Need Plaster Repair in North York?
A lot of North York went up in the 1950s and 60s with real plaster on lath or masonry backs. It is harder than drywall and cracks along the same lines every winter.
Smearing joint compound over plaster hairline cracks is why people repaint the same hallway every two years. We open, fill, and reinforce moving cracks properly.
Skim coating brings wavy, patched plaster up to a smooth plane before colour. That is the difference between a wall that looks painted and a wall that looks new.
What Plaster Repair Actually Takes
We identify whether plaster keys are still sound behind lath. Hollow sections need rebuild, not just surface mud.
Pre-1960 layers may contain lead. Dry sanding is off the table. We contain, prep wet, and clean as we go.
Skim coats go on in thin passes with sand between. One heavy coat shrinks and cracks as it dries.
Finished paint follows our interior painting process with stain block where old water marks remain.
Plaster Repair Services in North York
Crack cutting and filling
Moving cracks opened, filled, and taped so they stay put.
Skim coating
Whole-wall or room skim over old plaster and repairs.
Plaster patch rebuild
Small holes and blown sections rebuilt before skim.
Lead-safe prep
Containment and wet methods on pre-1960 surfaces.
Plaster ceiling repair
Cracks and dips on old ceilings flattened before flat paint.
Prime and paint
Repairs sealed and coloured in one project.
Why choose us
Why North York Homeowners Choose Us
We prep older homes the safe way
A lot of North York housing predates 1960, so we treat lead paint as a given, not a surprise we find halfway through. We contain the dust and prep wet.
Low-odour paint you can live with
We use low-VOC, low-odour paint, so you are not driven out of the house for days. Less smell, a faster return to the room, and it is safe around kids and pets.
Clean crews that actually show up
Floors and furniture get covered, the site gets cleaned every day, and we walk the finished job with you before we call it done. We are 100% insured and licensed in Ontario.
Fifteen years on the tools, backed for three
Our crews average fifteen years of painting, rated 5.0 across 67 Google reviews, with a three-year warranty on the workmanship.
Nine Things Worth Knowing Before Plaster Repair
- Plaster is not drywall. Different tools, different dry times, different skills.
- Lead-safe prep on old walls. No dry sanding in occupied rooms.
- Tape moving cracks. Fill-only repairs reopen with heat season.
- Sound out hollow areas. Loose plaster needs rebuild, not skim.
- Thin skim coats. Thick mud cracks as it shrinks.
- Allow long dry times. Old houses hold humidity longer than new builds.
- Block stains before skim. Water marks bleed through light colours.
- Flat paint on old ceilings. It hides waves gloss would spotlight.
- One crew for repair and paint. Fewer handoffs, fewer flash lines.
FAQ
Plaster Repair Questions, Answered
Can you fix cracks that keep coming back?
Yes when they are prepped with the right tape and compound system, not just filler.
Do you skim coat entire rooms?
Yes. Whole-room skims are common before major repaints in older homes.
Is lead paint a concern?
On pre-1960 homes, yes. We prep lead-safe and contain dust.
How long does plaster work take?
Skim projects need multiple visits for mud and dry cycles. We timeline on site.
Do you paint after repair?
Yes. Prime and paint packages available.
Plaster or drywall ceiling?
We repair both. Plaster ceilings need flat finish and stain block when needed.
Condo plaster?
Less common, but we handle repairs in older concrete buildings with plaster finishes.
How do I get a price?
Call or use the form. Wall condition drives plaster quotes more than square footage alone.