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Avatar for Nicholas Melanson Professional Plastering & Drywall
Nicholas Melanson Professional Plastering & Drywall
5.0(
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Serving Salem, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
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+58

Response time10 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by14%of homeowners
Avatar for EDG'S Construction, LLC
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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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."
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by42%of homeowners
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S and D Property Maintenance, LLC
4.2(
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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."
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Vinyl siding
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Response time12 hrs
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

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.

There are some instances when you can use extra drywall in your garden. Ideally, unused scraps of new drywall are best for amending soil without the concern of additional chemicals or mold. However, drywall with paint, mold, or potential asbestos requires specialized disposal by a professional and should be kept out of your garden.

If you suspect black mold is inside your walls, do not punch a hole in the drywall yourself to look. Call a mold inspection expert to help you. Some signs of a potential black mold infestation inside the wall include an unexplained musty, damp smell. Some people liken it to rotting vegetables. You may smell it most strongly through a wall outlet. If you and your family are experiencing constant coughing or symptoms that feel like an unexplained allergy, it could indicate black mold behind a wall.

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.

While a normal moisture level for drywall is between 5% and 12%, replacement is recommended if you get consistent readings above 17%. At this level, the drywall is likely too compromised by extensive moisture damage to be considered safe. You can replace either the entire sheet or just the affected section. If you are unsure after a visual inspection, it is best to have a contractor or water restoration provider use a professional moisture meter to get an accurate reading.

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