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Excellent and very efficient
Repair plaster wall
$150
Job well done, and flexible hours. Very pleased with the work. Happy to recommend him.
Plaster repairs
$900
Paul communicated well and did a high quality job, thanks!
Repair plaster ceiling after removing 5 vents
$300
Chin was super fast, friendly and did a great job. Thanks!
Wall Plaster Repair
$150
Thanks Jin, good job !
Wall Plaster Repair - 3 Holes in Ceiling
$125
Gabriel was amazing and so generous with his time and skills! He was on time to the dot and went above and beyond with the job. For example while the plaster was drying he used the time to fix a chip in my door frame at no extra cost. He also gave me a roller and pallet for me to touch up areas myself. Definitely comes highly recommended 😊
Minor Plaster Repairs
$100
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This can take as little as a few hours to at most a couple of weeks. The time it will take can depend on the severity of the damage and the complexity of the repairs. In some cases, temperature and humidity are also factors as these can affect how fast each layer of filler, adhesive or new plaster dries. You can ask your Tasker for an estimate of how long it may take to do these repairs.
Only if you have a good reason to do so, such as if it’s coming off in large pieces, it’s not advisable to remove old plaster. Old plaster in your home is often of a higher quality than most other materials (like drywall), and you can lose its soundproofing and mould-inhibiting benefits. This is also laborious and time-consuming, and therefore costly, so you may want to hire an expert to repair and restore your plaster instead.
It sure can! Old plaster that’s restored can increase your home’s historical authenticity. If yours is a Victorian-era home, don’t remove any of the plaster - this is very sturdy, buyers expect it to have it, and you may get a higher appraisal than other homes on the market. Should you build a new home, try using as much plaster as possible to make it more durable, require less maintenance and make your home more valuable.
Efflorescence is the appearance of white crystalline material after the plaster has dried. This is caused by soluble salts present within the wall or ceiling or present in the water, lime, sand or other material used to make the plaster. This can be unsightly and make it difficult (if not impossible) for any paint to stick to the surface. You can remedy this by washing and dry-brushing the surface until no more crystalline material appears.
Yes, absolutely. Just remember that you can’t paint plaster that has only recently been repaired and dried right away. New plaster can be dry to the touch after about 1 to 2 days, but it may not be completely dry deep down! As plaster absorbs moisture, it can make a fresh coat of paint peel off after it’s dry. To be sure, let the plaster dry for about 4 to 6 weeks, then apply and smooth the primer or paint.
Most cracks on plaster are due to age. Over the years, plaster can separate from its lath and show up as cracks on the surface - this is cosmetic damage and can be fixed. But if plaster cracks are diagonal or jagged and measure more than 6 millimetres in width, this can be a sign of a more severe problem. These can be signs of a shifted foundation or deteriorated or collapsed wood beams due to termites; you may hire pest control to inspect.
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What do plaster repair services include?
Plaster repair services include all the activities necessary to fix damaged plaster on your walls or ceilings. This service can consist of fixing all sorts of damage like holes, gouges, pits or hairline cracks in plaster. Your plaster repair Tasker can inspect the site, assess the damage, prepare the necessary tools and materials, fix the damage, and apply the appropriate finish.
Site assessment
Your plaster repair Tasker does a thorough inspection of the walls and ceilings that need repairs. They can assess the extent and nature of the damage and see if it’s as simple as plaster crack repair or is a more complex job like blown plaster repair or lath and plaster repair. Your Tasker can take the appropriate measurements of the damage, such as the depth and size of cracks, to determine how much material they need and what tools to prepare.
If during the inspection, your Tasker discovers water damage to your plaster, you may want to hire someone to check and fix the pipes before they start.
Site & materials preparation
Your Tasker may cover your floor with a plastic dust sheet or other protective material. Some Taskers may move furniture out of the way. They may also cover any light switches or electrical sockets that are close to the damaged plaster. Should you want new wirings installed, make sure to hire someone to do this first before the plaster repairs.
If necessary, your Tasker may prime the damaged areas - this can include scraping the edges of cracks, then dusting off raised and excess material, then brushing the area with carpenter’s glue to give better surface adhesion for the filler and new plaster. Your Tasker can do this and other appropriate prep work on the damage.
Performing repairs
Once the site is prepared, and the materials are ready, your Tasker can do the repairs. They can use proven techniques and the right tools and materials. This can include plaster repair with a skim application, plaster repair with Polycell, plaster repair with Polyfilla, gypsum plaster repair and any other appropriate repair methods.
Some Taskers can remove and replace broken laths, although you may have to hire a separate service if the damage to the lath is extensive. Following best practices, your Tasker can apply as much filler and new plaster as needed to fill the cracks, gouges or holes in the wall or ceiling plaster. Note that they can allow each layer of filler or plaster to dry in-between applications.
Finishing touches
Your Tasker can smoothen the new plaster once all the layers have dried. They can use sandpaper of the appropriate coarseness or fineness to make the new plaster level with the rest of the wall or ceiling. If necessary, your Tasker can apply finishing oils or primer for fresh paint.
Speaking of which, why not have your walls or ceilings painted in a new or different colour?
