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Rite-Way Home Improvements
5.0(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Old Tappan, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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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%
226 neighbors recently requested a quote
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NJ Pro Home Improvements
4.9(
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Old Tappan, 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
Finish Product
Orange Top Color Finished
Bathroom Remodel
Epoxy Completed

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Response time12 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Yes, it is possible to rewire a house without removing the drywall, but this doesn’t work in all homes. You can pull out old wires and insert new ones if you have access to the wiring system via the ceiling or through a crawl space. Some pros can also use a magnetic kit to fish the old wire out of the wall through a hole cavity and install the new wires. Just keep in mind that doing this is less stable than removing drywall, as you won’t be able to staple the wires into the framing.

Certain drywall textures, like sand and sometimes popcorn, can be smoothed by applying skim coats, sanding the walls, or chipping away the texture. However, it’s worth considering removing the texture and starting with a blank canvas. Smoothing textured walls requires a lot of sandpaper and elbow grease and can take longer than just outright removing the texture.

While every home has its own unique needs, ceiling drywall installation typically follows a staggered or stepped pattern to enhance structural integrity and reduce the visibility of seams. Starting from one corner, sheets are placed perpendicular to the ceiling joists, with the ends of adjacent sheets meeting along the center of the joist. The next row begins with a half sheet, ensuring joints don't align vertically. This alternating pattern, combined with proper taping and mudding, creates a seamless appearance and strengthens the ceiling structure, minimizing the risk of cracks over time.

It's generally recommended to hang drywall on the ceiling first before moving on to the walls. This sequence allows the ceiling sheets to provide support for the vertical wall sheets. By attaching the ceiling drywall initially, you establish a solid framework to align and attach the wall panels accurately. This method ensures a seamless and sturdy connection between the ceiling and walls, resulting in a more professional finish.

It doesn’t matter which way you lay drywall, and you can choose to install it horizontally or vertically depending on the size of the wall and how tall the ceiling is. It’s easier to lay drywall sheets vertically if you have a taller ceiling, but laying sheets horizontally makes it easier to apply joint compound.

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