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American Drywall
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Wayne, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Matt repaired a few areas of drywall in our ceiling that had been damaged by a leak and along the edges of some walls. He arrived on time, every time. The care he took with keeping the dust and debris down was outstanding. His repair looked excellent as well. I wouldn’t hesitate calling him again."
Response time2 days
68 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Hall’s Home Solutions LLC
New to Angi
Plaster - Repair

Serving Wayne, WV and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Hall’s Home Solutions LLC is built on reliability, craftsmanship, and genuine care for the homes in our community. Our customers know they can count on us for honest communication, quality work, and a professional experience from start to finish. Whether it’s a small repair or a bigger project, we shows up with skill, integrity, and the kind of pride in workmanship that keeps people calling back.

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G & A Cremeans Handyman Services
4.5(
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Wayne, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They scheduled me quickly (before chance of rain and further damage). They were very prompt. The repair was finished quickly. The cost of repair was extremely reasonable. Very nice and professional. I would highly recommend them. I will absolutely use them for future projects."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Better Built
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Plaster - RepairPlaster - Repair - For Business

Serving Wayne, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The guys are very nice and friendly and willing to do anything you need done no matter how small or how big the job is. They do everything. They guaranteed their work and said to call them if I have any problems at all. I will call them again when I need work done."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

Plaster can be a difficult DIY to master, especially if you plan to plaster an entire room, rather than patch a small area. Before you begin a plaster DIY project, you need to know which tools and type of plaster to use. It's also important to know how to prepare the surface and apply the plaster for a smooth finish. If that all sounds like a lot of work, you may prefer hiring a local plaster repair contractor to do the job.

Although they have similar applications, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Their primary differences lie in their composition, consistency, and ideal use cases.

Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it thicker than joint compound. It dries quickly and is easy to sand, which makes it ideal for small wall repair projects like filling nail holes or patching minor damage.

Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum. It is primarily used for large-scale projects, such as taping and finishing the seams on newly installed drywall. It tends to shrink more than spackle and can be more difficult to spread.

While both products can be used to fill small depressions and cracks, spackle cannot replace joint compound for taping and mudding new drywall. Conversely, you can often use joint compound for small patching jobs typically done with spackle.

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.

You can technically just paint over hairline cracks in plaster since these cracks are often harmless, but this will mostly be a waste of paint. Paint will only hide the hairline crack for a few months before it shows up again. The best solution is to repair the crack with flexible filler or joint compound before repainting.

You can repair plaster ceilings yourself after the cause of the ceiling damage has been addressed. However, the repair can easily take 5 hours and can be slightly challenging for those without previous experience. If you do decide to flex your DIY muscle, have a helper to help hold the ladder and pass you the tools for safety purposes.

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