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Avatar for Paul Enterprises, LLC
Paul Enterprises, LLC
4.6(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Oakdale, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Bill and his crew were efficient, knowledgeable and offered to caulk baseboards as well. I would happily show a photo of end product ( floor) but cannot figure out process. I highly recommend. ð . Also very friendly"
Traditional Home Exterior
Interior Painting
Bathroom Remodel/Makeover - Mason's Island
Interior painting - Mason's Island
 Home painting

+38

Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Mr. Handyman of Norwich, New London and Glastonbury
5.0(
5
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Oakdale, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Mr. Handyman is your one-stop shop for a wide range of home maintenance and repair solutions. Our service technicians are highly skilled craftsmen with over 10 years experience in the field. Each member of our team is an employee of Mr. Handyman, not a subcontractor. We can accommodate small projects like changing light bulbs, to larger projects like deck builds and interior renovations. Our technicians are skilled in a variety of craft from frame to finish. We hold a valid Home Improvement Contractor license, offering services such as drywall, flooring, carpentry, light electrical & plumbing, decking, framing, and many more. Our service technicians are background checked and drug tested. We are licensed, bonded, insured, and guarantee our work.

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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Most handy homeowners can tackle removing texture from unpainted walls. Removing texture from painted walls is a bit trickier. Paint acts as a sealant, so you can’t soften the texture with water. Instead, you’ll have to add a layer of drywall compound known as a skim coat. This process is messy and takes some practice.

You can skim coat plaster, but it’s better to repair the plaster itself. A skim coat is a thin coat of drywall joint compound spread over the surface of a wall. The result is a flat finish that looks pleasing, but part of the appeal of plaster is its imperfections and aesthetic. Skim coating is best when limited to drywall applications.

With its breathability and flexibility, lime plaster is among the most durable of all plaster types. It's also fire-resistant and has a proven track record, as people have been using it for thousands of years.

However, all plaster types will last for many years with the right care and treatment. Proper preparation and installation will also help ensure your plaster walls look great for as long as possible.

The best way to make long, straight cuts is to use a utility knife and a T-square to score the sheet, snap along the score, and then finish the cut by cutting through the paper on the opposite side with the utility knife. If you’re making small cuts, curved cuts, or cutouts for electrical boxes or light fixtures, you can use a manual jab saw to keep costs down, but an electric spiral saw or oscillating multi-tool will get the cleanest, fastest cuts possible.

When sanding drywall mud, you’re going to create a very fine dust that may contain silica. Silica dust contains crystalline silica, which can cause long-term illnesses for people who inhale it in significant quantities. Wear a mask while sanding drywall. Then dampen a drywall sponge to wipe the dust off the drywall, helping to reduce the amount of dust that may become airborne.

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