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Palm Construction and Remodeling, Inc.
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Plaster - Install

Serving Clinton, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

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Honeycomb Construction
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Clinton, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

"Excellent job!!! Honeycomb construction LLC did for us painting exterior they done superb everything what they promise it was complete! fast ,clean ,professional. we have more plan on project definitely we will go with honeycomb construction, Eugene and his team excellent company!!"
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Palm Construction and Remodeling Inc.
4.2(
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For Business

Serving Clinton, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Palm Construction recently fully replaced my roof with new beautiful traditional tile roof. Lee and his team did excellent job, finished on time and project went very smooth and there were no issues. It was a great experience to work with them, they are very honest and professional in their work. My roof passed inspections with no problems and I would highly recommend Palm Construction to all people I know!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by90%of homeowners
R3 Construction
4.4(
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Clinton, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Roger called me within 20 minutes of me posting a job and this was an urgent job that needed to be done ASAP and he was able to come take a look at it within the hour!! It was a bedroom ceiling that needed drywall placed and mudded so itâ s ready for paint. He came back later that evening and finished the very next morning and we couldnâ t have been more happy. Will definitely be calling him again for more home projects!!"
Response time2 days
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.

Venetian plaster is a highly durable wall finish that becomes a rock-like substance once dried, making it last longer than most other wall finishes. Its lifespan can range from decades to centuries, potentially lasting a lifetime. Key factors influencing its longevity include the quality of the initial application, whether it's properly sealed against moisture, and how the wall is maintained and treated (e.g., how often it is touched or bumped). Due to its mineral content, it can also develop a patina over time.

Drying alone can take 1 to 4 hours to dry to the touch per plaster layer, but some types of plaster take several hours longer to dry. However, this doesn’t mean the job is done because plaster doesn’t fully harden until it cures, which can take a few days to a couple of weeks. It may take even longer if you’re building a new, pretty thick plaster wall. Allow the plaster to cure before painting it.

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.

You’ll want to inspect your plaster walls for signs of damage before painting. If you notice soft spots, deep cracks, bubbling, or areas where the plaster is crumbling or pulling away from the wall, it likely needs repair. While small hairline cracks are common and likely cosmetic, you should address larger issues before painting to ensure a quality, smooth finish.

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