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Clayton's Drywall, Inc.
4.7(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Helena, 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%
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
Villalvir's Drywall
5.0(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Install

Serving Helena, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They did a fantastic job. The communication every step of the way was great. Pablo set the expectation from the first conversation and everything went according to plan. I'll recommend them to others. There used to be a huge hole here. Now I have a brand new ceiling."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate95%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RH Painting & Drywall
5.0(
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Helena, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called Ruben for a quote and hired him on the spot. Before he left he and his crew painted my living room. kitchen, dining room and breakfast nook. Not one drop of spilt pain on my floors!"
Response time2 hrs
Response rate97%
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

When used correctly, drywall patch kits can work well. However, there are limitations. Specifically, these kits can only cover holes up to 5 inches in diameter. For anything larger than that, you’ll need to cut out the affected section of drywall and replace it with a new piece. That’s a far more complicated process that involves buying the right type of drywall, finding the wall studs, cutting into your wall, and screwing the replacement drywall in place.

You should wait at least 24 hours for drywall mud to dry before sanding or applying another coat. However, the exact drying time depends on several factors, including the thickness of the application, room temperature, humidity, and the type of compound used. Thicker layers, or projects in high humidity, may require 48 hours or more. Lightweight compounds tend to dry faster than heavier, all-purpose ones. You'll know the mud is ready when it feels completely dry and firm to the touch and has changed to a consistent light color. Sanding too early can cause smudging or gouges, so patience is essential for a smooth finish.

Whether to repair or replace water-damaged plaster depends on the scale of the damage. For small, limited areas, you can often perform a repair yourself. If you choose to paint over small patches, ensure the surface is completely dry and apply a coat of antifungal primer first to prevent mold growth. However, simply painting or plastering over the damage is only a temporary solution that doesn't address the core problem. For more extensive or long-term damage, the plaster may be compromised, and there is a risk of mold. In these cases, it is recommended to remove the damaged section of plasterboard and replace it. You may consider hiring a professional for the repair, and it's worth noting that water damage is often covered by home insurance.

New plaster must be fully dry and cured before painting. The drying time for plaster ranges from 1 to 4 hours, but the curing process can take more than five days, depending on various factors, including humidity levels, temperature, the amount of plaster used, and airflow in the area. You should always apply primer before painting plaster.

If the holes in the plaster are small, you can fill them with layers of patching plaster until they’re filled. After it dries, you can sand the plaster and paint over it. If the hole is much larger, consider using bonding plaster first and then a layer of patching plaster, completing the process with sanding and a layer of paint.

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