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Richard Goodnow
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Loris, SC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: True professional

"Rick did a great job removing the popcorn and making our ceilings look brand new. He also repaired our walls which were in terrible shape. He is very trustworthy, responsive, fair, and he hit our deadline as he said he would."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate88%
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Rosales Painting & Drywall, LLC
5.0(
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Plaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Loris, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Eduardo came highly recommended to me and he did not disappoint. He and his crew worked tirelessly to complete the job timely while always paying attention to every detail. They arrived on time each day and cleaned up each evening before leaving. True professionals and very pleasant to deal with. I would highly recommend Rosales Painting & Drywall."
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Response time1 day
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

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.

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. 

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 is possible to repair minor plaster cracks or holes yourself, it is generally not recommended for larger jobs or if you want a professional result. Plaster repair can be difficult in practice; proper wall preparation and achieving a smooth, seamless finish that blends with the existing wall requires experience, especially on textured surfaces. Hiring a professional ensures the repair will be durable and last longer, potentially saving you money over time. A pro can also determine if the cracks are from normal expansion or a more serious underlying issue.

Plaster provides a durable, soundproof, and moisture-resistant finish compared to drywall.

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