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Blazquez Drywall
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For Business

Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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"Israel was extremely professional, communicated well and the job he did was top-notch. He repaired a poorly done ceiling drywall that was initially damaged due to water leaks. He completed the job in 2 days as he promised and his rates were very reasonable. I would highly recommend him for all drywall needs."
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P G M Construction
4.9(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

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"The owner, Pat, was responsive, friendly and did a wonderful job on my drywall project! He came by to check out my space shortly after my request, and gave a good bid. I didnâ  t actually start the project for another six months. He honored his original bid and wasnâ  t phased by the delay. The project was completed quickly, exactly like our agreed upon plan. The quality of the work was also great. I highly recommend his work!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
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Salf Flores Drywall
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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Small jobs welcome

"Neat, did not make a mess bringing equipment in/ out of the house. Sal took the time to explain what they will be doing and he make sure that even looked as he promised I highly recommend Salf Flores Drywall, very professionals and a fair price"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Upscale Drywall
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

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Warranties offered

"Luis and his team were exceptional. Professional, polite, conscientious, thorough, efficient and extremely competent. The quality of work was excellent and reasonably priced. The project was completed in several days. I highly recommend Luis and his company as they exceeded all expectations. I will refer and endorse Luis to anyone that needs drywall expertise. Thank You Luis !"
Operation room
operation room ceiling
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Hermes
Level 5

+29

Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

You can plaster over regular drywall, but it's essential to prepare the surface properly. Before plastering, the drywall should be clean, free of dust, and any loose or peeling paint should be removed. Applying a primer specifically designed for plastering can improve adhesion. Some professionals recommend applying a base coat of plaster or joint compound to create a better surface for the plaster to adhere to. Proper preparation ensures a smooth and durable plaster finish over regular drywall.

Most repairs take 1-3 days, depending on drying times for joint compound and paint touch-ups.

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.

Although they have similar applications, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Their primary differences lie in their composition, consistency, and ideal use cases.

Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it thicker than joint compound. It dries quickly and is easy to sand, which makes it ideal for small wall repair projects like filling nail holes or patching minor damage.

Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum. It is primarily used for large-scale projects, such as taping and finishing the seams on newly installed drywall. It tends to shrink more than spackle and can be more difficult to spread.

While both products can be used to fill small depressions and cracks, spackle cannot replace joint compound for taping and mudding new drywall. Conversely, you can often use joint compound for small patching jobs typically done with spackle.

How you hang the drywall can affect the finishing process. It's often easier to finish horizontal drywall panels, as the seams run across the wall rather than up and down. Standard drywall panels are 48 inches wide, so the seam is easy to reach without bending down or stretching your arms.

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