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Avatar for Nicholas Melanson Professional Plastering & Drywall
Nicholas Melanson Professional Plastering & Drywall
5.0(
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Salem, NH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nick was easy to work with. He moved his schedule around to accommodate my plans over a holiday. When he got here he discovered that the ceiling was more textured than he expected. He did not charge me more and matched the texture very well. I’ll send photos once it’s dry so you can see how excellent the match was."
My jobs
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+58

Response time10 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by14%of homeowners
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EDG'S Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Salem, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired EDG Construction to repair a bathroom wall and patch some areas in the garage. They did a great job, especially fixing peeling and cracked areas in the bathroom—it looks smooth and clean now. They were professional, on time, and easy to communicate with. The husband-and-wife team is very kind and pleasant to work with. Highly recommend!"
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Interior
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S and D Property Maintenance, LLC
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving Salem, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was a basement remodeling project including interior wall construction, drywall and plaster work with a drop ceiling and flooring installation. Excellent work, good price and responsive team. A very professional job from start to finish."
Industrial painting
Masonry  painting
Hardscape projects/walls and stairs
Vinyl siding
House Painting

+1

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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TA Solutions
4.7(
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Salem, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired TA Solutions to do some bathroom repair which included some drywall work, installation of mirror and lights, and tile work. They were very easy to coordinate with and did a very good job. It was a please doing business with them."
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Recommended by45%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

It's generally recommended to hang drywall on the ceiling first before moving on to the walls. This sequence allows the ceiling sheets to provide support for the vertical wall sheets. By attaching the ceiling drywall initially, you establish a solid framework to align and attach the wall panels accurately. This method ensures a seamless and sturdy connection between the ceiling and walls, resulting in a more professional finish.

Yes, you can install drywall over plaster, but there are important factors to consider. While it can create a smooth, flat surface, it is often not the best approach. Installing drywall over plaster will increase the wall's thickness, which can cause issues with existing window and door frames that may no longer fit. You might also need to adjust power outlets to keep them accessible. A better, though more expensive, option is to remove the old plaster and lath entirely before installing new drywall. Drywalling directly over plaster seals in the old material, and if any problems arise later, you will need to remove both layers down to the structural beams for repairs. Given the potential complications, this job is best handled by professionals.

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.

Plaster can be a difficult DIY to master, especially if you plan to plaster an entire room, rather than patch a small area. Before you begin a plaster DIY project, you need to know which tools and type of plaster to use. It's also important to know how to prepare the surface and apply the plaster for a smooth finish. If that all sounds like a lot of work, you may prefer hiring a local plaster repair contractor to do the job.

If your premixed drywall mud is dried out or has begun to set in the bucket, you may be able to revive it by adding warm water and stirring. However, the first and most important step is to scrape off any hard, dried bits of drywall that may have accumulated toward the top of the container and throw them away because they will not easily reconstitute back into the drywall mud mix.

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