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Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
2.0(
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Bridgewater, VA 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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Hudson's Home Repair & Painting
4.6(
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Bridgewater, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

"Randy Hudson did a great job of repairing/replacing a rotted deck post on my dad?s deck.  He was very good at assessing the damage and work necessary to correct the problem.  He was good about explaining the process to us so everyone understood what was to be expected.  Randy was very friendly and completed the work as planned and scheduled.  He also did a great job of installing new lattice for the deck skirting as part of the project.  I thought the price charged was fair and reasonable and we have asked him to give us an estimate to pressure wash and paint the deck and other house trim.
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Half Way

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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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She's Got The Tools, LLC
5.0(
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Bridgewater, VA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Nicolle is professional in her work and is a good business person. Through her observations, she identified (and provided proof) of other potential projects that might need to be addressed. Her work was thorough, well done and complete. I strongly recommend her."
Drywall Repair
Finished
Patio Blinds Install
Patio Blinds Before
Apartment Deck Washing

+14

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Smith's Remodeling
5.0(
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Plaster - Repair

Serving Bridgewater, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Absolutely fantastic work! Smith's remodeling repaired my fence and deck, then power washed and stained them. Everything looks brand new. Highly recommend!""
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Mike's house
Mike's house
Mike's house
mikes house

+61

Response time2 days
Response rate89%
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Paynter's Drywall & Remodeling LLC - Home Facebook
5.0(
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Bridgewater, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He was recommended to us by a friend. He was very polite and respectful to my home and my family. He got the job done quickly and professionally. He also gave us a free estimate. His prices are very fair for the work he did. We will hire him again for all future projects."
Kitchen
Tearing up the old floor
Framing up the bar
The start
Drywall repair

+19

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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.

You can plaster over regular drywall, but it's essential to prepare the surface properly. Before plastering, the drywall should be clean, free of dust, and any loose or peeling paint should be removed. Applying a primer specifically designed for plastering can improve adhesion. Some professionals recommend applying a base coat of plaster or joint compound to create a better surface for the plaster to adhere to. Proper preparation ensures a smooth and durable plaster finish over regular drywall.

Smaller is better when patching holes with spackle. Any holes wider than four to six inches in diameter tend to be too wide to repair with spackle alone. You'll likely want to patch bigger holes with a drywall panel. 

Even holes measuring up to 6 inches may be challenging to fill with spackle alone. For best results, purchase a wall repair patch made from wire mesh. Cut the patch to fit over the hole, then use the spackle to hold it in place. Apply the spackle over the patch as you would for a smaller hole.

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.

You can repair plaster ceilings yourself after the cause of the ceiling damage has been addressed. However, the repair can easily take 5 hours and can be slightly challenging for those without previous experience. If you do decide to flex your DIY muscle, have a helper to help hold the ladder and pass you the tools for safety purposes.

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