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Q: What tool is used to sand plaster?

• <div><p>The tool you use to sand plaster will depend on the size of the project. If you&rsquo;re just working on a small section of your wall to get rid of an uneven spot on the surface, hand-sanding might work. However, for larger projects, a drywall sander can make a huge difference when it comes to both time and elbow grease&mdash;and an orbital sander can help for detailed areas such as around ceiling fans.</p></div>

Q: Do you need a permit to replace drywall?

• <div><p>In most cases, no, you won&rsquo;t need a permit to replace drywall. If you&rsquo;re changing the floorplan of your home by adding or <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-remove-wall.htm">removing walls</a> during the drywall project, then you might need a permit, but replacement or repairs usually doesn&rsquo;t require a permit. Your drywall professional should be able to confirm whether or not a permit is required for your project. If it is, it&rsquo;s likely to add between $50 and $150 to your total cost. Keep in mind that you will need permits if you plan to install new electrical wiring or plumbing lines behind your new drywall. </p></div>

Q: Is it expensive to hire a professional to create texture on drywall?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-texture-drywall.htm">cost to texture drywall</a> depends on whether you want to do the work yourself or hire a professional. The cost of the drywall mud is far lower than labor costs for applying it. The labor cost to spray drywall compound onto a wall is between $0.80 and $1.50 per square foot, while you&rsquo;ll pay between $1.50 and $2 per square foot for the labor to apply the texture by hand.</p></div>

Q: What is better: wet-sanding or dry-sanding?

• <div><p>Wet-sanding and dry-sanding each have pros and cons. Dry-sanding is less messy, so it&rsquo;s a good option if you&rsquo;re trying to minimize dust (for example, if you&rsquo;re sanding an occupied home or working with particularly dry or dusty drywall mud). However, dry-sanding is quicker because you don&rsquo;t have to keep rinsing a sponge or wait for it to dry before painting.</p></div>

Q: How do I get a perfect line between my wall and ceiling?

• <div><p>When doing a DIY paint job, it can be tricky to achieve the perfect, straight line between your wall and ceiling. There are several methods, including lining it with painter&rsquo;s tape and using the &ldquo;cut in&rdquo; brush tactic. Some homeowners choose to apply a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-learn-how-apply-caulk.htm">thin line of caulk</a> to the wall-ceiling seam to create the appearance of a perfect line.</p></div>

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Last update on July 28, 2025

Reviewed in July 2025
Friendly & very reliable people. Fair prices. Extremely helpful with recommendations on my multiple questions about my property. Would highly recommend this family run business.
K.T.B. SOLUTIONS, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2023
Bill called and we spoke about putting hurricane shutters if needed and gave me a quote wish was vert reasonable.
Bill McMurtray Handyman
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Reviewed in September 2021
The owner works with you on what you need or want. My request to a older home I bought in July will be ongoing. We started with layered front porch with wides steps on easy decline..next mudroom steps that provide safety and ease going up n diwn. Now in process of a remodel for kitchen n dining.
Hometown Remodeling LLC
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Reviewed in January 2021
Excellent work. Transparent. Fair Price. Good cleanup.
B & B Lawn, Landscape, & Property Service
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Reviewed in November 2018
Excellent! They worked very hard and never even took a break! Outstanding job, the drywall that was replaced is invisible to the naked eye! Thank you!
KC Home Improvements
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Reviewed in March 2018
I usually don't hire out of town contractors but Guy educated me on drywall installation where as other contractors just bid a price. After agreeing to a fair price, Guy was at my home when he said he would be, that also impressed me. Guy is a man of his word, he and his crew completed my...
G&G Drywall
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Reviewed in November 2014
I was doing a full 2,600 sq ft new construction home with 9 foot ceilings. That's about 10,000 sq ft of drywall. They came out and estimated the materials they would need. A day later they called me with a quote. Sticker Shock for sure. There prices are high for the area, but I have been told by...
GILBERT DRYWALL INC
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Reviewed in April 2012
We didn’t even live here; and all I had to do was pick up my phone, and ask him to help me. He would do whatever I said. He is great. He is very honest. First thing that I would say is that he is dependable. Down here in Arkansas, you can't find anybody that’s dependable. They will show up...
Higgins Decks & More LLC
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Reviewed in May 2010
Really bad experience from start to finish. 1. Contractor showed up to do job without a hanging crew and used 2 people that knew nothing about how to hang the drywall. 2. Contractor said that he would hang and finish job within one week. the Job took the contractor over 3 weeks to complete....
Leslie Drywall
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Hudson Custom Painting

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Serving Cotter, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

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Hudson Custom Painting is a full service painting company with over 23 years of experience, skilled in all aspects of residential and commercial painting. From large exteriors to high end custom interiors and cabinetry, I have you covered. No job is too large or small. I am passionate about painting and love nothing more than happy customers, so please, give us a call today for all of your painting and drywall repair needs!

