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ProFinish Drywall
5.0(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Install

Serving Gulfport, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"ProFinish Drywall was quick to respond to all communications. Gave us an excellent outcome on a difficult job (removing a popcorn ceiling and painting over very old drywall) at a reasonable price. Luan is a hard worker, very efficient and a pleasure to work with. They also left the room nice and clean. We look forward to working with them again."
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Residential remodeling

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David Getchell, LLC
4.5(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Gulfport, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Was looking to hire a drywall repair company to fix a seam crack in the kitchen due to an air conditioning drain leak. Primary concern was matching the ceiling texture and clean up. Dave did an outstanding job on matching the ceiling texture and completely closed off the area while facilitating the repair. Clean up was minimal. Would highly recommend to anyone needing drywall repair."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Home Pride Painting, Inc.
4.6(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Gulfport, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Lance Muffley is OUTSTANDING to work with. Professional and treated me like I was in a million dollar home - not an 840 sq ft condo. While you can get a cheaper job - it WILL LOOK CHEAPER. I wanted a professional job - one that will last DECADES and turn out as beautiful as I see in the magazines. I got that!! Lance is the first painter / drywall patch repair person I will turn to. He also saved me when ANOTHER company, Start2Finish flooring , screwed up my baseboards and crown molding. I would NOT have made my move in deadline if it were not for the fact that Lance and his AWESOME crew stepped up to the plate and saved me. He and his crew worked in my place WITHOUT ME THERE - no issues at all whatsoever!! Hire him and his team without reservation. And Lance, you can give anyone my number for a real-life reference. Just let me know first. I absolute respect you and the work you do. With gratitude - Keri H."
Cleaning
Painting
 after wall paper removal and texture
Cleaning
Finished

+27

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

All plaster walls will crack over time due to normal house settling and expansion and contraction from temperature and moisture changes. Small, thin hairline cracks are generally not serious and are mostly a cosmetic issue. However, larger or more significant cracks can indicate structural problems.

Here's how to tell the difference:

  • Cosmetic Cracks: Cracks that are 0.5 cm (0.2 inches) or thinner are typically cosmetic.

  • Structural Cracks: Cracks wider than 0.5 cm, excessive or deep cracks, multiple cracks in the same area, or cracks that span around corners can signify a structural or foundation issue. Cracks along the joints where walls meet the ceiling also warrant attention.

For cracks wider than 0.5 cm, structural repair is needed. If a crack is 2.5 cm (1 inch) or wider, or if you notice any signs of a structural problem, it is best to contact a plaster repair professional to assess the damage.

You can plaster over regular drywall, but it's essential to prepare the surface properly. Before plastering, the drywall should be clean, free of dust, and any loose or peeling paint should be removed. Applying a primer specifically designed for plastering can improve adhesion. Some professionals recommend applying a base coat of plaster or joint compound to create a better surface for the plaster to adhere to. Proper preparation ensures a smooth and durable plaster finish over regular drywall.

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.

It’s always better to follow proven drywall repair tips and fix the seams that look bad. However, if you simply want to make them less noticeable until you have time to fix them, you can use paint. A darker color of paint makes bad drywall tape seams less noticeable than light-colored paint. Matte paint hides bad seams better than glossy paint does, too.

Drying alone can take 1 to 4 hours to dry to the touch per plaster layer, but some types of plaster take several hours longer to dry. However, this doesn’t mean the job is done because plaster doesn’t fully harden until it cures, which can take a few days to a couple of weeks. It may take even longer if you’re building a new, pretty thick plaster wall. Allow the plaster to cure before painting it.

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