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Avatar for The Patch Boys of Greater New Orleans
The Patch Boys of Greater New Orleans
4.5(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving River Ridge, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I booked Patch Boys for drywall repair from water damage from the last hurricane. The site visit/quote was quick, and scheduling was easy. Tony was meticulous, friendly, and clean during the actual repair. I would definitely use again and recommend to others. Iâ m just very happy to put the storm damage behind me, and thanks to this company for helping me get there."
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+8

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Northshore Painting & Home Improvement
Northshore Painting & Home Improvement
4.8(
283
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Drywall - Repair

Serving River Ridge, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Phillip and his crew did a great job for me and I highly recommend them. I needed some drywall repair and interior painting done at my home. Phillip was very professional and communicative during the entire process. His crew cleaned up each evening and left the work areas neat and organized. In addition to the painting, he replaced an exterior door for me and built out 2 bathroom closets. I will definitely be hiring Phillip again in the future."
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+6

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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JB Renovations
5.0(
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving River Ridge, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"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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One Vet One Hammer
5.0(
25
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving River Ridge, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"A tree knocked down a section of my 4’ fence and my neighbor’s chain link fence. They replaced the damaged sections and then did repairs to the rest of the wooden fence, stabilizing sections and replacing pickets. Friendly and knowledgeable."
Response time1 hour
Response rate93%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Leo's Cabinets & Millwork
Leo's Cabinets & Millwork
4.7(
207
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Drywall - Install

Serving River Ridge, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They promptly came and fixed my home where the wood was pulled off under the roof. They protected my home from the rain which came the next day. I would use them again if needed."
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+173

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jose Remodeling Company LLC
4.6(
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving River Ridge, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Excellent work done. Jose Home Repair provided very good communication and checked regularly about our satisfaction. The work crews were polite and responsive to all of our queries. Work areas were kept clean and crews did a great job minimizing the impact the work had on our lives."
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+69

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Torres Quality Construction LLC
5.0(
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Drywall - Install

Serving River Ridge, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

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
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door
window

+12

Response time2 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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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 can put drywall mud over paint to even out the surface or entirely resurface it. Sand the surface with 280-grit sandpaper, vacuum the debris and dust with a shop vac, and clean it with a slightly damp cloth. Allow the surface to dry. Apply drywall primer, especially if you’re skim-coating an entire wall. Apply the right type of drywall mud over the surface and smooth it with a trowel. Allow the layer to cure fully, then sand it before applying another layer or painting it.

Whether you can reuse a drywall anchor depends on its type, material, and how it is removed. Plastic anchors, such as expansion or self-drilling types, are generally considered single-use because they are designed to expand and are likely to break or become deformed upon removal. Metal anchors, like toggle bolts, are more durable and can often be reused if they are not damaged during extraction. However, with toggle bolts, the toggle mechanism can fall inside the wall when the bolt is removed, making it difficult to retrieve. If an anchor is damaged or must be cut for removal, it cannot be reused regardless of its material.

A utility knife is sharp enough to score the drywall and it may work in a pinch for outlet box holes. However, one of the best tools for drywall when you need to make exact cuts for an outlet box quickly is a drywall saw. This handheld tool has a longer blade than a utility knife, so it penetrates the thickness of the drywall easily. The design of its handle and the teeth in its blade make it easier to control while cutting quicker than you can with a utility knife.

If you only have tiny holes in your drywall (for example, dents or nail marks), you probably won’t need a patch kit. Instead, you can plug the hole with a small amount of spackle. Once the spackle dries, you can sand the area and paint over it—just like you would in the steps outlined above.

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