Recent Plaster Repair tasks
Wall plaster repair and paint
$480
East Perth WA, Australia
22nd Apr 2024
Patching and painting required for hole in dry wall (approx. 2-3" in diameter) and thin crack in paint adjacent.
Plaster repair and paint
$500
Pakenham VIC, Australia
22nd Apr 2024
Our kitchen ceiling needs to be repaired and painted. We need a bathroom reno and there was a leak from upstairs. The guy came back and stopped the leak but drilled holes in the kitchen ceiling to retify it. He started to repair it but looks so rough and my husband seized repairs with him, preferring a plaster to finish the job. 1.3 x 1.6 metres
Plaster repair
$150
Dakabin QLD, Australia
21st Apr 2024
Plaster repair in 1 wall ( all plaster photos are on same side of wall)
Carpenter to repair Plaster wall and door replacement
$400
Carseldine QLD, Australia
21st Apr 2024
I need a carpenter to repair a hole in the wall 300mm* 300mm and repaint . Also to replace an external door from garage to garden and paint it .Door dimensions 2040 x 820 x 35mm External Door Duracote Flush X1
Plaster repair work
$750
St Helena VIC, Australia
21st Apr 2024
Plaster repair work before we repaint. This job will probably need plaster to be cut back and replaced to stop cracking again in future. 2 small ceiling cracks and 2 walls only
Plaster repair
$1,500
Brunswick VIC, Australia
20th Apr 2024
I need blown out plaster approx 38 linear metres altogether, repaired in several walls due to flooding. I would require than you come to have a look first.
Plaster Repair
$50
Berwick VIC, Australia
20th Apr 2024
Plaster repair. Staircase. As per picture, roughly 40 x 40cm.
Great communication, excellent work.
Plaster repair in wall
$100
Seven Hills QLD, Australia
19th Apr 2024
There are 6 approx <5cm scratches/ holes in our white painted plaster wall. As well s a scratch on our skirting board.
Plaster repair
$150
Buninyong VIC, Australia
18th Apr 2024
Hole in the wall 10cm in diameter and a couple of paint spot fixes
Plaster repair work
$300
Southbank VIC, Australia
16th Apr 2024
Looking for plasterer to repair and thicken up this open cavity , it needs to be cleaned up on the edging so it can be sanded and clean for an integrated wine fridge to be installed . I also need a few little holes to be patched
Legend ! Great man and great workmanship
Minor plaster repair, paint and rehang curtain
$250
Frankston VIC, Australia
7th Apr 2024
We need our curtain rehung. To do this we need some minor plaster repairs, touch up painting (paint supplied) and then the curtain hung.
Great job, would highly recommend
Wall Plaster Repair
$200
South Melbourne VIC, Australia
5th Apr 2024
Wall damage from command strips, will require plaster and paint. Matched paint will be provided to touch up the wall.
Peter was efficient and a great communicator. Plus did a great job of patching up some walls. Highly recommend.
Plaster repairs
$1,000
Thorneside QLD, Australia
3rd Apr 2024
Need these cracks to the walls and cornice through property repaired. The house was underpinned 2 years ago
Luke had great communication, did a great job and completed the work very quickly. Luke was really nice to deal with. Will definitely be using Luke again!
Repair Plaster Ceiling
$100
Red Hill QLD, Australia
28th Mar 2024
Repair ~20cm crack in plaster ceiling.
Great work, very quick and professional
Plaster repair
$400
Buddina QLD, Australia
25th Mar 2024
Ceiling has cracks where sheets join, potentially need an expansion joint on one of them. Walls have a few small holes from picture frames etc Want it so I can repaint walls and ceiling House will be empty so you won’t be working over furniture Probably a dozen ceiling cracks varying from 400mm to 3000mm Some wall cracks that will also need topping Feel free to ask for more information
Highly recommend Harrison. Great communication, on time, efficient, fantastic at his craft and really well priced.
Plaster Repair
$200
Bayswater North VIC, Australia
25th Mar 2024
Had a son go off the rails damage a wall before he was asked to leave lol.. I have a sheet of plaster for this job but feel it is beyond my skills to do this well ! ..
Good Friendly went Above and Beyond
Repair plaster and screw rail back into wall
$200
Cremorne VIC, Australia
15th Mar 2024
Toilet handrail was pulled out of the wall, plaster needs patch up and rail needs to be screwed back in
Adam was wonderful! Attention to detail was 100%
Wall repair plaster
$120
Coombs ACT 2611, Australia
12th Mar 2024
Three holes in the wall, need to plaster and paint.
Excellent work and highly recommend
Repair plaster on ceiling 50cm, replace washer, new garage remote
$200
Double Bay NSW, Australia
11th Mar 2024
Repair plaster ceiling in wardrobe approx. 50cm diameter; replace kitchen washer, get new garage remote working.
Sui long was efficient and very detailed in the job. Highly recommended.
Plaster Repair
$250
Paradise Point QLD, Australia
10th Mar 2024
Hi, I need a 800x600 section of a wall repaired. Please provide quote to supply and make good ready for paint. Thank you
Thank you job well done as promised.