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A Fresh Look
4.8(
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Serving Oley, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a wonderful experience with A Fresh Look. Fidelis is very professional (and a great guy). His quotes included a good break down of the work and were very competitive. He was great with scheduling the work and was very punctual. Fidelis's work is excellent and he also does an amazing job with dust and debris management. Walkway tarps were laid throughout our house to protect the floors and plastic was put up to contain the dust within the work areas. With out a doubt we would recommend A Fresh Look."
drywall repair
drywall repair
drywall repair
drywall repair
drywall repair

+7

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Yocom Drywall
4.6(
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Serving Oley, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jason repaired the living room ceiling and did outstanding job. He was prompt professional. I recommend him to anyone who needs drywall work done."
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Basile Basement
Before
Basile Basement
After

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Professional Drywall
4.6(
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Serving Oley, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Adam surpassed all of my expectations. He communicated everything in advance and performed the drywall repair in our great room to perfection. I am very pleased and have already recommended him to neighbors."
 basement 1
Response time7 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Fabiano's Construction
4.8(
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Serving Oley, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Fabiano Construction did a great job repairing and replacing old basement stairs. They corrected work that was incorrectly done. I was very impressed with the workmanship and efficiency. The job was completed on time.They cleaned up and gave me nice spce. I can recommend without reservation."
decks
decks
decks
decks
decks

+6

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
James R. Weisbrod Drywall
5.0(
4
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Serving Oley, PA and surrounding areas

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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%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
2.0(
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Serving Oley, PA and surrounding areas

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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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RHI Solutions LLC
5.0(
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Serving Oley, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This company, RHI Solutions, has the experience and know-how to do almost any work that you need. Their work is impeccable, everything was professionally done, from my bathroom to the concrete work and painting. The ownership and staff all provided friendly service while communicating often during the process. We will be using them again and I highly recommend them. Couldnâ t be happier."
Lower Macungie full Reno
Lower Macungie full Reno
Lower Macungie full Reno
Lower Macungie full Reno
Lower Macungie full Reno

+27

Response time8 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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R&R
5.0(
2
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Serving Oley, PA and surrounding areas

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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

porch
bathroom
porch
bathroom
porch

+14

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can apply new plaster over an existing plaster surface, such as a wall or ceiling, provided the old plaster is in good condition. Before you begin, check the stability of the existing plaster. The surface must be clean, free of loose material, and have no peeling paint. It is also recommended to roughen the surface slightly to promote adhesion. For older plaster, applying a base coat like a PVA emulsion or a specific bonding agent or primer is crucial. This step makes the existing plaster less porous and ensures the new and old layers adhere properly for a smooth, long-lasting finish.

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.

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.

This depends on how much plaster is applied and in how many layers, but a decent estimate is around 150 square feet. If you are applying only two coats on a small wall, there is a chance you may only need one or two gallons for the entire project. If you are plastering a large living room wall with high ceilings, using one of the more involved techniques–like Scagliola–that requires several coats, expect the project materials costs to add up quickly. 

All plaster walls will crack over time due to normal house settling and expansion and contraction from temperature and moisture changes. Small, thin hairline cracks are generally not serious and are mostly a cosmetic issue. However, larger or more significant cracks can indicate structural problems.

Here's how to tell the difference:

  • Cosmetic Cracks: Cracks that are 0.5 cm (0.2 inches) or thinner are typically cosmetic.

  • Structural Cracks: Cracks wider than 0.5 cm, excessive or deep cracks, multiple cracks in the same area, or cracks that span around corners can signify a structural or foundation issue. Cracks along the joints where walls meet the ceiling also warrant attention.

For cracks wider than 0.5 cm, structural repair is needed. If a crack is 2.5 cm (1 inch) or wider, or if you notice any signs of a structural problem, it is best to contact a plaster repair professional to assess the damage.

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