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VGC Builders & General Contractors

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VGC Builders & General Contractors

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35 years of experience

We are a General Contractor based out of Trinity TX. We travel all over the state doing Comercial Projects. We do all aspects of comercial and residential construction from earthwork to the finished roof line. We are able to handle your drawings in house. We are happy to assist with design, drawing, and specifications for your project as well as complete construction services.

We are a General Contractor based out of Trinity TX. We travel all over the state doing Comercial Projects. We do all aspects of comercial and residential construction from earthwork to the finished roof line. We are able to handle your drawings in house. We are happy to assist with design, drawing, and specifications for your project as well as complete construction services.

Top Notch Stone Work

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Top Notch Stone Work

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46 years of experience

Top Notch Stone Work has over 30 years of experience in masonry work. We are a small business with 3 full time employees 2 part time. This keeps our over head low so that we can offer affordable pricing for the average income family.

Top Notch Stone Work has over 30 years of experience in masonry work. We are a small business with 3 full time employees 2 part time. This keeps our over head low so that we can offer affordable pricing for the average income family.

Centex Residential Services

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Centex Residential Services

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18 years of experience

Welcome to Centex Residential Services! We are a locally owned and operated handyman service providing repair and remodeling solutions within the Central Texas area. Plenty of people say they can do home repairs, but what really matters is getting it done right from start to finish. Whether it's renovating a closet, bedroom or entire level, Centex Residential Services has the expertise to complete your project on time and within budget. Customer service is extremely important to us and that can be seen by the amount of repeat business we have. Many of our current steady customers were, at one time, just looking for a simple, one-time service. Once that service was completed, they were so satisfied that they decided to entrust us with larger, more involved projects and thus a relationship grew. We are available all day Monday through Friday and on the weekends as well by appointment. Give us a call today for a free estimate!

Welcome to Centex Residential Services! We are a locally owned and operated handyman service providing repair and remodeling solutions within the Central Texas area. Plenty of people say they can do home repairs, but what really matters is getting it done right from start to finish. Whether it's renovating a closet, bedroom or entire level, Centex Residential Services has the expertise to complete your project on time and within budget. Customer service is extremely important to us and that can be seen by the amount of repeat business we have. Many of our current steady customers were, at one time, just looking for a simple, one-time service. Once that service was completed, they were so satisfied that they decided to entrust us with larger, more involved projects and thus a relationship grew. We are available all day Monday through Friday and on the weekends as well by appointment. Give us a call today for a free estimate!

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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

Although their applications are very similar, no drywall compound and spackle are not the same thing. Spackle is a bit thicker and is used to patch holes as it dries quickly and is easy to sand. Joint compound shrinks a bit more and can be more temperamental to spread. However, one benefit is that you can use joint compound as spackle (for small jobs), but you can’t use spackle as joint compound.  

Damp plaster does dry out, although the drying time depends on several factors, including the type of plaster, the surrounding temperature, moisture content, and the extent of the dampness. Sometimes, it can take weeks or months for wall plaster to dry naturally.

You can apply plaster over plaster, but before you do, check the stability of the existing plaster. If it’s been there for a while, it may require a base coat of PVA emulsion. This will make the existing plaster less porous and ensure the new and old plaster adhere properly.

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.

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