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Avatar for Elite Restorations
Elite Restorations
4.8(
44
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Austin, AR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We just wanted to share our experience with using Elite Restorations Drywall Specialist. The owner Clyde Sanders came out to get a visual on our ceiling repair and said he could do the repair on the following Monday. On Monday morning I received a courtesy call to let me know they were on the way. Shortly Clyde and his son Steven arrived on time and did a first class repair job, including repainting the ceiling and hanging two ceiling lights.. They also did some carpentry work on a rotted door jam. So to recap they did quality work on time with a reasonable fee. So if you need drywall repair we would highly recommend Clyde and Steven with Elite Drywall . Good Folks to work with ! Thank you ,Angie Dwight Stark."
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Bathroom wall and ceiling
Garage Ceiling Repair
Garage Ceiling Repair
Kitchen wall reapir

+10

Response time5 hrs
Response rate92%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rich's Custom Decorating
4.7(
131
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Austin, AR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rich was great with our schedule and was very flexible. He was punctual and finished the project quickly. He also did a great job minimizing the dust/fumes in our house by placing barriers to control the workspace. We will definitely hire him in the future for drywall/painting projects."
Wallpapering
Response time6 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Home Remedies Residential Remodeling and Repair
4.7(
48
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Austin, AR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had a crack in my ceiling. Brandon was very kind and friendly. He was timely and efficient. I was very pleased with the quality of the work and time it took to do the project. Brandon offered to come if it needed once it dried completely.. just give him a call. Would hire him again"
Playhouse
Quick, easy, and professional quality!
Major structural repairs
Grading of dirt
selective repairs

+27

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Williams Home Solutions
Williams Home Solutions
4.9(
35
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Austin, AR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional and knowledgeable about the pros and cons of different door materials. Was true to his word for getting me the information I need."
Our work
Our work
Our work
Our work
Our work

+10

Response time2 days
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Kirby Construction
Kirby Construction
5.0(
12
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Austin, AR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"John is a very friendly, prompt, knowledgeable and reasonable priced professional. He did an excellent job on fixing an outside faucet, installing new bathtub fixtures and toliet. He fixed 2 doors that was hard to open and repaired a couple holes in floor. I will be definitely calling him again. He does anything you need done and then makes sure everything is cleaned up afterwards."
Kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel

+6

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LionPro Painters LLC
4.9(
9
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Austin, AR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Was hired to paint the exterior of the home. Very pleased with the job they did. It was professionally done in a very timely manner and were very respectful of the property. I would highly recommend this business to anyone in need of their services. A++ for a job well done."
Cabot AR
Cabot AR
Cabot AR
Cabot AR
Cabot AR

+147

Response time6 hrs
Response rate92%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
J3 Construction
4.9(
8
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Austin, AR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"J3 is an excellent construction company. They tore down our old fence and built a new fence and gates. It looks so good. We are very pleased. They are reliable, Trustworthy, hard workers and of good character. We are using the company again to rebuild our mailbox. We will definitely refer them to family and friends."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GA Painting
5.0(
4
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Austin, AR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He did an awesome job. Took down the old deck and replaced all new boards on top. He only had to replace a couple underneath the deck. I would hire him again and would recommend him to anybody. He is reasonable with his pricing."
Response time10 hrs
Avatar for Perez Remodeling
Perez Remodeling
4.1(
5
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Austin, AR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I needed some areas patched up and hired these guys. They did great work. They made sure to cover up the surfaces where they were working and respected our home. They did great work in repairing the drywall and ceiling. I would definitely use them again."
Tile
Tile
Tile
Tile
Tile

+2

Response time11 hrs
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Plaster is a pretty tough surface, but it can still sustain damage from things like bumping against it, water issues, dampness, extreme humidity changes, and plain old age. Most plaster walls last hundreds of years and will only be taken down to the base layer when major repairs are required. Being cautious around the wall, not placing furniture against it, and ensuring stable humidity are all great ways to reduce possible 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. 

It’s always better to follow proven drywall repair tips and fix the seams that look bad. However, if you simply want to make them less noticeable until you have time to fix them, you can use paint. A darker color of paint makes bad drywall tape seams less noticeable than light-colored paint. Matte paint hides bad seams better than glossy paint does, too.

If you’re installing new drywall, you may need to skim coat the drywall first for a smooth finish and to allow the primer to adhere to the wall. It’s only necessary if there are imperfections in your drywall due to issues with the studs or improper drywall installation. If you’re refreshing existing walls, you may want to skim coat if there are imperfections across the wall. As an alternative, you can repair your drywall and sand it for a smooth finish before painting.

Depending on the place where the cutting error occurred, you may be able to fix it. Learning how to patch a hole in drywall is challenging, but if you can tape and mud drywall, you can do it. Having said that, patching is time consuming. Early in the installation process, you may find that it’s easier and far less time consuming to just start over with a new sheet of drywall, cutting a new hole in the right spot. You may be able to use part of the incorrectly cut piece elsewhere, so it’s not completely wasted.

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