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Patch Wiz Drywall Repair
5.0(
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Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

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Customers say: True professional

"A pro! Knows drywall and can fix anything. I know because he fixed mine and it was a mess. You wonâ t be disappointed hiring Anthony. If you want the job done right, hire Anthony first. P.S. Thank you again Anthony"
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+8

Response time6 hrs
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Bracewell Hogtown Home Improvement LLC
4.8(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sam and his crew came to help me after the previous painter made a mess of the job and got white paint all over my red brick walls and porch. They did an excellent job of cleaning up someone else's mess. Then set to work and did the job right. They are friendly, courteous, always on time, meticulous and efficient. They quote was fair and I would definitely be keeping him in my contact list as my preferred paint contractor. Thank you guys for a excellent job."
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Response time1 day
Response rate98%
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Atkins Home Services
5.0(
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Gainesville, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Credit card accepted

"Josh is so professional and kind at the same time. He honestly cares about the people he’s working for. He fixed a door problem for me that was caused by someone else. It looks amazing! I definitely recommend him if you need anything done."
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

How you hang the drywall can affect the finishing process. It's often easier to finish horizontal drywall panels, as the seams run across the wall rather than up and down. Standard drywall panels are 48 inches wide, so the seam is easy to reach without bending down or stretching your arms.

If your home was built before the 1940s and was not remodeled in the past 50 or so years, you probably have plaster walls. Aside from assuming, there are some practical ways to tell if you have plaster walls, including the following: If you knock on the wall and it feels solid, not hollow, if you can’t insert a thumbtack easily, if there are cracks that look like spiderwebs, or if your home has curved, arched, or swirled walls, doorways, or window openings.

If you have an unfinished basement or attic, you could examine the backs of any finished walls to check, too.

To hide drywall edges, you need to properly apply drywall tape and multiple layers of joint compound. These materials hide the seams between drywall sheets and fill the holes from drywall screws, leaving behind a smooth, flat finish to paint over. Apply joint compound smoothly, and finish the job by sanding the walls to make sure you fully hide drywall edges and other imperfections.

Deciding whether to repair or replace drywall can be tricky, but your top considerations should be the extent of the damage and what caused the damage. For instance, if you need to repair a small hole caused by a doorknob that hit the wall, you can safely patch it without a second thought. However, if you have significant drywall damage caused by water damage, it’s best to thoroughly remove the drywall to inspect and repair the pipes behind it before replacing it.

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.

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