INDEPENDENT PLASTERING CONTRACTOR
Fully Insured
PA150928
Serving Pittsburgh and Surrounding Areas
ABOUT ME
Chris McClelland is a third generation plasterer with over 15 years experience. Chris's grandfather, Paul, started The McClelland Plastering Company in 1950. The family plastering business continued with Chris's father, Dan, from 1985 to present. Likewise, Chris also developed a passion for the trade at a young age, and aspired to continue the family tradition. Christopher McClelland Plastering specializes in all facets of interior plastering, such as conventional, hardcoat, ornamental, and lime finishes.
MY SERVICES
PATCHWORK
Ranging from water damage, to every day life, our homes occasionally require upkeep and maintenance. Providing clean, quality, patchwork has been a result of decades worth of in field knowledge.
REMODELS
Bathrooms, kitchens, spare rooms can be given new life with a fresh coat of plaster.
RESURFACE
A fiberglass mesh is troweled into a gypsum basecoat, on a clean, prepared, existing wall. A lime finish coat is then applied after proper drying times.
WHAT TO EXPECT
TIMELY RESPONSES TO ALL JOB INQUIRIES. OPEN COMMUNICATION, DAY AND NIGHT, 7 DAYS A WEEK
PLASTIC ZIP WALLS HELP CONTAIN THE WORKSPACE FROM THE REST OF THE ROOM/HOUSE.
A HONEST, CLEAN, QUALITY, COURTEOUS CRAFTSMAN THAT TAKES PRIDE IN EVERY JOB.
FAQS
What Would You Like to Know?
WHAT IS PLASTER?
The earliest evidence of plaster dates around 7,500 BC. These applications originated as mud used to cover stick and reed huts. Building off of these techniques and materials, comes what we still refer to this day as "Plaster" . A mixture of lime/gypsum, sand/aggregate, and water that sets, used to coat walls and ceilings.
WHATS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PLASTER AND DRYWALL?
In today's building, both begin as plasterboard or sheetrock fastened onto the framing members. Joints and corners are then taped with either paper or fiberglass-mesh tape. Standard drywall consists of three coats of joint compound over the joints and fastener heads. Then the joint compound is sanded smooth. With plaster, the entire plasterboard is coated with a gypsum basecoat. After drying, a lime based finish coat is applied. The plaster is finished wet, and sanding is not required.
WHEN CAN I PAINT?
Different from the drywall system, plaster requires a cure time before paint can be applied. A minimum of two weeks with proper paint procedures is recommend.
CONTACT
Call, text, or email anytime and I will surely respond in a timely manner. Please provide pictures, a brief description of the job, and general location.
208 Kilvington Drive Penn Hills, Pa 15235
7249803430