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Rock Doctor Drywall
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Serving Mount Arlington, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

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"Joe got the job done right! He did it in the time that he promised. He cleaned up really well and respected our home. I would recommend him for any drywall project, small or large."
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Kitchen Renovation
 Bathroom Quarter window
Bedroom
Great Room Ceiling

+5

Response time1 day
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jeff's Drywall
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Serving Mount Arlington, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Jeff's Drywall is the company for all of your home improvement needs. From basic home repairs to full home improvements, we have you covered. There is no job too big or too small. We pride ourselves on our quality work and can guarantee our customers satisfaction 100 percent of the time. Give us a call today to get your project started!

Newly Sheetrocked and speckled apartment room
Sheetrocked & plastered
Warehouse dividers
Taping
Taping

+15

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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On-A-Roll Contracting, LLC
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Serving Mount Arlington, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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Emergency services offered

"Jeff is extremely conscientious, professional and client service oriented. His team did an excellent job of spackling and painting the entire interior of my house and was able to accommodate my schedule! They installed shoe molding along the entire edge of the flooring throughout. He was also able to recommend a special type of trim molding to follow the curve of the stairs. I would highly recommend Jeff and his team to anyone wishing this type of service. They did a beautiful job!"
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Exterior paint job
Exterior paint job
Skim coat and Laminate floor install
Custom carpentry

+11

Response time4 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Joseph & Sons Construction, LLC
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Serving Mount Arlington, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

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Emergency services offered

"Angelo is my go-to guy for anything around my house! The most recent project was painting all around the second floor of my house with tricky accent walls and small corners, and he and his guys did excellent work! It looks fantastic! Before this, he's done external stone covering the foundation and a myriad of projects for family members. I cannot recommend him enough!"
custom luxury home
custom luxury home
remodeled spacious basement
Renovated backyard
renovated walkway and driveway

+1

Response time1 day
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Lastor Home Improvement, LLC
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Serving Mount Arlington, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

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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%
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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.

Most drywall used for interior walls of homes is 1/2-inch thick. This size strikes a balance of being easy to handle and hang while being thick enough for the durability needed on interior wall applications.

When you are learning how to tape and mud drywall, waiting for things to dry requires a lot of patience. So how long does drywall mud take to dry? On average, it takes about 24 hours. However, it depends on things like the thickness of the mud, as well as the room’s temperature, humidity, and ventilation. Using thin layers of mud in a warm, low-humidity room with good airflow reduces average drying time. You also could speed up drying time by making use of hot drywall mud, which consists of a powder that you mix with water, instead of using pre-mixed mud. 

Yes, applying a texture can hide minor imperfections and irregularities in drywall, but it will not cover significant damage like nail marks or screw holes. The best texture depends on the size of the flaws. For minor imperfections, popular choices like orange peel, sand, or popcorn texture are effective. For larger imperfections, you may need a more prominent style, such as a knockdown or trowel finish, to conceal them effectively.

Metal corners, often referred to as corner beads for square corners, are used on drywall installations to provide structural reinforcement to vulnerable outside corners. Their usage safeguards against chipping, denting, or other forms of damage, enhancing the overall durability of the wall. Metal corners also offer a precise and straight edge that facilitates sharp and clean lines, crucial for achieving a polished and professional finish.

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