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Paul Enterprises, LLC
4.6(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Old Saybrook, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"House beautifully painted with odds and ends masterfully fixed around the house: woodpecker damage, flashing on the chimney, broken spindles on the porch, and splitting wood trim. Paul Enterprises is a professional, aiming to please, and attentive to detail company. Owner Bill is honest, upfront, and easy to work with. Given the hand painting work, it took a little longer than a spray job. Although the price was a little high, the end product was well worth it."
Traditional Home Exterior
Interior Painting
Bathroom Remodel/Makeover - Mason's Island
Interior painting - Mason's Island
 Home painting

+38

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Driscolls painting and remodeling LLC
4.7(
30
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Old Saybrook, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Haven of Driscolls painting did an excellent job repairing my Pella storm door. He arrived on time, was very polite, and did the job efficiently. He also pointed out another issue on a door threshold that needs repair that I would not have seen. I highly recommend Haven!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Integrity Enterprises, LLC
5.0(
51
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Old Saybrook, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Steve and Mike have done several jobs at our house and I highly recommend them. They our professional and keep you informed of everything that is happening. They are always on time and if they are going to be late Chris will text you. They are fair and reasonable priced. I am very happy with everything they have done. Also they can help you with the best places to purchase the items you need for a project"
Luxury Vinyl Floor
Full Tile Bath
Custom Closet
Glass Door
New Vanity

+24

Response time6 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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A M Painting
4.9(
15
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Old Saybrook, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Anthony was polite, reasonably priced, on time all three days, was extremely neat and did a great job. I ve already recommended him to three friends and I will hire him again."
Cabinets in Southington
Cabinets in Southington
Cabinets in Southington
Cabinets in Southington
Wallpaper removal

+5

Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Whether you apply the drywall mesh before or after drywall mud depends on the type of patch it is. For self-adhesive patches, you’ll put the patch down first and then coat it with mud. Mesh patches that are not self-adhesive will require you to put mud down first and then press the mesh into it, followed by additional coats of mud.

If the holes in the plaster are small, you can fill them with layers of patching plaster until they’re filled. After it dries, you can sand the plaster and paint over it. If the hole is much larger, consider using bonding plaster first and then a layer of patching plaster, completing the process with sanding and a layer of paint.

There are six levels of drywall finish, from 0 to 5, that refer to the amount of work performed during the finishing process.

Level 0: Drywall is hung with no finishing work.

Level 1: Tape is placed over the seams between drywall sheets.

Level 2: A thin layer of mud is applied over the tape and screw holes. This level is common for utility rooms or walls that will be covered.

Level 3: A full coat of mud covers the screw holes and tape, but the surface is not sanded. This is often used in garages.

Level 4: This is the most common finish for visible interior walls. It involves applying two coats of mud over seams and screw holes, with sanding between each coat, creating a smooth surface ready for flat paint.

Level 5: This is a high-end finish for luxury homes. It includes full taping, mudding, and sanding, plus a final skim coat over the entire surface before painting.

Furring strips, thin strips of wood or metal, are not always required for ceiling drywall installation. If the ceiling surface is even and in good condition, drywall can be directly attached to the ceiling joists using screws. However, furring strips become essential when dealing with irregular surfaces or when additional insulation or soundproofing is needed. They create a level substrate for attaching the drywall. Ultimately, the decision to use furring strips depends on the condition of the existing ceiling and the specific requirements of the project.

Depending on the place where the cutting error occurred, you may be able to fix it. Learning how to patch a hole in drywall is challenging, but if you can tape and mud drywall, you can do it. Having said that, patching is time consuming. Early in the installation process, you may find that it’s easier and far less time consuming to just start over with a new sheet of drywall, cutting a new hole in the right spot. You may be able to use part of the incorrectly cut piece elsewhere, so it’s not completely wasted.

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