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Tru-Wall Pro Services
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Serving Brea, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Charles Trujillo did a great job patiently explaining how he was going to meet the challenge of attaching drywall to my cinder block wall and then he and his son followed through, completing the drywall and painting in two days. The quote was higher than some, but I am confident the work will hold up and it is backed by a year's warranty. Moreover, the crew did touchup painting of the ceiling and at my request returned to push my bed to the exact spot where it previously stood so no carpet pressure marks were visible."
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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A J M Construction
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Serving Brea, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"AJM Construction did a drywall repair in one of my rentals. They were on time, did a quality job, cleaned up afterwards and were polite to my tenant. I will use them again the next time that I need drywall."
Response time2 days
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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So Cal Drywall Services
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Brea, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This job was to anchor shelves in drywall. All except one shelf was replaced correctly. This one shelf was replaced upside down. The shelf is still usable, but it is noticeable that it is upside down."
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Removed Water Damaged Drywall
 Mold Damage
CHINO HILLS GARAGE
Installed Insulation On Ceiling

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Response time7 hrs
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Drywall Design
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Serving Brea, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mark and his crews always show up on time are in and out on all the jobs I’ve used them on maybe 25 or 30 times they will drywall a few sheets or a whole house they will finish drywall any way you desire ready for paint"
Mesa Verde Remodel
Mesa Verde Remodel
Mesa Verde Remodel
Mesa Verde Remodel
Mesa Verde Remodel

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Mg drywall usa
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Serving Brea, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Quality services, reasonable price, and completed job ahead of schedule. Rep was very professional and even washed down the property when finished. Would definitely recommend this company to anyone needing drywall services"
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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.

Plaster is denser, harder, and more porous than drywall, so it absorbs moisture differently. This means you’ll often need more prep work, such as thorough sanding, patching, and priming with a high-quality bonding primer. Additionally, you may need more coats of paint to achieve even coverage. While the process takes more time, it helps ensure a durable and professional-looking result.

Deciding whether to repair or replace drywall can be tricky, but your top considerations should be the extent of the damage and what caused the damage. For instance, if you need to repair a small hole caused by a doorknob that hit the wall, you can safely patch it without a second thought. However, if you have significant drywall damage caused by water damage, it’s best to thoroughly remove the drywall to inspect and repair the pipes behind it before replacing it.

Technically speaking, you can use drywall primer over plasters. However, oil-based primers work the most effectively on wall plasters. Meanwhile, water-based primers work just as well with drywalls. Nowadays, there are also universal primers suitable for drywall and plaster. Overall, you will be fine as long as you are using a trustworthy brand.

A utility knife is sharp enough to score the drywall and it may work in a pinch for outlet box holes. However, one of the best tools for drywall when you need to make exact cuts for an outlet box quickly is a drywall saw. This handheld tool has a longer blade than a utility knife, so it penetrates the thickness of the drywall easily. The design of its handle and the teeth in its blade make it easier to control while cutting quicker than you can with a utility knife.

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