What does water damage on a plaster ceiling look like?

• <div><p>Look for flaking paint or air bubbles that burst and then flake away. Paint will begin to flake after being exposed to minimal moisture or water, so it’s a good indicator of any water damage. If you notice your paint starting to flake, feel the plaster underneath to see if it is soft or damp.</p></div>

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Q: Should you glue a drywall ceiling?

• <div><p>While not always necessary, you can glue a drywall ceiling in addition to using screws or nails. Drywall is typically secured to ceiling joists with fasteners, which is often sufficient. However, adding construction adhesive can offer benefits like preventing sagging, bridging gaps, and reducing air leaks for better energy efficiency. It may also be used for specific acoustic or insulation needs. On the other hand, many professionals advise against it because properly placed screws make the drywall structural, glue doesn't add strength, and it makes future repairs or replacements significantly more difficult. Ultimately, it's best to follow local building codes and project-specific requirements to decide if adhesive is right for your ceiling.</p></div>

Q: Should water-damaged plaster be repaired or replaced?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: How do various elements influence the pricing of drywall repair services?

• <div><p>Costs depend on damage extent of damage, labor, finishing, and whether mold remediation is needed.</p></div>

Q: What corner bead to use for drywall?

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

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Reviewed in March 2025
Jerry is very friendly and punctual. His professionalism was on point as he did a drywall repair and painting job in my rental unit. Will definitely hire him again. Thank you again for the great job done.
Humble Home Improvement
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Reviewed in November 2024
Crawford drywall was respectful, clean, and fast! Kept me updated about progress and was very easy to work with!
Crawford's Drywall
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Reviewed in August 2024
Great/fair pricing, quality work, good communication! If you need drywall work you need to give Few Good Men Construction a call!
A Few Good Men
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Reviewed in July 2024
We hired him to do a smooth finish on the drywall. For the most part that is what we received. You can see the seams on the living room and kitchen areas which we were not happy about. He cleaned up most of the mess when he left. We had to ask him to please let us know when he would be...
Daniel Green Painting
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Reviewed in May 2023
Kasey from Lively drywall made the whole drywall experience from start to finish very stress free. He was very professional in everything he did. Would recommend him
Lively Drywall
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Reviewed in February 2021
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.
MXT Drywall
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Reviewed in March 2018
The drywall-er did a great job. Had to drop ceiling because of raccoon damage and replace drywall ceiling with walls in place. You cant tell that the ceiling was even remove.
The Repairman, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2017
We were very pleased with the rapid response from Matt at Precision. He was so easy to work with and very professional. We would recommend Matt and his company to anyone looking for drywall installation or a painting professional. Very pleased.
Sylvester Services
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Reviewed in January 2017
Responded quickly, arrived on time and were very professional. The work was done on time and well done with the exception of the drywall. The drywall was acceptable but not excellent, we had to patch several of the outlet/switch openings as they were cut too large. However, the walls were...
Teachout Builders Inc
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Reviewed in September 2015
The Garcias did a beautiful job on the bedroom. I had removed wallpaper and in the process gouged the drywall in several areas and pulled off some drywall tape. They had to patch and retape the drywall as well as sand the walls before they could even prime and paint them. The end result was...
Garcias Painting, LLC
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Crawford's Drywall

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"I’m so pleased with the drywall installation! Daryl and the crew did a wonderful job on our kitchen, and kept me up to speed on progress through completion. I also appreciate all of Daryl’s advice on best methods to prime and paint drywall. I highly recommend Crawford Drywall for all of your drywall needs!"

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"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."

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"We hired Aden and his crew to install two windows near our kitchen on a wall that previously hadn’t had any. Aden patiently worked with us to find a solution within our budget and began work ONE DAY after signing the contract—well ahead of the timeline we had expected. From start to finish, he was responsive, accommodating, and enthusiastic about our vision. We are quite pleased with his work and would not hesitate to contact him again for future projects!"

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"Alamo Interiors provides both quality work and stellar customer service. I would recommend them for future drywall projects."

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I have been in the business for 8 years. I am very clean with the work I do and it’s always very neat.

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"Mike from angie was an awesome guy, came in saw my problem and went right to work, 20 minutes everything was done"

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"Friendly, professional guy, detail oriented, especially when it came to painting walls around beams. Texted arrival times and prompt."

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Hello my name is Alfredo Bedolla I specialize is decks, decking , drywall and repairs but I do a lot more! I take a lot of pride in all of the work i do and I hope I can make you love it just as much as I love doing the work !

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BNP Construction

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BNP Construction is your industry expert and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will ensure that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you.

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Drywall questions, answered by experts

While not always necessary, you can glue a drywall ceiling in addition to using screws or nails. Drywall is typically secured to ceiling joists with fasteners, which is often sufficient. However, adding construction adhesive can offer benefits like preventing sagging, bridging gaps, and reducing air leaks for better energy efficiency. It may also be used for specific acoustic or insulation needs. On the other hand, many professionals advise against it because properly placed screws make the drywall structural, glue doesn't add strength, and it makes future repairs or replacements significantly more difficult. Ultimately, it's best to follow local building codes and project-specific requirements to decide if adhesive is right for your ceiling.

Look for flaking paint or air bubbles that burst and then flake away. Paint will begin to flake after being exposed to minimal moisture or water, so it’s a good indicator of any water damage. If you notice your paint starting to flake, feel the plaster underneath to see if it is soft or damp.

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.

Costs depend on damage extent of damage, labor, finishing, and whether mold remediation is needed.

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.

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