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Avatar for Mayron Painting Services
Mayron Painting Services
5.0(
41
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Newark, 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%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Heartland Village General Contracting and Handyman Services
4.8(
208
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Newark, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went amazingly, I was ready to dump the apartment because of the state it was left in when tenant was evicted. Harvey came in told me how he would restore the apt. He not only did meet what he commented to but fast exceeded what he promised. I loved the apt based on the work he did to the point I would move in..."
FLOORING
Remodel basements
Bathroom renovation
KITCHEN REMODEL
Decks

+151

Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Bliss Construction LLC
5.0(
34
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Newark, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

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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JD RENOVATION & CONSTRUCTION
5.0(
15
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Drywall - Install

Serving Newark, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Hire JD! They did a wonderful job. I had old looking wood paneling and wanted a brighter area. They got started right away to upgrade our bench with hand crafted new molding. It’s absolutely beautiful. My nook upgrade is off to a great start!"
Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom Remodeling

+51

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Drywall questions, answered by experts

You can plaster over regular drywall, but it's essential to prepare the surface properly. Before plastering, the drywall should be clean, free of dust, and any loose or peeling paint should be removed. Applying a primer specifically designed for plastering can improve adhesion. Some professionals recommend applying a base coat of plaster or joint compound to create a better surface for the plaster to adhere to. Proper preparation ensures a smooth and durable plaster finish over regular drywall.

If your home’s foundation shifts slightly over time, any seams in the drywall represent the weakest point in the wall, leading to cracks. If your home has significant changes in temperature and humidity, this can cause the drywall to swell and contract slightly, causing a crack at the weak point of the seam. If your drywall installer did a poor job securing the panels to the wall studs, this could cause a weak layout and cracks in the seams.

Yes, you can apply new plaster over an existing plaster surface, such as a wall or ceiling, provided the old plaster is in good condition. Before you begin, check the stability of the existing plaster. The surface must be clean, free of loose material, and have no peeling paint. It is also recommended to roughen the surface slightly to promote adhesion. For older plaster, applying a base coat like a PVA emulsion or a specific bonding agent or primer is crucial. This step makes the existing plaster less porous and ensures the new and old layers adhere properly for a smooth, long-lasting finish.

You should leave a gap between drywall sheets because they naturally expand and contract along with the building framing as temperature and humidity change. Most pro drywall installers leave a gap of about ⅛ inch between drywall sheets, allowing the sheets to expand, contract, and shift without cracking or becoming damaged. If you don’t leave enough gaps between slabs, the edges will press against each other when they expand, and the pressure can cause visible cracks.

Although they are used for similar tasks, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum and is primarily used for large-scale projects like taping and finishing seams on new drywall. Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it a thicker compound best suited for small wall repairs like filling nail holes or cracks, as it dries quickly and is easy to sand. For small repairs, either product can be suitable. However, you can use joint compound for small jobs in place of spackle, but you cannot use spackle for large-scale taping and mudding projects.

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