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Christopher White
New to Angi
Drywall - Repair

Serving Newhall, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

I've been doing handyman, construction, carpentry work for 16 years now. Over that time I've learned how to do countless different jobs and overcome various different snags and setbacks. Efficiency and dedication drive me and I will work as much as needed to meet a deadline.

Residential Renovaters
New to Angi
Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Newhall, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Residential Renovators is a dedicated team of insured professionals providing high-quality home transformations. We specialize in stunning epoxy flooring, full custom remodels, licensed electrical work, and precision-fit window and door installations. We handle every project with professional care, clear communication, and impeccable results. Choose us for superior skill across multiple trades—from a complete kitchen redesign to a durable garage floor. We provide reliable service and beautiful craftsmanship. Contact Residential Renovators today for a free estimate."

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COOLEY DRYWALL PAINTING & REPAIR
4.6(
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving Newhall, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

Emergency services offered

"I called Cooley Drywall on approximately 9/10/12 to ask for an estimate for ceiling texture repairs. I let him know that we were on a short timeline, and that we needed to have the work done as soon as possible. He came to do an estimate within a couple of days. He seemed very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. We received an estimate immediately.
We ended up hiring another company because the estimate we received was significantly less than the one from Cooley. We would consider hiring Cooley in the future, provided price was something we felt was reasonable.
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Lion Painting
4.7(
23
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Newhall, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellant service! I needed the interior painting done ASAP due to new carpet being installed and moving in the following week. They worked the holiday weekend and got it finished! Highly recommend Lion Painting!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate95%
Recommended by86%of homeowners
McGarrah Drywall
5.0(
4
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Newhall, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Matthew did a great job on our new bathroom⠦work was meticulous and precise⠦¦ he is a craftsman whose quality of work is important.. was prompt making the initial estimate and price was fair⠦.¦friendly and easy to work with⠦.will hire again⠦"
Response time3 days
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

You can paint over plaster, but repair any damage to the plaster first, or the paint will crack and bubble. You should also prepare the surface of the plaster to accept paint, which gives your paint job the best chance of looking good and lasting a long time. Before applying the color you want, apply a coat or two of primer. Additionally, use latex paint, and choose a latex paint with a satin finish for areas with dampness, like bathrooms.

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.

It’s not a good idea to plaster over broken plaster (unless by broken you’re referring to cracked, in which case that’s perfectly fine). However, broken plaster can be a sign of a larger underlying issue like foundation damage or severe damage to the lath holding up the plaster, so it’s worth investigating before you simply plaster on top of the damage.

Your walls are likely cracking due to fluctuations in the temperature outside. Drywall tends to expand and contract when temperatures and humidity levels change, and this repeated movement can lead to cracks in your walls, particularly around door frames. If you have multiple diagonal cracks, you may want to have your foundation inspected, as cracks can also be a sign of a bigger issue.

You should leave a gap between drywall sheets because they naturally expand and contract along with the building framing as temperature and humidity change. Most pro drywall installers leave a gap of about ⅛ inch between drywall sheets, allowing the sheets to expand, contract, and shift without cracking or becoming damaged. If you don’t leave enough gaps between slabs, the edges will press against each other when they expand, and the pressure can cause visible cracks.

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