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AA Plastering & Drywall
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Serving Chelmsford, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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"Bob did an exceptional job with plastering and smoothing over popcorn ceiling. There was added difficulty to the job due to harsh weather conditions which added more moisture and other variables, but Bob took care to provide clear and concise directions for me and for me to provide to other contractors. I would certainly recommend"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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The Patch Boys of Boston NW
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Serving Chelmsford, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Meet The Patch Boys of Boston NW\nThe Patch Boys of Boston NW is locally owned and operated by David Jilek. As residents and homeowners in the Boston Area, we are proud to serve our community by offering quick, high-quality drywall and plaster repair solutions for all of our neighbors, fellow homeowners, and other small businesses. Since our beginning, our goal has been simple: provide you with friendly and professional service as we flawlessly patch your damaged walls and ceilings to help you love your home even more.

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S and D Property Maintenance, LLC
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Serving Chelmsford, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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"This was a basement remodeling project including interior wall construction, drywall and plaster work with a drop ceiling and flooring installation. Excellent work, good price and responsive team. A very professional job from start to finish."
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

If the holes in the plaster are small, you can fill them with layers of patching plaster until they’re filled. After it dries, you can sand the plaster and paint over it. If the hole is much larger, consider using bonding plaster first and then a layer of patching plaster, completing the process with sanding and a layer of paint.

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.

While you can put new drywall over old drywall, it’s not always the best option. In some cases, drywalling over drywall can make it harder to find wires and pipes behind your walls and conceal more serious problems with your walls. It can also make the room smaller. On the plus side, putting drywall over drywall can improve soundproofing and insulation. Plus, it’s often less expensive than tearing down and adding new drywall.

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.

Installing or repairing plaster on ceilings differs slightly from performing the same motions on a wall. You’ll apply slightly less plaster to lower the overall weight of the ceiling. Wall texturing is common, whereas most ceilings are smooth plaster. Tough coat plaster is strong, meaning you can use less while retaining a solid surface.

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