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JM Plaster & Drywall Repair
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Repair

Serving Converse, TX and surrounding areas

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"John repaired stucco cracks around some windows and corners. He also cleaned out a long expansion joint and then painted some large wall areas with elastomeric paint. He is a very experienced pro, is meticulous about his work and is one of the best contractors I have used, especially in relation to keeping his client informed about his planned work and schedule. His price was competitive, he voluntarily did some extras and was all-around a very courteous gentleman to work with. I wouldn't hesitate to use him again."
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Jyra Home Solutions
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Converse, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

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"Using Jyra Home Solutions was an ideal customer service experience.  The price was very reasonable, the scheduling was done quickly, and the completed work was flawless.  I felt very comfortable with the workers in my home, as they were extremely polite and courteous.  When they completed the job, the room they worked in was left in perfect condition, and not one item was left behind.
I would highly recommend this company for anyone in need of repair work for your house.  The owner of the company even stopped by to make sure I was happy with the finished product.  I will certainly use Jyra the next time my home needs a repair or even a remodel.  Great company!
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Bernabe&sons drywal
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Repair

Serving Converse, TX and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

My name is Bernardo bernabe i have been in the drywall business for about 7 years.\nI do jobs all over the san antonio area and surrounding areas I specialize in doing remodels and new construction houses, including small patch work, no job is ever too small or too large, text for a free quote!

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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

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.

Plaster can be a difficult DIY to master, especially if you plan to plaster an entire room, rather than patch a small area. Before you begin a plaster DIY project, you need to know which tools and type of plaster to use. It's also important to know how to prepare the surface and apply the plaster for a smooth finish. If that all sounds like a lot of work, you may prefer hiring a local plaster repair contractor to do the job.

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.

Plaster ceilings can sag for several reasons. In some cases, the plaster and other building materials shift and come apart over time, which is why you’ll commonly find drooping plaster ceilings in older homes. Improper installation, foot traffic, and water damage—often from a leaky roof or a broken pipe—can also cause plaster ceilings to sag.

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.

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