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J Drywall
New to Angi

Serving Elgin, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

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J Drywall has a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We strongly believe in giving our customers the most for their money. We work with only the highest quality materials and experienced professionals. We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience. This approach has set us apart and makes us a great company for your project.\n

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Bravo Builders, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Elgin, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

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Bravo Builders, LLC, is proud to be a locally owned and operated business that serves the Williston and surrounding areas. We provide any and all of your home improvement needs, specializing in remodels, additions and renovations. When it comes to major home improvements, you want someone that you can trust. We will make sure that we have a full understanding of your dream and will bring our unmatched expertise to your project to make that dream a reality. We have built our business on customer satisfaction. Communication from your initial consultation and bid through the completion of the project is a cornerstone of our business. We are timely, tidy and make sure that every customer is 100% satisfied upon the completion of the project. Get in touch to discuss your home improvement needs today!

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Plaster Repair 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.

Smaller is better when patching holes with spackle. Any holes wider than four to six inches in diameter tend to be too wide to repair with spackle alone. You'll likely want to patch bigger holes with a drywall panel. 

Even holes measuring up to 6 inches may be challenging to fill with spackle alone. For best results, purchase a wall repair patch made from wire mesh. Cut the patch to fit over the hole, then use the spackle to hold it in place. Apply the spackle over the patch as you would for a smaller hole.

It depends on the construction of your wall. Most handypeople can fix small holes in drywall. If your wall is plaster or brick, more significant damage may require a drywall contractor or a mason. Hiring a handyperson costs less than a more specialized type of contractor, but they’re not trained in all types of wall repairs.

Wondering who to call for ceiling repair? While you can hire a handyperson to fix minor cracks, you’ll want to hire a drywall professional for larger issues. Depending on the cause of the crack, you may need to hire other contractors, such as a foundation contractor, mold remediation company, roofer, or plumber near you.

While it’s most common to sand plaster dry, it is possible to wet-sand plaster, too. Doing so can reduce the amount of plaster dust released into the air and make it easier to work in smaller, more delicate areas (such as around wall trim). However, some people find that wet sanding leads to more imperfections, which is why larger walls are more often dry sanded to ensure an even finish.

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