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Ellis Drywall
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Serving Osterville, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Gary is very pleasant and professional to work with. Communication is great, pricing is fair and the quality of his work is top notch. The project he completed for me was taping/finishing the drywall in my 1500 sq ft 3 bedroom apartment with 9' ceilings. He was able to complete the job (and a few extra patches) in about 5/6 days by himself. Finished product is perfect and would definitely hire him again for any future work. Gary is very easy to work with and would recommend him to anyone looking for drywall work."
 Car Dealership Drywall Job
 Basement Job i Finished
 Car Dealership job
 Basement Job
 Car Dealership Job

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Cape Cod Fine Finishes, LLC
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Serving Osterville, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Niick and his team dry walled, taped and Painted my ceilings. Excellent work. They also painted , sanded and stained My walls. Very impressed. Once again Excellent work. I found them all to be on time And to be there exactly when they said they Would be there. Nick is easy to communicate With and does what he isaid he is going to do. I found it a pleasure to work with him and his team. I will not hesitate to hire him again . John J. Dennisport"
deck staining
kitchen cabinets painting
kitchen cabinets painting
bedroom repainting
bedroom repainting

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Response time3 hrs
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Cape Painters
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Serving Osterville, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike did a great job. The finished project looks really really great. I would recommend Mike to others and will have him out to the house in the Spring for some outside jobs."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate88%
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, you can apply new plaster over an existing plaster surface, such as a wall or ceiling, provided the old plaster is in good condition. Before you begin, check the stability of the existing plaster. The surface must be clean, free of loose material, and have no peeling paint. It is also recommended to roughen the surface slightly to promote adhesion. For older plaster, applying a base coat like a PVA emulsion or a specific bonding agent or primer is crucial. This step makes the existing plaster less porous and ensures the new and old layers adhere properly for a smooth, long-lasting finish.

Which style of corner bead you choose—whether metal or paper-faced—depends on your preference and if you’re comfortable using metal-cutting tools and a hammer. Metal bead offers superior strength and durability but its installation is slightly more involved. We’d say for most cases, it’s better to use metal bead but if you’re not comfortable working with metal, paper-faced bead will work just fine. 

Plaster is denser, harder, and more porous than drywall, so it absorbs moisture differently. This means you’ll often need more prep work, such as thorough sanding, patching, and priming with a high-quality bonding primer. Additionally, you may need more coats of paint to achieve even coverage. While the process takes more time, it helps ensure a durable and professional-looking result.

The average cost to apply a skip-trowel drywall texture to walls is $1.25 to $2.00 per square foot. Ceilings cost slightly more because of the increased difficulty of working overhead. Additional cost factors include any drywall repairs and removal of existing textures or wallpaper.

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