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Davids PRO Finish
4.9(
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Serving Claymont, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kevin was great! Arrived on time and was able to fix the settlement crack in our drywall in under 2 hours, explaining what the issue was and how he repaired it. Cleaned up all mess and debris. Final results look great and certainly would recommend."
Water damage repair
Water damage
New finished drywall ceiling
New Finished drywall ceiling
New finished drywall ceiling

+11

Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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A Step Above Painting & Drywall
4.9(
12
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Serving Claymont, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Customers say: Quick response

"Andres and his crew did an awesome job from start to finish! They repaired our kitchen ceiling (drywall) and repainted the entire kitchen including all trim! They were very neat, clean and worked diligently while on the job! Highly recommend!! Plus the price was a good value!"
Bathroom Smooth Finish
Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom Demo Project
Before Wallpaper Removal
After the transformation was complete!

+31

Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by45%of homeowners
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Diaz R Home Remodeling LLC
4.7(
46
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Serving Claymont, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am very pleased with the work completed yesterday. This company did an excellent job, was very efficient and left my house clean. The drywall repairs were so nicely done it hardly needs painting. A very skilled craftsman!"
Drywall Project
Drywall Project
Drywall Project
Drywall Project
Additional Photos

+22

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Valentin Solano General Contractor, LLC
4.5(
145
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Serving Claymont, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Prompt, professional and reasonably priced. The work was done professionally and as promised. I had an additional piece of drywall to put up and they did it without hesitation. I would recommend them to anyone."
Newark Ceiling Replace
Ceiling Replace
Ceiling Replace
Ceiling Replace
Ceiling Replace

+48

Response time5 hrs
80 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Saints Property Solutions, LLC
4.9(
29
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Serving Claymont, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very polite. Affordable pricing. I got a light/fan/speaker placed, sink leak fixed, clogged drain fixed, caulking in two bathrooms, shower head changed, and closet doors fixed. I would recommend more documentation of the services to be provided and the cost of materials to avoid any confusion."
Response time2 days
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Orig. Civic Duty, LLC
4.8(
28
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Serving Claymont, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"Kareem came when he said he was and did exactly what I needed done to my walls at the fairest price I received from any other contractor. 10/10 recommend and already gave him additional referrals."
Response time2 days
Response rate88%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Day Painter
4.4(
15
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Serving Claymont, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very pleased with this company ! I had a garage ceiling that had many angles "pan like ceiling"and a wall that needed drywall installed and then painted Great communication throughout project they aimed to please! Job exceeded my expectations very well done and performed within time schedule given.Looking forward to having them come back to paint other areas"
paint
paint
Siding
Siding
interior

+9

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Honesty Construction LLC
4.9(
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Serving Claymont, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Reliable, skilled. Installed our bidet, replaced faucets, Caulked neatly and completed work another plumber failed to complete. Fair costs with great results. Dependable with excellent quality. Respectful of home cleaning up after job completed."
Response time11 hrs
67 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by47%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Fixing ceiling nail pops involves similar steps to wall repair, with the major difference being the orientation of the work. Ceiling nail pops can be more challenging because you may need to work overhead, which can be physically demanding and require additional safety precautions. Additionally, the ceiling may have different materials or finishes, such as textured surfaces, which can affect the repair process. Otherwise, the fundamental steps are the same.

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.

A nail in drywall cannot hold very much—usually only a few pounds. A nail in a stud can add support and hold around 20 pounds. If you are trying to hang something heavier, get some help from drywall anchors—toggle bolts are very strong and able to withstand more weight.

You can put certain types of plaster over other types, but doing so isn't always the best idea. For example, putting a coat of gypsum over lime plaster is possible, but doing so will limit the lime plaster's breathability and potentially affect its performance.

Since cement plaster tends to leave a textured surface, no matter how much you smooth it, some people prefer to use gypsum plaster as a topcoat over cement plaster, creating a smoother surface.

Yes, a fan can help drywall mud dry faster by improving air circulation and reducing humidity in the room. Drywall mud dries through evaporation, so increasing airflow speeds up this process. However, you should position the fan to blow across the room rather than directly on the wet mud. This helps prevent drying too quickly, which can cause cracking. You should also use a dehumidifier if high humidity is an issue.

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