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Serving Cotter, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

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"It went pretty smoothly. One of the best contractors I have had from Choice Home Warranty. Century Restoration Maintenance, LLC and owner PeAyre Gardner were awesome. I have had CHW several years and I wanted to cancel because every thing we called about they denied the claim. My husband decided to keep them. I was pleasantly surprised that they fixed both the leak and drywall in the ceiling from the leak. I did have to provide extra pics from the leak before it was approved as initially the claim was denied."

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Risher's Cleaning & Handymen

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Serving Cotter, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

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They came on a Sunday afternoon and applied a chemical to my mobile home siding and then pressure washed the whole thing. All of the green mildew vanished and my siding looks like new. No kidding the outside siding looks brand spanking new. Amazing job. It took about 2 hours and they worked straight through. Everything was put back the way it was when they were done.

He showed me what the pressure wash could do with my deck and he did a test spot and it can bring back the wood to almost the way it was new. That will be my project in the future.
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty

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Serving Cotter, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

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"Well, the first time the replacement was ordered it was the wrong one, which of course, delayed the installation a week. When it was finally installed I had to pay an additional $850 for code upgrades. This I was not informed of by Home Shield. Then we noticed that there was water on the garage floor and found that the pipe coming in from the wall was leaking at the wall so had to call the plumbing company back out to fix it. They first tried to say it was not their fault but since there wasn't a leak before they installed they did fix it. I have used Home Shield a few times before and never had a problem. Some of the companies they use are not the best so you have to research them before you commit. I have found HS service to be good if you do your homework. At the end of the day I was without hot water for almost 3 weeks but it was do to the plumbing company they sent out."

Recommended by65%of homeowners

Serving Cotter, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

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"This family company is nice and polite. They repaired wood rot pressure washed my home and done an exterior paint job. Great price.. great job.."

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Swofford Drywall

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At Swofford Drywall we are your premier choice for drywall installation and repair. We have provided high quality work and friendly customer service for years. Call today!\n\n \n\n

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Hampton Enterprise LLC

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Serving Cotter, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

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Our mission at Hampton Enterprise LLC is to provide clients with superior customer service, quality work and speedy service in all aspects of their home improvement needs. Licensed, insured and trusted since 1989; come discover the Hampton difference today!\n\nWe specialize in the installation and repair of Windows, Doors, Flooring, Sinks, Bathtubs, Showers, Sprinkler Systems and much more. We also offer Interior and Exterior Home Painting, Custom Welding Fabrication and Carpentry.Localy in your area just call and i will call back with a local number thank you . from James Hampton\n\nAL.Dothan 334-648-3817,\nAL Birmingham 334-648-3817,\nAL Huntsville 334-648-3817,\nAL Mobile 334-648-3817,\nAL Tuscaloosa 334-648-3817,\nAL Montgomery 334-578-4761,\nAR Little Rock 334-648-3817,\nAZ Phoenix 334-648-3817,\nCA LosAngeles/Sacramento 334-648-3817,\nCO Denver/Colorado Springs 334-648-3817,\nCT Hartford 334-648-3817,\nDE Dover 334-648-3817,\nFL Tallahassee 334-648-3817,\nFL Cape Canaveral/ Cocoa 334-648-3817,\nFL. Destin 334-648-3817,\nFL Gainsville 334-648-3817\nFl Jacksonville 334-648-3817,\nFL Orlando 334-648-3817,\nFL Panama City 334-648-3817,\nFL Tampa 334-648-3817,\nFL Miami 334-648-3817,\nGA Atlanta 334-648-3817,\nGA Albany 334-648-3817,\nGA Augusta 334-648-3817,\nGA Columbus 334-648-3817,\nGA Macon 334-648-3817,\nGA Valdosta 334-648-3817,\nIA Des Moines 334-648-3817,\nID Boise 334-648-3817,\nIL Chicago/Springfield 334-648-3817,\nIN Indianapolis 334-648-3817,\nKS Levenworth/Topeka 334-648-3817,\nKY Frankfort 334-648-3817,\nLA New orleans/Baton Rouge 334-648-3817,\nMA Boston 334-648-3817,\nMD Annapolis 334-648-3817,\nME Augusta 334-648-3817,\nMI Detroit/Lansing 334-648-3817,\nMN Saint Paul 334-648-3817,\nMO kansas City/Jefferson City 334-648-3817,\nMS Jackson 334-648-3817,\nMS Biloxi 334-648-3817,\nMS Gulf Port 334-648-3817,\nMT helena 334-648-3817,\nNC Raleigh 334-648-3817,\nND Bismark 334-648-3817,\nNE Lincoln 334-648-3817, \nNJ Trenton 334-648-3817,\nNM Santa Fe 334-648-3817,\nNV Carson City 334-648-3817,\nNV Las Vegas 334-648-3817\nNY Albany 334-648-3817,\nOH Columbus 334-648-3817,\nOK Oklahoma Ciy 334-648-3817,\nOR Salem 334-648-3817,\nPA harrisburg 334-648-3817,\nRI Providence 334-648-3817,\nSC Columbia 334-648-3817,\nSD Pierre 334-648-3817,\nTN nashville 334-648-3817,\nTX Austin 334-648-3817,\nUT Salt Lake City 334-648-3817,\nVA Richmond 334-648-3817,\nVT montpelier 334-648-3817,\nWI Madison 334-648-3817,\nWV Charleston 334-648-3817,\nWY Cheyenne 334-648-3817

