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Clayton's Drywall, Inc.
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Center Point, AL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

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Customers say: True professional

"Clayton did a great job repairing cracks in my drywall from house settling. Exceptional pricing combined with over 40 years of drywall experience made hiring Clayton a no-brainer. Definitely recommend and will use again."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate93%
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J&G Drywall & Painting, LLC
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Center Point, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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Small jobs welcome

"Jose and his crew did a great job painting the main floor of my house. They were punctual, paid attention to detail and addressed any of my concerns. In addition to painting there was drywall on the walls/ceiling that needed repair work. They did a great job on that also. I will definitely call on them again for any paint/drywall work I need done."
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Response time9 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Steel City Handyman
4.4(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Center Point, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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Emergency services offered

"Maurice was a delight. I am currently pregnant and my husband works 12 hour shifts so we had some projects that we needed done before baby arrives and we simply did not have the time. Maurice came in and painted two of our bedrooms, fixed a leaking faucet, replaced and repaired drywall. He was finished in no time, we couldn t believe it. Took some weight off our shoulders with everything that s going on. We recommend Maurice for any projects around your house I m sure he can take care of them. Customer service was great and he was punctual!!!"
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Response time2 hrs
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Although they are used for similar tasks, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum and is primarily used for large-scale projects like taping and finishing seams on new drywall. Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it a thicker compound best suited for small wall repairs like filling nail holes or cracks, as it dries quickly and is easy to sand. For small repairs, either product can be suitable. However, you can use joint compound for small jobs in place of spackle, but you cannot use spackle for large-scale taping and mudding projects.

Common causes include water leaks, settling, and impact. Address underlying issues to prevent recurring damage.

When you are learning how to tape and mud drywall, waiting for things to dry requires a lot of patience. So how long does drywall mud take to dry? On average, it takes about 24 hours. However, it depends on things like the thickness of the mud, as well as the room’s temperature, humidity, and ventilation. Using thin layers of mud in a warm, low-humidity room with good airflow reduces average drying time. You also could speed up drying time by making use of hot drywall mud, which consists of a powder that you mix with water, instead of using pre-mixed mud. 

You should not leave drywall outside, especially overnight or in a wet, humid climate. Exposure to rain and humidity can damage the drywall, weakening its structural integrity and making it susceptible to mold growth. If you must leave drywall outside during a project, be sure to cover it with a tarp or keep it inside a storage shed to protect it. Even drywall intended for exterior projects requires a protective moisture barrier. For best results, store any extra drywall in a dry area away from the elements.

Whether you need drywall anchors depends on your specific project, particularly where you are hanging an item. Drywall anchors are not necessary if you can drive a screw directly into a wooden stud behind the wall, as the stud provides sufficient support. However, since studs are not present everywhere in a wall, you will need to use drywall anchors if you are hanging an object in a location without a stud. For very lightweight items, picture hanging strips can also be a suitable alternative.

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