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Avatar for Mayron Painting Services
Mayron Painting Services
5.0(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Kearny, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had the pleasure of hiring Mayron to restore my water-damaged kitchen. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and excellent craftsmanship surpassed all expectations. They seamlessly put walls and cabinets back together, installed new lighting and tile, and painted with precision. Impressed with their work, I also had them redo my bathroom. The team was punctual, friendly, and their exceptional skills made the entire process stress-free. I highly recommend this painter for top-notch painting, and renovation services."
Professional Finish
Venetian Plaster and Gold Leaf
White railing
Orange Tone
Blue Railing and stairs

+28

Response time11 hrs
Response rate85%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Overstate Roofing Services Inc.
4.3(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - InstallDrywall - Repair - For Business+1 more

Serving Kearny, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an amazing experience with Overstate , we worked on a big drywall project after I had to remove my old popcorn ceilling . We ended up redoing a lot of drywall and insulation . I?m very happy with the end result and the price was very reasonable out of 3 quotes"
Roof replacement
Roof replacement
1415 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by1%of homeowners
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Bliss Construction LLC
5.0(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Kearny, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Bliss did an excellent job on my walls. My walls were so damaged with big and small holes everywhere!! Bliss repaired the holes and painted. My room looks brand new! Will definitely hire for more jobs."
Response time5 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Jeffries Building Solutions LLC
5.0(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Kearny, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jeffries did both our bathroom and kitchen remodels as well as repairing sheetrock after a flood in our apartment. Noel & Marvin were very easy to work with. The quality of their work is excellent and I highly recommend them."
Past work
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Past work

+5

Response time4 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Both plaster and drywall are durable wall finishes, but they differ significantly in installation, cost, performance, and aesthetics.

Installation & Cost: Drywall installation is faster and more affordable, typically costing $1.50 to $3 per square foot. It uses premade sheets, making it a more accessible DIY project. Plastering is a labor-intensive craft that requires specialized skills, pushing costs to $2 to $10 per square foot. It involves applying a wet paste over a lath framework.

Durability & Performance: Plaster is generally more durable, longer-lasting, and provides superior soundproofing. It is also a better insulator, which can help reduce energy costs. Drywall is easier to remove for future renovations.

Aesthetics: Drywall provides a smooth, uniform surface ready for paint or texture. Plaster offers a high-end, naturally textured look that can hide imperfections and is often preferred for achieving a classic or historic aesthetic.

Which is better? The choice depends on your priorities. Drywall is ideal for those prioritizing a lower upfront cost, faster installation, and DIY potential. Plaster is the better option for a higher-end project where durability, soundproofing, and a unique, premium finish are more important than the initial cost.

Certain drywall textures, like sand and sometimes popcorn, can be smoothed by applying skim coats, sanding the walls, or chipping away the texture. However, it’s worth considering removing the texture and starting with a blank canvas. Smoothing textured walls requires a lot of sandpaper and elbow grease and can take longer than just outright removing the texture.

The age of your home can clue you in to whether you have plaster or drywall ceilings. Homes built after the ‘70s are more likely to have drywall ceilings and walls, while older homes have plaster. You can also do the pushpin test: A pushpin will go into drywall, whereas it’s much harder to push one into a plaster wall. If you’re still unsure, ask a drywall professional to let you know which type of ceilings and walls you have.

It doesn’t matter which way you lay drywall, and you can choose to install it horizontally or vertically depending on the size of the wall and how tall the ceiling is. It’s easier to lay drywall sheets vertically if you have a taller ceiling, but laying sheets horizontally makes it easier to apply joint compound.

When sanding drywall mud, you’re going to create a very fine dust that may contain silica. Silica dust contains crystalline silica, which can cause long-term illnesses for people who inhale it in significant quantities. Wear a mask while sanding drywall. Then dampen a drywall sponge to wipe the dust off the drywall, helping to reduce the amount of dust that may become airborne.

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