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Well Hung Drywall and Services
4.9(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Anchorage, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Richard has replaced drywall on existing walls, covered an exposed garage ceiling, and repaired water damage for us. On his first job for us he framed out two new closets and sheetrocked them. All his work has been professional and high quality. We highly recommend him and his team for any drywall or framing projects."
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Ceiling & Walls

+75

Response time5 hrs
Response rate99%
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Friends Pro Restoration
5.0(
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Drywall - Install

Serving Anchorage, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Friends Drywall did a very good job and was flexible for my needs. This was a small job and the prices really varied. Friends Drywall was willing to do a small job at a very competitive price."
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Plastering and skimming are two different techniques for finishing walls. Plastering involves applying a thick layer of a plaster mixture—typically containing gypsum, lime, cement, sand, and water—to create a new surface. This process often requires multiple coats and is used for repairing significant damage or creating decorative textures. Skimming, on the other hand, is a technique that involves applying a thin layer of drywall compound or joint compound over an existing surface to smooth it out, covering minor imperfections, small cracks, or uneven textures for a polished look. Plastering is generally more costly and labor-intensive than skimming. Although some people use the terms interchangeably, they refer to different processes and materials.

With its breathability and flexibility, lime plaster is among the most durable of all plaster types. It's also fire-resistant and has a proven track record, as people have been using it for thousands of years.

However, all plaster types will last for many years with the right care and treatment. Proper preparation and installation will also help ensure your plaster walls look great for as long as possible.

You can put certain types of plaster over other types, but doing so isn't always the best idea. For example, putting a coat of gypsum over lime plaster is possible, but doing so will limit the lime plaster's breathability and potentially affect its performance.

Since cement plaster tends to leave a textured surface, no matter how much you smooth it, some people prefer to use gypsum plaster as a topcoat over cement plaster, creating a smoother surface.

The tool you use to sand plaster will depend on the size of the project. If you’re just working on a small section of your wall to get rid of an uneven spot on the surface, hand-sanding might work. However, for larger projects, a drywall sander can make a huge difference when it comes to both time and elbow grease—and an orbital sander can help for detailed areas such as around ceiling fans.

The amount of drywall you need for a 1,000-square-foot basement depends on the ceiling height, angles, number of doors and windows, and more. To find the wall square footage, multiply the width and height of each wall, minus any gaps from windows or doors, and add the totals together. You’ll also need enough drywood nails or screws to install the drywall correctly.

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