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A Step Above Painting & Drywall
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Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

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"I was very satisfied with the quality of the drywall repair that A Step Above did for me. I had several rooms in my house in need of some major TLC and they definitely delivered. They let me know about pricing and what to expect up front and answered all of my questions while being professional throughout the entire process. Everything turned out great and now you can't even tell where the damage was in the first place."
Bathroom Smooth Finish
Bathroom Remodeling
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+31

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Diaz R Home Remodeling LLC
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Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

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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!"
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Drywall Project
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+22

Response time2 days
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Recommended by67%of homeowners
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Inquiring Home Improvement
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Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Rohan and his crew are great! Rohan responded to my work request to install folding attic ladder in under 2 hours, then quoted and completed work in less than 24 hours! Honest price, quality work done, and pleasant crew. Can’t ask for much more than that!"
Flooring
Deck install
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His and Her Interiors
4.0(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Codie is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

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.

Regular inspections, repainting, and avoiding moisture exposure help maintain integrity.

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.

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.

You do not need to drywall over most types of garage insulation. However, doing so can increase noise reduction, make the space more attractive, and keep children and pets from touching harmful fiberglass insulation. If you’re using cellulose or some other type of blown-in insulation (fiberglass and mineral wool are common), you will need drywall to contain the insulation material.

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