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Avatar for RCL Remodeling, LLC
RCL Remodeling, LLC
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Serving Glen Echo, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nothing but great things to say about their work. They have done work in two of our houses and always extremely professional and great results. On our first house Rocael completely remodeled our 1950's bathroom and did great tile work. On our second house he added a small deck for our grill which looks great and a fence/gate. He also remodeled our entire basement. Installing new drywall and insulation, new exterior/interior doors, new bathroom remodel (with excellent tile work) - Did duct work, and demo entire existing plaster ceiling and replaced it with drywall and added can lights. Created a nook under the stairs with great wood work, and also a great paint job throughout. Rocael also will make sure you are happy with the work he's done, and would make any adjustments if needed."
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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CS Painting & Home Improvement LLC
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Serving Glen Echo, MD and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Humberto was able to complete the job same day at a reasonable price. He did a good job, took care of the space by putting down tarp to cover our floors and plastic to cover the furniture in the room. Ceiling looks much better. We are very satisfied."
Interior painting
Exterior painting and wood repairs
Railing and balusters Stain
Remodeling
Restoration flooring porch

+94

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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NCK PAINTING & DRYWALL INC.
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Serving Glen Echo, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Claudio, the boss and owner of NCK Painting and Drywall and his staff are EXCELLENT!!!!!! They were on time and worked continuously to get the job done. My house is great looking now and they recommend to you the best paint These guys are hard workers and provide top grade work. I would definitely hire them again."
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Response time1 day
Response rate93%
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Diaz Painting & Renovations LLC
4.9(
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Serving Glen Echo, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew did a great job!, They corrected imperfections in the drywall and painted several coats . Completed project by installing flooring and and stairs. Would definitely rehire for future projects!"
bathroom remodeling
bathroom remodeling
bathroom remodeling
bathroom remodeling
bathroom remodeling

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Response time2 days
Response rate98%
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SMITHWRIGHT HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Glen Echo, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Amazing craftsmanship and quality work. I highly recommend Bill for any of your handyman needs. We we're selling our house and needed him to touch-up some items and he knocked it out of the park for a very reasonable price. Bill was always on time and was very trustworthy. Look no further for your handyman needs!"
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Gibbs Painting
4.8(
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Serving Glen Echo, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Gibbs Painting to make some drywall repairs following a kitchen remodel and had them paint the ceiling in two different rooms. My interaction with them was very professional. From the estimate to the completion of the work, everything went very well. They completed the work In the amount of time they stated, left the house in excellent condition, and the on-site team was very easy to work with. I would hire them again to do work inside my house and would recommend them to others."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Drying alone can take 1 to 4 hours to dry to the touch per plaster layer, but some types of plaster take several hours longer to dry. However, this doesn’t mean the job is done because plaster doesn’t fully harden until it cures, which can take a few days to a couple of weeks. It may take even longer if you’re building a new, pretty thick plaster wall. Allow the plaster to cure before painting it.

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.

You should leave a gap between drywall sheets because they naturally expand and contract along with the building framing as temperature and humidity change. Most pro drywall installers leave a gap of about ⅛ inch between drywall sheets, allowing the sheets to expand, contract, and shift without cracking or becoming damaged. If you don’t leave enough gaps between slabs, the edges will press against each other when they expand, and the pressure can cause visible cracks.

You should always hang drywall from the top down. Starting at the top makes it easier to create a straight, tight line between the ceiling and the wall. Any gaps that occur will be at the bottom, where they are easier to manage. You can either cut the bottom piece of drywall to fit the remaining space or cover the gap with baseboard trim. Additionally, starting at the top is physically easier, as you won't have to fit the top sheet into a tight space between the lower sheet and the ceiling, or try to balance the upper sheets on the lower ones while securing them.

Technically speaking, you can use drywall primer over plasters. However, oil-based primers work the most effectively on wall plasters. Meanwhile, water-based primers work just as well with drywalls. Nowadays, there are also universal primers suitable for drywall and plaster. Overall, you will be fine as long as you are using a trustworthy brand.

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