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On-A-Roll Contracting LLC
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Oakland, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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Emergency services offered

"On A Roll was tremendous. Detailed work. Great communication. VERY clean and professional. A pleasure to have in our home and already have inquired about them coming back and doing more. Reliable, professional, and skilled contractors are hard to find these days (surprisingly hard actually). Definitely give Jeff a call."
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Rite-Way Home Improvements
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Oakland, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike and Deon did a great job installing the drywall in my dining room. I would definitely reccomend them and I would hire them again when any future work is necessary!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
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On-A-Roll Contracting, LLC
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Oakland, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a wonderful job repairing or wall and ceiling. Jeff was extremely communicative, letting me know when he would come and if anything changed he let me know immediately. His customer service was impeccable. He left the area as clean as when he arrived. I would definitely recommend!"
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Response time4 hrs
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

It’s always better to follow proven drywall repair tips and fix the seams that look bad. However, if you simply want to make them less noticeable until you have time to fix them, you can use paint. A darker color of paint makes bad drywall tape seams less noticeable than light-colored paint. Matte paint hides bad seams better than glossy paint does, too.

Very little. One inch of water can stain walls, warp wood, and create a perfect environment for mold growth. One to two inches of water can do significant damage to drywall, insulation, and electrical systems. Anything over that is considered an extensive flood, often resulting in severe structural damage.

You can paint over drywall mud about 24 hours after application, but the exact timing depends on factors like humidity, temperature, and the thickness of the mud. For the best results, ensure the mud is completely dry to the touch and has changed from a darker gray to a lighter, chalky white. Don’t forget to sand and prime the drywall surface before you paint to create a smooth, even finish.

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.

A local drywall contractor can texture your drywall for you. Drywall contractors are a better choice than general handy people because the contractors have a lot of experience working with drywall mud. The process is somewhat of an art thanks to the complexity of working with the mud, so call in a drywall pro who knows what they’re doing.

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