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Avatar for Quality Drywall and Painting
Quality Drywall and Painting
5.0(
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Drywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Cranford, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience with Rene' Advanced Drywall. Got what I felt was a fair price for the drywall repairs I needed done. Rene came by and made the repairs in an hour! The job was handled very professionally and Rene was a pleasure to work with. I'm very satisfied with the results, and there is no doubt in my mind about recommending him to others or calling him again for another job. Thank you!""
Before Installation
Framed wall
Floor/wall finished
Response time12 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Naples Drywall, LLC
5.0(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Install

Serving Cranford, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Naples Drywall for my kitchen, bathroom, and living area renovation last summer. Joe was incredibly responsive and a pleasure to work with. The quality of work provided by both Joe and his crew was excellent. I won’t hesitate to reach out to Joe for future work."
Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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RRB CONSTRUCTION LLC
4.9(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Cranford, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had a medium size DRYWALL hole about 10 x 15 inches which had to be fixed. RRB construction did the job for a reasonable price with no problems. They came on time, and did the job to my satisfaction. I'll be hiring them again if the need"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rite-Way Home Improvements
5.0(
49
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Cranford, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike and Deon did a great job installing the drywall in my dining room. I would definitely reccomend them and I would hire them again when any future work is necessary!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
229 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mr. Handyman of S. Orange/Westfield/Scotch Plains & Metuchen
4.5(
515
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving Cranford, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"It was perfect. Robert is wonderful and an artist with drywall. He did a fantastic job and my wall is like brand new. You cannot see any evidence of the prior damage/holes. He was quick and efficient and cleaned up completely when he was finished. He also changed an outdoor lightbulb for me in the rain (required getting on a ladder) and helped me assess how to fix some kitchen cabinets that have been giving me a hard time. He is very nice and does great work. I would definitely recommend him and will use him again."
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Response time3 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JNA General Contractor LLC
4.9(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Cranford, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: Super punctual

"We were extremely happy with the plaster work did for us. Greivin first visited to check the job and provided a very reasonable estimate the next day. We scheduled the work for a week later. Greivin and his assistant showed up on time. They were very professional and friendly. The work area was cleaned to our satisfaction, and the ceilings were left ready for painting as agreed. We highly recommend JNA Contractors LLC for any plaster/drywall work."
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Response time2 days
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Plaster is denser, harder, and more porous than drywall, so it absorbs moisture differently. This means you’ll often need more prep work, such as thorough sanding, patching, and priming with a high-quality bonding primer. Additionally, you may need more coats of paint to achieve even coverage. While the process takes more time, it helps ensure a durable and professional-looking result.

You can usually tell if you have plaster or drywall by touch (plaster is harder, colder, and smoother than drywall) or by tapping on it (drywall sounds hollow, plaster does not). If you still cannot tell, peek under an outlet cover and check the cut edges. The rough edges show the composition of the wall. You will see either drywall (two paper sheets sandwiching gypsum material) or only plaster material (no paper sheets).

While certain types of textured walls can seem dated (looking at you, popcorn), textured walls are a common sight in both older and more modern homes. The main reason textured walls may be here to stay is that they are an excellent way to hide minor imperfections on a wall and give it a finished appearance. Some homeowners think a coat of paint on drywall is a bit industrial-looking. However, that look works perfectly in modern home design

The two most common drywall thicknesses for ceilings are 1/2-inch and 5/8-inch. For most standard residential applications, 1/2-inch drywall is sufficient and widely used. It provides adequate support and is lighter and easier to handle during installation compared to thicker sheets. However, 5/8-inch drywall is often used for specific cases where additional benefits are needed. It is heavier but provides superior sound dampening and fire resistance. You should consider using 5/8-inch drywall for ceilings in commercial buildings, between a garage and a living space, or above a finished basement to meet building codes or for enhanced soundproofing.

Yes, you can hammer a nail into a wall stud. But before you do, it’s important to confirm that you’re actually nailing into a stud—and not wiring, pipes, or ductwork. To check, find a few more studs in the wall, then measure to make sure they’re either 16 or 24 inches apart.

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