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iPlaster
4.9(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Lodi, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"The principal of this company was exceptional in responding to my request for a written estimate to repair some damaged drywall in my garage & then quickly scheduling the work once we set upon a fair price. The work was done professionally and left me quite satisfied. I would not hesitate to use this firm again."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Lastor Home Improvement, LLC
4.7(
42
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Lodi, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired them to replace and paint some of the drywall in the living room ceiling after some water damage. Thomas was a great guy, a pleasure to work with. His team showed up on time and immediately covered every piece of furniture and accessories with plastic. They also completely isolated the work area with a plastic curtain. There was no dust or any dirt left behind when they were. They did a great job for me and I strongly recommend them for any other projects."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate86%
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Premier Built
4.3(
52
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Lodi, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Emergency services offered

Customers say: Terrific value

"Richard did an outstanding job painting my elderly's Mom's concrete walls with drylok. I would recommend Richard for your home improvement needs. He is a true professional."
Handyman Services Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Handyman Services Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Cabinet refinishing

+45

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Noble Home Improvements, LLC
4.7(
29
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Lodi, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently had my bathroom renovated by James and Derek and I couldn't be happier with the results. They also did my floors , doors and other projects. They did a beautiful job and showed great patience throughout the process. James is a man of his word-when he says they will be there, they are and stay until the project is complete. It is refreshing to work with such happy, honest, trustworthy professionals. I would highly recommend them—no need for me to look for another contractor again on my next project."
Old Ceiling
New Ceiling
Carpet
Stairs
Carpet

+49

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

You should always hang drywall from the top down. Starting at the top makes it easier to create a straight, tight line between the ceiling and the wall. Any gaps that occur will be at the bottom, where they are easier to manage. You can either cut the bottom piece of drywall to fit the remaining space or cover the gap with baseboard trim. Additionally, starting at the top is physically easier, as you won't have to fit the top sheet into a tight space between the lower sheet and the ceiling, or try to balance the upper sheets on the lower ones while securing them.

Whether you need a drywall anchor depends on the specifics of your project, particularly what you're hanging and where. You do not need a drywall anchor if you can screw or nail the object directly into a wooden stud, as the wood provides sufficient support and stability. However, if there are no studs in the location where you plan to hang the item, you should use drywall anchors to ensure it is securely supported. For very lightweight objects, like small pictures, adhesive picture hanging strips can be a suitable alternative to anchors.

Whether a drywall anchor can be reused depends on its material, type, and the method of removal. Plastic anchors, including expansion and self-drilling types, are generally designed for single use as they tend to break or deform upon removal. Metal anchors, such as toggle bolts, are more durable and may be reusable if they are not damaged during extraction. However, with toggle bolts, the toggle piece can fall into the wall cavity when the bolt is removed, making it difficult to retrieve. If an anchor is damaged during removal, for instance by having its head cut off, it cannot be reused regardless of the material.

How you hang the drywall can affect the finishing process. It's often easier to finish horizontal drywall panels, as the seams run across the wall rather than up and down. Standard drywall panels are 48 inches wide, so the seam is easy to reach without bending down or stretching your arms.

There are six levels of drywall finish, from 0 to 5, that refer to the amount of work performed during the finishing process.

Level 0: Drywall is hung with no finishing work.

Level 1: Tape is placed over the seams between drywall sheets.

Level 2: A thin layer of mud is applied over the tape and screw holes. This level is common for utility rooms or walls that will be covered.

Level 3: A full coat of mud covers the screw holes and tape, but the surface is not sanded. This is often used in garages.

Level 4: This is the most common finish for visible interior walls. It involves applying two coats of mud over seams and screw holes, with sanding between each coat, creating a smooth surface ready for flat paint.

Level 5: This is a high-end finish for luxury homes. It includes full taping, mudding, and sanding, plus a final skim coat over the entire surface before painting.

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