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Drywall Repair and Paint Specialist

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Serving Cotter, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

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quality of the work. do it right the first time\n8-4 Monday-sunday flexible hours

Serving Cotter, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

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We're a well established business with over 15 years of unmatched expertise. Customer preference and priorities are always first. We're very timely with our work and never lose attention to detail. Here at Allison Construction we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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Ozark Reno Group

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Serving Cotter, AR and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

Ozark Built is a Harrison, Arkansas-based contracting company rooted in the communities we serve. Whether you’re looking to transform a single room or tackle a full home remodel, we bring the same care and attention to every job — big or small.\nWe started Ozark Built because we believe homeowners deserve a contractor they can actually trust — someone who shows up, communicates clearly, and treats your home like it’s their own. From handyman repairs to complete remodels, no job is too small and no project is too involved for our team.\nWe’re your neighbors. We live here, work here, and take pride in the work we leave behind — because in a community this size, our reputation is everything.

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Drywall questions, answered by experts

The tool you use to sand plaster will depend on the size of the project. If you’re just working on a small section of your wall to get rid of an uneven spot on the surface, hand-sanding might work. However, for larger projects, a drywall sander can make a huge difference when it comes to both time and elbow grease—and an orbital sander can help for detailed areas such as around ceiling fans.

In most cases, no, you won’t need a permit to replace drywall. If you’re changing the floorplan of your home by adding or removing walls during the drywall project, then you might need a permit, but replacement or repairs usually doesn’t require a permit. Your drywall professional should be able to confirm whether or not a permit is required for your project. If it is, it’s likely to add between $50 and $150 to your total cost. Keep in mind that you will need permits if you plan to install new electrical wiring or plumbing lines behind your new drywall.

The cost to texture drywall depends on whether you want to do the work yourself or hire a professional. The cost of the drywall mud is far lower than labor costs for applying it. The labor cost to spray drywall compound onto a wall is between $0.80 and $1.50 per square foot, while you’ll pay between $1.50 and $2 per square foot for the labor to apply the texture by hand.

Wet-sanding and dry-sanding each have pros and cons. Dry-sanding is less messy, so it’s a good option if you’re trying to minimize dust (for example, if you’re sanding an occupied home or working with particularly dry or dusty drywall mud). However, dry-sanding is quicker because you don’t have to keep rinsing a sponge or wait for it to dry before painting.

When doing a DIY paint job, it can be tricky to achieve the perfect, straight line between your wall and ceiling. There are several methods, including lining it with painter’s tape and using the “cut in” brush tactic. Some homeowners choose to apply a thin line of caulk to the wall-ceiling seam to create the appearance of a perfect line.

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