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Clark Handyman & Carpentry
5.0(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Porter, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We hired Brian to fix our leaky windows. We weren't sure it could even be done. But he improvised something using weatherstripping, and our home is nice and warm now as the wind howls outside at 20 degrees. He worked quickly and kept us informed every step of the way. We are extremely pleased."
Response time3 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Up Country Home Maintenance Service
5.0(
20
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Porter, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very neat, clean and professional. You would not even know he was there the cleanup was done so well. Quality of work was excellent and he finished within the time frame he said he would."
Log home renovation
Log home renovation
Deck grates
Interior stair well
Interior stair well

+42

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Frost Painting
5.0(
9
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Drywall - Install

Serving Porter, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Frost Painting did a great job in a timely manner. Good group of guys that do quality work. I will definitely be using them in the future and recommend them to anyone who needs interior and exterior work and painting done"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate95%
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Choose a drill bit that is the size of the screws of the anchors you will use. You aren’t drilling through metal or concrete—hopefully—so any standard twist, wooden or all-purpose drill bit will work fine. It’s also important to have a screwdriver capable of drilling through the drywall and into the stud. The good news is most available drills, even the older ones, can do this with no issue.

Regular inspections, repainting, and avoiding moisture exposure help maintain integrity.

To hide drywall edges, you need to properly apply drywall tape and multiple layers of joint compound. These materials hide the seams between drywall sheets and fill the holes from drywall screws, leaving behind a smooth, flat finish to paint over. Apply joint compound smoothly, and finish the job by sanding the walls to make sure you fully hide drywall edges and other imperfections.

All plaster walls will crack over time due to normal house settling and expansion and contraction from temperature and moisture changes. Small, thin hairline cracks are generally not serious and are mostly a cosmetic issue. However, larger or more significant cracks can indicate structural problems.

Here's how to tell the difference:

  • Cosmetic Cracks: Cracks that are 0.5 cm (0.2 inches) or thinner are typically cosmetic.

  • Structural Cracks: Cracks wider than 0.5 cm, excessive or deep cracks, multiple cracks in the same area, or cracks that span around corners can signify a structural or foundation issue. Cracks along the joints where walls meet the ceiling also warrant attention.

For cracks wider than 0.5 cm, structural repair is needed. If a crack is 2.5 cm (1 inch) or wider, or if you notice any signs of a structural problem, it is best to contact a plaster repair professional to assess the damage.

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.

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