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Avatar for Northshore Painting & Home Improvement
Northshore Painting & Home Improvement
4.8(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving River Ridge, LA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1982

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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."
Painting - Exterior Project
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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

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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(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving River Ridge, LA and surrounding areas

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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%
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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

"Jose did a fantastic job staining my fence - the work was incredibly clean and professional, and he was reliable throughout the process. I'll definitely be using his services again for any future needs and highly recommend him to anyone looking for fence staining or handyman work."
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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

Torres Quality Construction LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Response time2 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can install drywall over plaster, but there are important factors to consider. While it can create a smooth, flat surface, it is often not the best approach. Installing drywall over plaster will increase the wall's thickness, which can cause issues with existing window and door frames that may no longer fit. You might also need to adjust power outlets to keep them accessible. A better, though more expensive, option is to remove the old plaster and lath entirely before installing new drywall. Drywalling directly over plaster seals in the old material, and if any problems arise later, you will need to remove both layers down to the structural beams for repairs. Given the potential complications, this job is best handled by professionals.

When used correctly, drywall patch kits can work well. However, there are limitations. Specifically, these kits can only cover holes up to 5 inches in diameter. For anything larger than that, you’ll need to cut out the affected section of drywall and replace it with a new piece. That’s a far more complicated process that involves buying the right type of drywall, finding the wall studs, cutting into your wall, and screwing the replacement drywall in place.

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.

While a normal moisture level for drywall is between 5% and 12%, replacement is recommended if you get consistent readings above 17%. At this level, the drywall is likely too compromised by extensive moisture damage to be considered safe. You can replace either the entire sheet or just the affected section. If you are unsure after a visual inspection, it is best to have a contractor or water restoration provider use a professional moisture meter to get an accurate reading.

Whether you need drywall anchors depends on your specific project, particularly where you are hanging an item. Drywall anchors are not necessary if you can drive a screw directly into a wooden stud behind the wall, as the stud provides sufficient support. However, since studs are not present everywhere in a wall, you will need to use drywall anchors if you are hanging an object in a location without a stud. For very lightweight items, picture hanging strips can also be a suitable alternative.

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