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S and S Drywall Plaster Paint

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S and S Drywall Plaster Paint

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
36 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

Welcome to S and S Plaster Drywall and Paint, a historical restoration company. We have been dedicated to this craft for over 39 years. We pride the company on reliability, excellent communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all our projects no matter how big or small. We look forward to earning your business! We operate the old school way, when you're satisfied with our job payment is due. Not a penny before.

"The guys were great from start to finish the communication and the great estimate from Pete and his son I didn’t need a 2nd opinion from anyone else. I will definitely hire S&S again for other projects plus I referred them to others that desperately needed an honest company BBB accredited plus great references. I give them 5 stars plus 👍"

Richard W on September 2025

Welcome to S and S Plaster Drywall and Paint, a historical restoration company. We have been dedicated to this craft for over 39 years. We pride the company on reliability, excellent communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all our projects no matter how big or small. We look forward to earning your business! We operate the old school way, when you're satisfied with our job payment is due. Not a penny before.

"The guys were great from start to finish the communication and the great estimate from Pete and his son I didn’t need a 2nd opinion from anyone else. I will definitely hire S&S again for other projects plus I referred them to others that desperately needed an honest company BBB accredited plus great references. I give them 5 stars plus 👍"

Richard W on September 2025


The Southern Trade LLC

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The Southern Trade LLC

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5 years of experience

Hey Yall, I am Jacob Darnell. I founded The Southern Trade in 2020 and have been growing since. We are licensed and insured and will not turn down any work. We do everything from remodeling, handyman, landscaping, roofing, and everything else inbetween. Give a local contractor a chance and you won't be disappointed.

Hey Yall, I am Jacob Darnell. I founded The Southern Trade in 2020 and have been growing since. We are licensed and insured and will not turn down any work. We do everything from remodeling, handyman, landscaping, roofing, and everything else inbetween. Give a local contractor a chance and you won't be disappointed.


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Level Above Handyman Company

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Level Above Handyman Company

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2 years of experience

No job too small! Paint, drywall patches, laminate flooring, TV mounting, light/fan installs, gutter cleaning, furniture assembly, faucet replacements, and everything else on the Honey-Do list. Are you having trouble with contractors because your job is too small? That's not a problem for me!

No job too small! Paint, drywall patches, laminate flooring, TV mounting, light/fan installs, gutter cleaning, furniture assembly, faucet replacements, and everything else on the Honey-Do list. Are you having trouble with contractors because your job is too small? That's not a problem for me!


LNS Home Improvement

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LNS Home Improvement

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Emergency services offered

LNS Home Improvement is here to help you with all your home improvement needs. We specialize in move out cleaning, to making your property ready to sell, or rent. Garbage removal, drywall, flooring, painting, electrical and so much more. We have more than 15 years experience and no job is too small. We are a father and son ran company who take pride in what we do. For any requests please feel free to contact us at 6186999145.

LNS Home Improvement is here to help you with all your home improvement needs. We specialize in move out cleaning, to making your property ready to sell, or rent. Garbage removal, drywall, flooring, painting, electrical and so much more. We have more than 15 years experience and no job is too small. We are a father and son ran company who take pride in what we do. For any requests please feel free to contact us at 6186999145.



Escobar Renovation & Construction LLC

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Escobar Renovation & Construction LLC

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Escobar Renovation & Construction is a locally owned family business. We offer a wide range of services from painting, landscaping, kitchen and bath remodling, installation of new floors and windows.

Escobar Renovation & Construction is a locally owned family business. We offer a wide range of services from painting, landscaping, kitchen and bath remodling, installation of new floors and windows.


Randazzo Flooring

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Randazzo Flooring

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I am a flooring installer. Ive been in the flooring game for about 6 years. I can install anything from tile, hardwood, luxury vinyl plank, back splashes, anything but carpet. I am not a carpet guy. I will get the job done right within any means no matter how long it takes me I will make sure its perfect and you love it.

I am a flooring installer. Ive been in the flooring game for about 6 years. I can install anything from tile, hardwood, luxury vinyl plank, back splashes, anything but carpet. I am not a carpet guy. I will get the job done right within any means no matter how long it takes me I will make sure its perfect and you love it.




Finks Custom Painting and Home Improvement

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Finks Custom Painting and Home Improvement

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Customers say: Terrific value
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Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Hello my name is Connor Fink the owner of Finks Custom Painting and Home Improvement. We offer interior and exterior painting, staining, drywall work, woodwork such as baseboards and trim, kitchen cabinets, flooring, install doors, decks, electrical such as can lights and new outlets, minor plumbing, and any type of home improvement. I offer high grade work for a reasonable price. I have been in this field for over 7 years and have been in business for over a year now. I am fully insured and licensed. Give me a call to set a free estimate.

"Did a great job in painting."

Scotty S on February 2021

Hello my name is Connor Fink the owner of Finks Custom Painting and Home Improvement. We offer interior and exterior painting, staining, drywall work, woodwork such as baseboards and trim, kitchen cabinets, flooring, install doors, decks, electrical such as can lights and new outlets, minor plumbing, and any type of home improvement. I offer high grade work for a reasonable price. I have been in this field for over 7 years and have been in business for over a year now. I am fully insured and licensed. Give me a call to set a free estimate.

"Did a great job in painting."

Scotty S on February 2021

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Drywall questions, answered by experts

When you are learning how to tape and mud drywall, waiting for things to dry requires a lot of patience. So how long does drywall mud take to dry? On average, it takes about 24 hours. However, it depends on things like the thickness of the mud, as well as the room’s temperature, humidity, and ventilation. Using thin layers of mud in a warm, low-humidity room with good airflow reduces average drying time. You also could speed up drying time by making use of hot drywall mud, which consists of a powder that you mix with water, instead of using pre-mixed mud. 

You should wait at least 24 hours between each coat of drywall mud before sanding and adding another coat. This ensures the mud dries completely, although drying time depends on temperature, humidity, and the type of compound used. Lightweight muds dry faster, while heavier all-purpose compounds take longer. Always check for firmness and dryness before sanding or applying the next layer.

You may not need to use a drywall anchor, depending on what you're hanging and where you're hanging it. If you can nail or screw into a wooden stud, the wood will provide enough support and stability in many cases. If you're hanging something very lightweight, you can use picture hanging strips to hold it in place. 

You can prevent air leaks and sagging by gluing a drywall ceiling. However, not every drywall job is a good fit for Sheetrock adhesive, and many pros say ceilings are one of those cases. When you place them properly, drywall screws make ceiling Sheetrock part of your home’s structural support system. 

Adding glue won’t increase the strength of the drywall, and it can make it much harder for you to remove and replace damaged drywall. Adhesive can bridge gaps, though, and it can keep temperature-controlled air from escaping or entering through the ceilings, making rooms more energy efficient.

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.

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