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JB's Home Improvement LLC
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Plaster - InstallPlaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair+1 more

Serving Deforest, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went very well. Two workers showed up on time and had the job done quickly and neatly. Didn't quite use all the time on the cert. They were going to repair three Kitchen Island braces. They didn't have the advantage to know what exactly they needed to do the repair, so the required tools were not in their kit. Guess I'll get that done at a later date. Overall, a good service.
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Badgerland Plastering, Inc.
New to Angi
Plaster - Install - For BusinessPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Deforest, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Badgerland Plastering is a dedicated team of craftsman that has provided quality plaster and stucco work since 2001. Whether it's new construction, residential, commercial or patch & repair, we have built our reputation on exceeding the needs of the customer and treating each project as if it was our own property.\nAs a service contractor we are committed to being on time, professional, cleaning up the job site and paying attention to the details, no matter how large or small the project is. We will consult with you on your unique project needs, give expert industry advise and provide a free quote.\nContact us today to have a no obligation conversation. We are proud to serve the Madison area and all of South Central Wisconsin, however we will consider the needs or all our customers and are not limited based on location. We are bonded, fully insured, and guarantee 100% satisfaction.\n

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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

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.

Only use spackle on plaster walls when the imperfection is small. It’s best used for nail holes or small dings in the plaster. Spackle dries quickly, allowing you to continue the repair process shortly after using it. Plaster can be tricky to repair, though, so if you run into issues, call a pro so that you don’t risk further damage.

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.

Plastering and skimming are two different techniques for finishing walls. Plastering involves applying a thick layer of a plaster mixture—typically containing gypsum, lime, cement, sand, and water—to create a new surface. This process often requires multiple coats and is used for repairing significant damage or creating decorative textures. Skimming, on the other hand, is a technique that involves applying a thin layer of drywall compound or joint compound over an existing surface to smooth it out, covering minor imperfections, small cracks, or uneven textures for a polished look. Plastering is generally more costly and labor-intensive than skimming. Although some people use the terms interchangeably, they refer to different processes and materials.

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.

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