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Avatar for El Molino Drywall
El Molino Drywall
4.9(
13
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sergio is very responsive, reliable, fair and trustworthy. We used him for both a very large project (~8000 SF of new drywall) as well as a number of small projects following the major one (e.g. garage drywall patching, etc.) Sergio's crew was high quality, professional, fast, and reliable. Sergio was always easy to reach, and an overall friendly person. Would highly recommend him and his crew to anyone looking for drywall work!"
Client added an addition to current home. Smooth finish with skylights for natural lighting.
Level 5 Smooth finish on Rolling Hills in Tiburon.
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Base-less Fry Reglet finish.
New build Level 5 Finish and Fire place finished in Fresco Harmony.

+15

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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T Drywall Inc
5.0(
7
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I went with this company to do a Drywall installation and painting on my Tuff shed. I could not be more delighted working with this company and their employees. Polite, hard-working, prompt, efficient and professional-- just a pleasure to work with a top-rate company after having so many poor experiences with other groups. Cannot recommend them highly enough."
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+12

Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
P G M Construction
4.9(
32
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Blazquez Drywall
5.0(
5
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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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Concord
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+6

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Salf Flores Drywall
5.0(
4
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

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
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JK & R DRYWALL INC
5.0(
5
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had Roberto with JK&R drywall come out and give me an estimate for my new build in Sonoma after receiving multiple quotes from different contractors in the area his quote was not the cheapest but wasn?t the highest either after going over the whole job once again we decided to work with Roberto and it was the best choice we made working with the crew and Roberto was amazing it?s a small family owned business once work started we saw how passionate he is for his work they work very efficiently and make sure the job is clean at the end of every work day I would recommend Roberto to anyone for all drywall work in the Sonoma county area!"
Drywall installation
Drywall installation
Metal Framing
Adu completed
Adu completed

+10

Response time7 hrs
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Upscale Drywall
5.0(
5
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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

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
SFO
Hermes
Level 5

+29

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

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.

Whether it’s better to screw or glue drywall depends on your specific budget and project timeline. Professional drywall installers are more likely to use screws and fasteners than adhesives, but it takes longer. But if you are DIYing your drywall installation, glue is a perfectly fine choice if you’re willing to pay extra for adhesive.

The two most common drywall thicknesses for ceilings are 1/2-inch and 5/8-inch. For most standard residential applications, 1/2-inch drywall is sufficient and widely used. It provides adequate support and is lighter and easier to handle during installation compared to thicker sheets. However, 5/8-inch drywall is often used for specific cases where additional benefits are needed. It is heavier but provides superior sound dampening and fire resistance. You should consider using 5/8-inch drywall for ceilings in commercial buildings, between a garage and a living space, or above a finished basement to meet building codes or for enhanced soundproofing.

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.

Plaster can be a difficult DIY to master, especially if you plan to plaster an entire room, rather than patch a small area. Before you begin a plaster DIY project, you need to know which tools and type of plaster to use. It's also important to know how to prepare the surface and apply the plaster for a smooth finish. If that all sounds like a lot of work, you may prefer hiring a local plaster repair contractor to do the job.

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