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Traeger Plastering
4.7(
79
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Plaster - Install

Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"My experience with Traeger Plastering was by far the best experience I’ve had with anyone working on my house. Tony responded to my inquiry within hours and was there the next day to look at my damage and give me a quote. The next day, I had a ceiling above my bathtub and the walls and ceiling of my kitchen repaired. It was that easy. Tony and his team repaired water damage on two areas of my kitchen ceiling and one area of my kitchen wall. They also replaced crumbling and missing plaster over my bathroom tub with wallboard that was then plastered, glazed, and caulked. The work is top-notch. They were here right when he said they’d be, and the work was reasonably priced. They were also clean. There’s not a particle of plaster dust in my house; they even swept up the bits of plaster that were already all over my kitchen before they got there. Most importantly, Tony is a nice guy. I think most of us ladies have had experiences with contractors or handymen who’ve come in to our houses and talked down to us or—even worse—talked down to us before asking to speak to our husbands. That’s not Tony. Tony’s a friendly man who puts you right at ease and explains everything to you without being condescending. Tony also loves animals and will make sure your pets don’t get out while he and his team are working. I waited until I'd finished priming and painting their work to post this just to make sure everything was kosher. And it's really just beautiful work; you'd never know that it was patched even though parts of it *were* patched before they did their work. It's just so beyond what I expected; I hope they're available for any work I need in the future."

+2

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pirl Finishing
5.0(
48
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Plaster - Install

Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Robert was very responsive after I contacted him for an initial estimate and communicated his skill sets clearly. We were remodeling our kitchen and he was able to install and blend plaster over unfinished walls. I can't tell where the old plaster stops and the new begins. I'm very happy with his work and would absolutely recommend Pirl Finishing."
Drywall Project
Drywall Project
Waterproofing crew cut out lower portion of wall for access
Bathroom
Ceiling

+75

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Charles P. Tarantini Plastering
4.6(
21
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Plaster - Install

Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1950

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Charles was easy to communicate with and communicated the appropriate amount, gave a fair quote, was friendly and courteous on-site, was prompt, and did a quality job quickly. Only making one call if I need plastering services again."
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+24

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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KALANISH PLASTERING & DRYWALL
4.3(
43
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Plaster - Install

Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were professional, did a beautiful job, and put a decorative finish on that I loved so much I had them come back and do the rest of my ceilings! Very nice, did everything perfectly and I just want to turn off the tv and stare at my ceilings."
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+9

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ROBERT DELL'AQUILA PLASTERING
4.9(
273
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Plaster - Install

Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

"The take away: Impressive! I'd hire him again without any hesitation and will recommend him to anyone who needs plaster work done. I had several areas in my house that needed plaster repaired from a roof leak and from a plumbing drain stack replacement. Other companies wouldn't take on the job or wanted $6K to $8K and a week to do it. Robert came in, took a quick look and some pictures and quoted me at $1,700 and could do it all in one day! Sounded too good to be true, but with all the good reviews he has, I hired him. He wasn't booked up, so I hired him on Monday and he scheduled the work Thursday and then finished everything in a half day. I think everything is done extremely well! The new plaster blends right into the old plaster. And that's the thing - it's plaster. He's able to do it in one day because he puts up sheet rock and plasters over it rather than putting up drywall and putting layers and layers of joint compound on the seams, which requires time to dry, then sanding, repeat. With plaster, you put it on once, smooth it out, let it dry and it's done, and frankly looks better that way. Anyway, I have absolutely nothing but good things to say about the experience and highly recommend Robert!"
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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ULTIMATE CUSTOM PAINTING, LLC
4.4(
335
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Plaster - Install

Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We think that it would be impossible to find painters who are more skillful, more dedicated to the customer's satisfaction, and easier to work with than the Ultimate Custom Painting team (Rick, Dan, Erik, and Rome). This was the third time that we have hired UCP to do interior work; and we did so because we had such positive experiences the first two times.  Once again we were thrilled with the outcome.  Our house was built in 1928 with large baseboards and window trim, crown mouldings, lots of nooks and crannies, and (lovely but hard to paint) textured plaster.  It is not, in other words, an easy house to paint.  On top of that, the areas that UCP painted on this visit hadn't been painted in at least 12 years; there were settlement cracks in the plaster, areas of peeling paint, and lots of prep work required.  And prep work, in our view, is what identifies the real professionals.  UCP patched plaster, scraped numerous areas where peeling had begun, sanded, primed, repatched, resanded and reprimed as needed.  For every hour that they painted they must have spent 4-5 hours in prep work.  And did I mention that they did this, to accommodate our crazy schedule, working full days from Friday through Monday (i.e., including Saturday and Sunday) on two successive weekends, arriving promptly first thing in the morning.  Indeed, this schedule added a certain complexity to cleanup (since we had, for example, to use the kitchen between visits) but they managed the juggling act with great skill and good humor.  The final results is fabulous.  Everyone who comes into the house comments on how great everything looks; and we can only smile and agree.  We still have some exterior work and a couple of interior rooms to do and there is no doubt that we will call UCP when the time comes. Highly, highly recommended!
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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FAQs for plaster service projects in Pittsburgh, PA

Professionals plastering contractors begin by prepping the project area and mixing the dry plaster with water. They wet their tools to prevent sticking and apply the plaster onto the wall. After smoothing out the first coat, they apply a thinner second coat, continuing to smooth the wall until it's even.

You can plaster or skim coat over old plaster if it's still in good condition. Applying a new coat over the old one works best for small cracks or minor repairs. If your plaster is in poor shape, consider having your pro remove the old plaster before installing new plaster.

Plaster can crack over time due to structural settling or minor shifts within the wall. When cracks appear, they must be addressed immediately to maintain the integrity of the wall. A skilled plaster repair professional should evaluate the crack, perform the necessary repairs, and inspect for any underlying issues such as foundation movement or damaged lath. This proactive repair not only preserves your wall’s appearance but also prevents larger future problems.

Plaster drying and curing are critical aspects of any project. Plaster dries to the touch within one to four hours after application, but full curing takes several days up to two weeks. Complete curing ensures the plaster hardens completely, safeguarding against future damage and guaranteeing a flawless finish before painting or adding texture. Extra layers or a thicker application extend the overall curing period, so careful planning around your project timeline is essential.

Painting over plaster is definitely possible when proper preparation is followed. The plaster must be entirely cured, and any cracks or imperfections must be repaired immediately before painting. A high-quality primer is required to ensure excellent paint adhesion, and applying a durable latex paint with a satin finish guarantees a resilient and smooth surface. These steps maintain the wall’s beauty and longevity.

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