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Daniel Green Painting
4.8(
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Drywall - Install

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Daniel did a great job replacing the ceiling above our stairs. He ripped out the old plaster ceiling and replaced with a fresh sheet of dry wall, then painted. Job was done timely and communication was great."
Money shot
Big deck
Cape cod red
Middle of powerwash
Lots of algea

+2

Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MXT Drywall
5.0(
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - RepairDrywall - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Martin completed our plastering project with excellent results. His workmanship is outstanding. He was a very hard worker and he was professional, diligent and willing to engage and answer questions throughout the project. I highly recommend Martin and MXT Drywall."
Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Garcia's Painting LLC
4.6(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is a family owned company that takes pride in their work. They arrived early, did an excellent job on my textured ceiling and cleaned up any debris before they left. I would highly recommend them!"
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+8

Response time11 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Izzo's Painting
5.0(
6
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Drywall - Repair

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I highly recommend Mario of Izzo’s Painting for anyone needing plaster repair. From the very beginning, he took the time to explain every step of the repair process, which immediately gave me confidence that the job was being done correctly. As he reached each stage of the repair, he actually invited me to watch what he was doing and explained why each step was important. It’s rare to find someone so transparent and willing to share their knowledge. His craftsmanship is exceptional. The repaired plaster blends perfectly with the surrounding wall-you would never know there had been any damage. Mario is professional, meticulous and clearly takes great pride in his work. He treated my home with respect, kept the work area clean, and delivered results that exceeded my expectations. If you’re looking for someone who is honest, highly skilled and truly passionate about quality workmanship, Mario Izzo/Izzos Painting is the person to call."
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jr's Home Renovations & Landscaping
5.0(
20
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - RepairDrywall - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I was looking for painters and I got that plus carpentry and masonry repairs! The crew did an excellent job painting the exterior of our home. They replaced rotten wood, scraped and sanded, and used high quality product. Our chimney needed some repair and a mason quoted $2k... JRS fixed it for $500. They also reinforced floor joists and posts in the basement. Throughout the job Jaime shared updates and asked questions to ensure we were happy with the work. I highly recommend them."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate96%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arriaga Complete Construction
4.6(
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Drywall - Install

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did an excellent job of matching knock down ceiling repair with rest of ceiling. Always on time with excellent attention to detail. Hired them to repair drywall knock down ceiling and painting. Would hire them again and highly recommend."
Living room remodel
Chimney work
Outdoor stone
exterior remodel
Deck

+30

Response time2 hrs
Response rate95%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Although they have similar applications, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Their primary differences lie in their composition, consistency, and ideal use cases.

Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it thicker than joint compound. It dries quickly and is easy to sand, which makes it ideal for small wall repair projects like filling nail holes or patching minor damage.

Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum. It is primarily used for large-scale projects, such as taping and finishing the seams on newly installed drywall. It tends to shrink more than spackle and can be more difficult to spread.

While both products can be used to fill small depressions and cracks, spackle cannot replace joint compound for taping and mudding new drywall. Conversely, you can often use joint compound for small patching jobs typically done with spackle.

The cost to skim coat drywall is $1.15 to $1.35 per square foot. Most of the cost is labor, for the necessary skills to apply the skim coat with precision using high-quality tools. This is a job better left to the professionals for the best outcomes.

If your home’s foundation shifts slightly over time, any seams in the drywall represent the weakest point in the wall, leading to cracks. If your home has significant changes in temperature and humidity, this can cause the drywall to swell and contract slightly, causing a crack at the weak point of the seam. If your drywall installer did a poor job securing the panels to the wall studs, this could cause a weak layout and cracks in the seams.

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.

Plaster provides a durable, soundproof, and moisture-resistant finish compared to drywall.

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