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Michael lamia

814 Hopewell Ave
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Michael lamia

814 Hopewell Ave
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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We specialize in hardwood, laminate and vinyl flooring. We also do tile. Free estimates, give us a call or text at 412-853-8167. Thank you

"The floor looks amazing! I would definitely hire Mike again!"

Barb L on December 2021

We specialize in hardwood, laminate and vinyl flooring. We also do tile. Free estimates, give us a call or text at 412-853-8167. Thank you

"The floor looks amazing! I would definitely hire Mike again!"

Barb L on December 2021

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Fanning Construction

187 S. Church St
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Fanning Construction

187 S. Church St
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8 years of experience

Here at Fanning Construction we strive to satisfy all of our customers needs in a timely and professional manner. We offer unbeatable prices and exceptional work. All calls are returned promptly. No job to big or small, feel free to call. Free Estimates. Fully Licensed and Insured. PA 129796

Here at Fanning Construction we strive to satisfy all of our customers needs in a timely and professional manner. We offer unbeatable prices and exceptional work. All calls are returned promptly. No job to big or small, feel free to call. Free Estimates. Fully Licensed and Insured. PA 129796

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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

While you should consult with a ceiling professional for larger cracks, especially if you’re not sure what’s causing your ceiling to crack, you can certainly try to repair small cracks on your own. If you’re up for the task, here’s how to repair ceiling cracks for $150 or less.

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.

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.

You can put certain types of plaster over other types, but doing so isn't always the best idea. For example, putting a coat of gypsum over lime plaster is possible, but doing so will limit the lime plaster's breathability and potentially affect its performance.

Since cement plaster tends to leave a textured surface, no matter how much you smooth it, some people prefer to use gypsum plaster as a topcoat over cement plaster, creating a smoother surface.

Skimming is covering drywall with a layer of drywall compound after installation or to smooth old walls. Plastering is covering walls with a mixture of gypsum or lime, cement or sand, and water. Plastering is more costly and labor-intensive than skim coating. Some homeowners and professionals refer to skim coating as plastering, even though the material spread over the wall is totally different.

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