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

Serving Mathews, 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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MY Property Solutions LLC
New to Angi
Plaster - Repair

Serving Mathews, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

We proudly provide residential and commercial painting, pressure washing, landscaping, handyman, and janitorial services throughout Virginia. We help homeowners and businesses improve, maintain, and protect their properties with quality workmanship, dependable service, and honest pricing. From interior and exterior painting to property cleanups, repairs, and routine maintenance, we're committed to delivering results that exceed expectations. Our focus is simple: reliable service, lasting quality, and complete customer satisfaction. Your Property. Our Passion.

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Cougar Development Corp
5.0(
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Mathews, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Cougar Development did an excellent job creating a living space out of an addition to a home built in 1918. The drywall work was excellent as was the placing of needed electrical outlets and ceiling fan/lighting. Closet space is extremely hard to come by in our neighborhood and Cougar was able to build a 30 sq ft closet that our growing family is able to take advantage of. This room was just a storage space and is now a usable living area after Cougar was done with it. The quality of work for the price I paid was amazing! I have already recommended Cougar to those in my neighborhood and will continue to do so!"
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

Although they are used for similar tasks, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum and is primarily used for large-scale projects like taping and finishing seams on new drywall. Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it a thicker compound best suited for small wall repairs like filling nail holes or cracks, as it dries quickly and is easy to sand. For small repairs, either product can be suitable. However, you can use joint compound for small jobs in place of spackle, but you cannot use spackle for large-scale taping and mudding projects.

It is possible to apply plaster on the interior or exterior of your home, but we don’t recommend it. Plaster is easy to apply in theory, but in reality, it can be a challenging material to work with, and it’s difficult to get the finished product to look clean, even, and smooth. Many DIYers end up calling in a professional afterward to touch up the area or even redo it entirely because of mistakes they made in the process. Hiring a plaster pro will cost more, but it’s usually the best option to achieve high-quality results.

To maintain plaster walls, inspect them regularly for cracks and seal them early. Clean the walls by dusting regularly or using a gentle, damp cloth. It's also important to avoid moisture exposure. Repainting as needed will help maintain the wall's appearance and longevity.

Your walls are likely cracking due to fluctuations in the temperature outside. Drywall tends to expand and contract when temperatures and humidity levels change, and this repeated movement can lead to cracks in your walls, particularly around door frames. If you have multiple diagonal cracks, you may want to have your foundation inspected, as cracks can also be a sign of a bigger issue.

Depending on how much adhesive was used as well as the strength of the adhesive, you may have some drywall damage when removing a mirror. You can typically repair most drywall damage if it’s small by sanding the damaged area, applying spackle to smooth the damaged section so it’s flush with the rest of the wall, and repainting the area.

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