then a layer of patching plaster, completing the process with sanding and a layer of paint.

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.

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.

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