Top-rated drywall pros.

Get matched with top drywall pros in Dixmont, ME

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your drywall service project in Dixmont, ME?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Find Drywall pros in Dixmont

Avatar for Capital Drywall
Capital Drywall
5.0(
5
)
Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Dixmont, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"Very happy with Capital Drywall. And communicates well, schedules, the work effectively, and he and his team do excellent work. I’m so glad I found them. They did all the drywall finish work, priming, and applied ceiling paint for our new construction in law apartment. Not only did they save this DIYer a boatload of time and energy, but their results are far superior to anything I could have done. Be sure to hire Capital Drywall for all your drywall needs. You won’t be sorry. Worth every penny. Photo show progress on second skim coat."
Kennebunk project
Kennebunk project
Kennebunk project
Kennebunk project
Kennebunk project

+41

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
Avatar for DP Painting
DP Painting
5.0(
4
)
Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Dixmont, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"David figured out a challenging project on a cabinet so old that its hinges are no longer available. He was courteous, professional and punctual. I am grateful that his creative thinking and stick-to-itiveness resulted in a cabinet door that is working again! Thank you, David!!!"
Interior
Interior
Entryway
Entry
Jobs

+12

Response time6 hrs
Response rate87%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Ready To Rock Drywall, Inc.
Ready To Rock Drywall, Inc.
4.0(
1
)
Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For Business

Serving Dixmont, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With more than 35 yrs of experience, Ready to Rock Drywall INC. is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

Hallway - Steel Stud Framing
Classroom for EAAA - Brewer, ME
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 86
Drywall questions, answered by experts

You can skim coat plaster, but it’s better to repair the plaster itself. A skim coat is a thin coat of drywall joint compound spread over the surface of a wall. The result is a flat finish that looks pleasing, but part of the appeal of plaster is its imperfections and aesthetic. Skim coating is best when limited to drywall applications.

You should stagger drywall sheets to help prevent cracking. The joints between drywall sheets are the weak spots, so if you install drywall with seams aligned, you’ll create weak lines that run across the length of the wall and extend from floor to ceiling. But when you stagger drywall, the solid sections of panels will support the joints. This can prevent seams from cracking or separating due to fluctuating temperature and humidity, vibrations from movement inside the home, and gravity.

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 to repair or replace water-damaged plaster depends on the scale of the damage. For small, limited areas, you can often perform a repair yourself. If you choose to paint over small patches, ensure the surface is completely dry and apply a coat of antifungal primer first to prevent mold growth. However, simply painting or plastering over the damage is only a temporary solution that doesn't address the core problem. For more extensive or long-term damage, the plaster may be compromised, and there is a risk of mold. In these cases, it is recommended to remove the damaged section of plasterboard and replace it. You may consider hiring a professional for the repair, and it's worth noting that water damage is often covered by home insurance.

A post-drywall inspection could uncover many problems that weren’t present during the pre-drywall inspection, including insufficient insulation, missing weather stripping, improperly installed plumbing and lighting fixtures, flooring damage, drywall damage, plumbing leaks, aesthetic issues, and more. Structural problems, which are often expensive to fix and are common reasons to walk away after a home inspection, are easier to see before the drywall goes up, but a post-drywall inspection may highlight minor issues with house settling and foundation problems.

The Dixmont, ME homeowners’ guide to drywall services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.