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The Patch Guy
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Berlin, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"On time. EXCELLENT patch with thin coat plaster and a skip trowel finish.! Perfect, would never know there was a hole in the drywall! Myron is awesome! Please send him photos of your needed patch with a tape measure IN the photo so Myron can size it up prior to doing the work."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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The Plaster Man
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Plaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Berlin, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

The Plaster Man is committed to excellence in every aspect of our \nbusiness. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, \nand personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service \nwe bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of \nour trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. \nAbove all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their \nconcerns the basis of our business.

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Jim's Plastering and Drywall
New to Angi
Plaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Berlin, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

We’re a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your \nhome as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close \nattention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality \nof our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building \nlasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

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Plaster Repair FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, you can install drywall over plaster, but there are important factors to consider. While it can create a smooth, flat surface, it is often not the best approach. Installing drywall over plaster will increase the wall's thickness, which can cause issues with existing window and door frames that may no longer fit. You might also need to adjust power outlets to keep them accessible. A better, though more expensive, option is to remove the old plaster and lath entirely before installing new drywall. Drywalling directly over plaster seals in the old material, and if any problems arise later, you will need to remove both layers down to the structural beams for repairs. Given the potential complications, this job is best handled by professionals.

You can skim coat plaster, but it’s better to repair the plaster itself. A skim coat is a thin coat of drywall joint compound spread over the surface of a wall. The result is a flat finish that looks pleasing, but part of the appeal of plaster is its imperfections and aesthetic. Skim coating is best when limited to drywall applications.

Look for flaking paint or air bubbles that burst and then flake away. Paint will begin to flake after being exposed to minimal moisture or water, so it’s a good indicator of any water damage. If you notice your paint starting to flake, feel the plaster underneath to see if it is soft or damp.

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.

If you already have plaster walls and ceilings, adding new plaster costs $2 to $10 per square foot. For an average-sized room, that would come out to $1,200 to $10,000. However, the cost to replace plaster with drywall is higher—running between $720 and $1,250 for a 10-by-8-foot wall or ceiling (not including drywall finishing).

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