Your construction specialists for over 50 years! Family owned & operated, Poellinger Inc. was established as a plastering company in 1957 by John A. Poellinger. In 1986, Mike Poellinger, son of John, joined the firm as a project manager and became actively involved in the direction of the company. In 1999, Mike purchased Poellinger Inc. and he is currently the owner and president of the company. Poellinger Inc. has a reputation for expertly combining old world techniques, such as plastering, with today's technological advances, such as exterior insulation finish systems. Poellinger Inc. is also a supplier of specialty products to the construction industry. We offer wholesale and retail sales of partition systems and construction materials, access panels, carpet and tile. Poellinger Inc. has been using environmentally friendly products and applications for decades and will continue to support advances in “green” building practices. Poellinger Inc. now recycles carpet, which saves money and our environment! "I am proud of the history of this company and our dedicated, skilled craftsmen," says Mike Poellinger. "As the construction industry has changed over the years, Poellinger Inc. has changed as well, adding new skills and products. What remains consistent is our commitment to quality, safety and customer satisfaction."
Your construction specialists for over 50 years! Family owned & operated, Poellinger Inc. was established as a plastering company in 1957 by John A. Poellinger. In 1986, Mike Poellinger, son of John, joined the firm as a project manager and became actively involved in the direction of the company. In 1999, Mike purchased Poellinger Inc. and he is currently the owner and president of the company. Poellinger Inc. has a reputation for expertly combining old world techniques, such as plastering, with today's technological advances, such as exterior insulation finish systems. Poellinger Inc. is also a supplier of specialty products to the construction industry. We offer wholesale and retail sales of partition systems and construction materials, access panels, carpet and tile. Poellinger Inc. has been using environmentally friendly products and applications for decades and will continue to support advances in “green” building practices. Poellinger Inc. now recycles carpet, which saves money and our environment! "I am proud of the history of this company and our dedicated, skilled craftsmen," says Mike Poellinger. "As the construction industry has changed over the years, Poellinger Inc. has changed as well, adding new skills and products. What remains consistent is our commitment to quality, safety and customer satisfaction."
Applying plaster to a wall will usually cost between $2 and $10 per square foot for both the material and labor. The cost will vary based on the quality of the plaster you’re using and whether or not prep work is required before the work begins. Wall prep can add up to about 10% to your total costs. Plastering exterior walls can be more expensive in many cases because they are taller and require scaffolding and safety equipment.
Repairing plaster walls is almost always worthwhile. Not only will plaster repairs make your walls look new again, but repairs of minor cracks can often reinforce the plaster and help prevent the cracks from spreading and widening. Additionally, hiring a professional to carry out plaster wall repair means they can let you know if the cracking is a result of a severe underlying issue. Catching a problem like foundation instability early could save you thousands, a luxury you wouldn’t have if you just repaired the walls yourself.
Plaster repair costs range from $4 to $10 per square foot for refinishing, while skim coating can be less expensive, usually between $2 and $5 per square foot. The price you pay for plaster repairs will depend on the extent of the damage, the type of plaster you have on your walls, and the accessibility of the damage. Plaster repair on the exterior of your home tends to be more expensive, as there’s a higher chance that ladders or scaffolding will be necessary to carry out the repair.
It is possible to repair plaster walls yourself, but it’s not always a good idea. Hiring a professional means you’ll have expert eyes on the damage looking to see if there is an underlying issue or if the cracks are just from normal expansion and contraction. Additionally, a professional’s plaster repair will very likely last longer than a DIY job, which means you could end up saving money over time by going with a pro from the start.
All plaster walls will crack over time with expansion and contraction from temperature and moisture changes, as well as from normal house settling. In these cases, the cracks will usually be thin and don’t mean there are major structural issues. However, excessive cracking, wide wall cracks, and cracks that span around corners can sometimes mean you have a foundation issue. Identifying severe problems is a key reason why hiring a professional for plaster repair is usually a good idea.