How long does plaster take to dry?

• <div><p>Drying alone can take 1 to 4 hours to dry to the touch per plaster layer, but some <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-long-does-plaster-take-to-dry.htm">types of plaster take several hours longer to dry</a>. 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. </p></div>

How much does it cost to replace a plaster ceiling?

• <div><p>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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-replace-plaster-with-drywall.htm">cost to replace plaster with drywall</a> is higher—running between $720 and $1,250 for a 10-by-8-foot wall or ceiling (not including drywall finishing). </p></div>

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Q: Why are my walls cracking so much?

• <div><p>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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-inspect-your-foundation.htm">foundation inspected</a>, as cracks can also be a sign of a bigger issue. </p></div>

Q: Can I use drywall primer on plasters?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: Should you skim coat plaster?

• <div><p>You can skim coat plaster, but it&rsquo;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. </p></div>

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Last update on November 14, 2025

Reviewed in April 2024
This company was the first to reply to my request for repairing the tracks for my garage door. They came within a couple of days of my request, they arrived on time, assessed the situation, and gave me a very reasonable quote. I was very happy that they did not try to sell me a new garage door...
Garage Door Pro
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Reviewed in December 2023
Expert repair. The final product was basically invisable.
PatchMaster Serving SE Wisconsin
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Reviewed in March 2023
Great guy, quick to drop everything to repair my sister in lawâ s electric wheelchair. Very kind and my sister in law felt very safe.
1440 Creations, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2020
Rating of 0 out of 1 to 5. Not only does Ne3 do horrible work and horrible repairs, his customer service sucks. Six months of arguing with him on getting our driveway repaired and it still is not repaired. Repaired stoop looks like ****. He doesn’t want to repair our driveway because he’ll...
NE3
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Reviewed in March 2018
It was very good, we had a lot of repair work needed and he was able to complete them all and it was really well.
ANDREW'S PAINTING
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Reviewed in August 2017
Good, service was repaired to the garage door.
North Shore Garage Doors
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Reviewed in July 2015
They do alterations, and shoe repair. They are reasonable, fast and very pleasant. I think their prices are comparable. I recommend them.
Trim-N-Tidy Cleaners
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Reviewed in October 2012
We learned about Busch plaster back in 1998 from friends that had him plaster their historic lake home. I noticed the beautiful fan texture of the ceilings. As we have renovated our 6,000+ 100 year old house over the past 14 years (bigger the house, longer it takes I guess). We have used...
BUSCH PLASTERING & STUCCO
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Reviewed in July 2011
The owner and lead mechanic are very competent when it comes to diagnosing and repairing vehicles. They will explain to you what they did to the car as well as what went wrong in the first place. During oil changes they top off all fluids as well as check air in your tires. They are also very...
Mills Automotive
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