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MNM Group Inc.
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Serving Leonia, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"MNM Group came in and did an absolutely fantastic job replacing 70 year old drywall in our kitchen. They were able to make the old walls which have studs which have bowed over the years perfectly smooth. Great mudding, hanging and edging around an old house. Biggest plus is they're up front with you on the estimates, great communications, respond to texts fast and arrive within minutes of when they say they will."
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+10

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Rite-Way Home Improvements
5.0(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Leonia, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very impressed with the care taken and quality of their work. They repaired water damage to my kitchen ceiling and now it looks brand new. Very courteous and professional. Would definitely hire them again."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
221 neighbors recently requested a quote
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NJ Pro Home Improvements
4.9(
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Leonia, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Juan and his team did an amazing job repairing the drywall in our basement. They were knowledgeable, precise in their work, and very professional. It was a pleasure doing business with Juan and his team."
Front Paint Completed
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Orange Top Color Finished
Bathroom Remodel
Epoxy Completed

+56

Response time12 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Mayron Painting Services
5.0(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Leonia, NJ and surrounding areas

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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%
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Drywall 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.

If the holes in the plaster are small, you can fill them with layers of patching plaster until they’re filled. After it dries, you can sand the plaster and paint over it. If the hole is much larger, consider using bonding plaster first and then a layer of patching plaster, completing the process with sanding and a layer of paint.

You can paint over plaster, but repair any damage to the plaster first, or the paint will crack and bubble. You should also prepare the surface of the plaster to accept paint, which gives your paint job the best chance of looking good and lasting a long time. Before applying the color you want, apply a coat or two of primer. Additionally, use latex paint, and choose a latex paint with a satin finish for areas with dampness, like bathrooms.

A common cause of separation between a wall and the ceiling is truss lift—this can happen to the ceiling of rooms directly under the attic when the seasons change and wood building materials dry out, shrink, and shift. Roof trusses often dry out at different speeds, and if the bottom pieces dry out faster than the top pieces, they can shrink and pull the attached drywall away from ceilings and walls, causing cracks. Fortunately, truss lift is only a cosmetic problem, not a structural problem, and you can fix it by separating the ceiling drywall from the roof trusses, and patching the cracks.

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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