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JB Renovations
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Serving Avondale, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

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"John is a super nice guy, and he explains everything that he plans on doing before actually doing the job. John close in the drywalls and put in borders surrounding the sliding glass door I had installed. He also finishes the job by painting the wall to match and he redid the ceiling. The job came out superb. I will download pictures later. Thanks again, John!"
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Leo's Cabinets & Millwork
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Serving Avondale, LA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

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Emergency services offered

"Great job! Alex & Rene made and installed a new front door in our house. They also repaired and painted two other old doors. They did their job in two days. My doors look so pretty. Thank you!"
Custom made cabinets
Custom made cabinets
Custom made cabinets
Custom made cabinets
Custom made cabinets

+173

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
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Torres Quality Construction LLC
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Serving Avondale, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very good communication, keeping us informed. Great tile work! Hard workers Always showed up on time. Did everything we asked them to do. Will definitely use this company again."
bathroom paint and ceramic tile
ceramic floor
Door
door
window

+12

Response time5 hrs
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Although they have similar applications, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Their primary differences lie in their composition, consistency, and ideal use cases.

Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it thicker than joint compound. It dries quickly and is easy to sand, which makes it ideal for small wall repair projects like filling nail holes or patching minor damage.

Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum. It is primarily used for large-scale projects, such as taping and finishing the seams on newly installed drywall. It tends to shrink more than spackle and can be more difficult to spread.

While both products can be used to fill small depressions and cracks, spackle cannot replace joint compound for taping and mudding new drywall. Conversely, you can often use joint compound for small patching jobs typically done with spackle.

You should always hang drywall from the top down. Starting at the top makes it easier to create a straight, tight line between the ceiling and the wall. Any gaps that occur will be at the bottom, where they are easier to manage. You can either cut the bottom piece of drywall to fit the remaining space or cover the gap with baseboard trim. Additionally, starting at the top is physically easier, as you won't have to fit the top sheet into a tight space between the lower sheet and the ceiling, or try to balance the upper sheets on the lower ones while securing them.

It's generally recommended to hang drywall on the ceiling first before moving on to the walls. This sequence allows the ceiling sheets to provide support for the vertical wall sheets. By attaching the ceiling drywall initially, you establish a solid framework to align and attach the wall panels accurately. This method ensures a seamless and sturdy connection between the ceiling and walls, resulting in a more professional finish.

Regular dusting, occasional repainting, and avoiding harsh scrubbing preserve the finish.

Whether it’s better to screw or glue drywall depends on your specific budget and project timeline. Professional drywall installers are more likely to use screws and fasteners than adhesives, but it takes longer. But if you are DIYing your drywall installation, glue is a perfectly fine choice if you’re willing to pay extra for adhesive.

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