Plaster Repair
Cracked and sagging old plaster pulled back tight and skimmed, or stripped out for new board once its lath gives up.
Drywall Repair and Installation in Leslie, MI
Lansing Elite Drywall provides drywall repair and installation in Leslie, MI, and handles drywall replacement in Leslie homes, rentals and storefronts.
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Given that the median home was built in 1949, it's quite often you might face asbestos inside of the popcorn ceiling. Before any scraping, we have a sample tested at a lab to confirm that it's not asbestos.
- Plaster reattached, skimmed or covered
- Old compound tested before sanding
- City or township permit office checked
- About 32 minutes down US 127
Drywall Repair Across Leslie
It's a bit surprising that 5% of homes are mobile, and of course for them drywall would hardly be applicable. And given that a quarter of the homes are rented, we strongly advise doing any drywall work between the tenants.
Plaster in Four Homes in Ten
Some 43% of Leslie's homes date from 1939 or earlier, close to twice Lansing's share. A crack with one side standing proud of the other means the plaster there has come loose from the lath.
When a Leak Soaks Old Plaster
Plaster handles a short soaking better than drywall does. With the leak stopped and the wall dry, we press along the stain. Firm plaster gets a stain-blocking primer and a skim coat. Where it gives or bulges, that patch comes off down to the lath and is rebuilt.
Sagging Plaster Ceilings in Leslie
Reattaching or covering a sagging ceiling turns on one thing.
What defines it is how much of the old plaster has become loose. When there are many loose spots, covering them with drywall can cost less than repairing each one individually. So it’s mainly a choice between a few repairs or widespread work.
Before Sanding in a Leslie House
Nearly eight in ten Leslie homes predate 1980. The paint matters as much as the compound: the EPA’s lead renovation rule governs how painted surfaces from before 1978 are disturbed.
Permits in the City or the Township
Leslie is surrounded by Leslie Township, which is governed separately. The first question on a remodel that needs a building permit is which side of the city line the house is on: ask at City Hall for an address in town, and at the township for one outside it.
Getting to Leslie
Leslie is about 32 minutes from Lansing, south on US 127.
We also serve Webberville, MI, east of Lansing off I-96, past Williamston.
What Shapes Drywall Work in Leslie, MI
Leslie has a population of about 1,936. Here is what that means for the work we do here.
| Local fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Homes built 1939 or earlier | 43.2% of the city's 841 housing units; Lansing's share is 24.5%. |
| Median year built | 1949, the oldest of the towns we serve. |
| Homes built before 1980 | 79.7%, so most joint compound here predates the 1978 asbestos ban. |
| City and township | The city is surrounded by Leslie Township; the two are governed separately. |
| County | Ingham; a city since 1968, a village from 1869. |
Services we offer in Leslie
Ceiling Repair
Cracked seams, corner gaps that open every winter, sagging board, cracked plaster and holes left by fans or plumbers, repaired after the cause is found.
Water Damage Drywall Repair
Brown rings, soft spots and drooping ceilings after ice dams, split pipes, bathroom leaks or basement water, opened, dried out and rebuilt to blend in.
Drywall Finishing
Seams finished to whatever level your paint and lighting demand, textures matched or applied, and skim coats that turn rough or textured walls smooth.
Basement Drywall
Lower-level rooms boarded and finished once the foundation is dry, moisture-resistant sheets at slab level, Lansing permit in hand.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal
Acoustic texture sampled, misted and scraped off, then the bare ceiling skimmed smooth for primer.
Garage Drywall
Garage walls and overheads hung to the residential code, Type X below bedrooms, finished for parking or a heated shop.
Nearby areas we serve
Put a number on the damage
Describe the room and what happened to it. We call back with what the repair or hang probably involves and which details push the number up or down.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there horsehair in the plaster of old Leslie houses?
We see it sometimes. It was used like a fiber to better hold the materials. It doesn't change much, but when it breaks, it will break into fibrous chunks.
Can you patch the holes left by rewiring an old Leslie house?
Yes, we can. To ensure that the patches are invisible, each new piece is shimmed to sit level. And we use a setting compound, which allows it to dry faster with a chemical reaction.
Can you cut in a new outlet box in a plaster wall?
We use an oscillating saw for that instead of just a chisel. This tool allows us to cut without pounding the wall in comparison with regular tools, because it uses a small blade that shakes back and forth fast.
Do you fix plaster in older storefronts downtown?
Yes, we can. It's the same work as in regular houses. We usually do it outside of business hours to ensure it does not interrupt your guests.
How long is a room out of use for a skim coat?
Typically, that would be two to three days. We need to wait until each coat hardens and dries. After that, we need to sand it and then paint it.
How do I hang pictures on plaster without cracking it?
What you have to do to avoid the cracking is drill a small pilot hole first, then screw into a stud and hang it this way, because a nail can crack plaster.
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