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Top-Rated Plaster repair specialists in Trainer - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for George Aubrey
George Aubrey
4.5(
106
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Trainer, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1938

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"George called me back promptly & came the next morning &; gave me an estimate. The work was done the following day. His crew did a great job. They insulated the opening, plastered, painted & put on the baseboard. You cannot even tell the wall was repaired (there had been a wall AC unit removed)."
Exterior-Devon
Interior
Boathouse row in Philly
Drywall Ceiling
Caulking

+79

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
2.0(
174
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Trainer, 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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Quick Handyman Services
5.0(
5
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Plaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Trainer, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Snoop & Sons
5.0(
1
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Plaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Trainer, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Customers say: Quick response

Snoop's & Sons 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 25 years of experience serving Maryland, MD 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!

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Doyle Drywall Co
4.7(
137
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Trainer, 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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Noah’s Drywall llc
4.8(
491
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Trainer, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was a big job that was part of a whole-house renovation. JA Drywall installed framing and drywall throughout my second floor (three bedrooms + hallway) that had experienced a fair amount of water damage as the result of a leaky roof. Juan and Joshua were great coordinating the project--super quick response time for a walk-through & estimate. And the crew were great---super nice guys who did a great job. (One of them even lent me a tool to help with a project I was working on in the kitchen!) Both my carpenter and painters were impressed with their work. I would rehire &/or recommend them in a heartbeat."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Luxury Home Improvements
4.9(
263
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Trainer, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went very well. Used LHI based on a recomendation of a co-worker. They did a terrific job remodelling our guest bathroom, replacing tge drywall in basement and installing new trim in it. They also painted several other rooms. Great experience. Very professional, punctual,reasonably priced contractors."
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+22

Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for W N Painting & Remodeling
W N Painting & Remodeling
4.7(
134
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Trainer, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job overall. Had the entire house power washed and painted - aluminum siding and brick. The whole process took a few days but is necessary to do the job right. After power washing, they went over the whole house filling cracks with silicone, covered the windows, pulled back mulch and protected bushes from overspray. The applied two coats with a high quality paint and did a great job cleaning up. Highly recommend!"
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+92

Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Joseph Sullivan Professional Painting
Joseph Sullivan Professional Painting
4.7(
299
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Trainer, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Joe Sullivan's painting did our office and hall columns and the results were great.  We had them come back to paint a ceiling that was water stained over the winter and weeks later the stain cannot be seen.  Both times Joe was responsive via email and fit the jobs into very specific days that we needed.  They might not be the least expensive around but you get what you pay for.  We will be calling Joe again whenever our next project comes up."
Installed wainscotting and tile floor.  Painted ceiling walls and woodwork
Installed Tile floor. Painted ceiling, walls and woodwork
Installed crown molding.  Painted ceiling, walls and woodwork.
Great detail in two story living room
Installed wainscotting. Painted ceiling, walls and woodwork

+5

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Plaster Repair FAQs, 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.

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.

While it’s most common to sand plaster dry, it is possible to wet-sand plaster, too. Doing so can reduce the amount of plaster dust released into the air and make it easier to work in smaller, more delicate areas (such as around wall trim). However, some people find that wet sanding leads to more imperfections, which is why larger walls are more often dry sanded to ensure an even finish.

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.

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.

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