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AA Plastering & Drywall
4.9(
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Drywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Newbury, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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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Carbo's Plastering Corp
5.0(
3
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For Business

Serving Newbury, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Carbo's Plastering Corp, we are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest quality craftsmanship and exceptional service. Serving the Billerica area, we specialize in delivering durable, flawless plastering and drywall solutions for both residential and commercial properties. We pride ourselves on building lasting relationships with our clients and communities through honesty, clear communication, and reliable work. As a bilingual team, we are proud to offer free estimates to help get your project started. We look forward to working with you and bringing your vision to life!

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A&E Home Improvement, Inc.
5.0(
7
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Drywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Newbury, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Alex and vos crew, were really helpful with choosing color and types of tile. He was really knowledgeable about materials and waterproofing systems. That made me feel so reassure about the quality of the work."
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Response time5 hrs
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Right Measure Construction
5.0(
7
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Drywall - Install - For Business

Serving Newbury, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Jose and his team did great work on our drywall project. They did great, thorough work, and maintained a clean job site. Would hire them again for a similar project!"
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+49

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
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Drywall FAQs, answered by experts

If you already have plaster walls and ceilings, adding new plaster costs $2 to $10 per square foot. For an average-sized room, that would come out to $1,200 to $10,000. However, the cost to replace plaster with drywall is higher—running between $720 and $1,250 for a 10-by-8-foot wall or ceiling (not including drywall finishing).

Yes, you can use drywall repair techniques for some types of plaster damage. Tiny holes and small cracks in plaster can be patched in similar ways to drywall. You apply the necessary compound to fill the hole, wait for it to dry, then sand it down. For larger damage, like water damage or mold, you need to use plaster-specific techniques and materials.

Although they are used for similar tasks, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum and is primarily used for large-scale projects like taping and finishing seams on new drywall. Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it a thicker compound best suited for small wall repairs like filling nail holes or cracks, as it dries quickly and is easy to sand. For small repairs, either product can be suitable. However, you can use joint compound for small jobs in place of spackle, but you cannot use spackle for large-scale taping and mudding projects.

Whether you need a drywall anchor depends on the specifics of your project, particularly what you're hanging and where. You do not need a drywall anchor if you can screw or nail the object directly into a wooden stud, as the wood provides sufficient support and stability. However, if there are no studs in the location where you plan to hang the item, you should use drywall anchors to ensure it is securely supported. For very lightweight objects, like small pictures, adhesive picture hanging strips can be a suitable alternative to anchors.

While it’s most common to sand plaster dry, it is possible to wet-sand plaster, too. Doing so can reduce the amount of plaster dust released into the air and make it easier to work in smaller, more delicate areas (such as around wall trim). However, some people find that wet sanding leads to more imperfections, which is why larger walls are more often dry sanded to ensure an even finish.

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