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Avatar for Quality Drywall and Painting
Quality Drywall and Painting
5.0(
6
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Drywall - Repair - For BusinessDrywall - Install - For Business

Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience with Rene' Advanced Drywall. Got what I felt was a fair price for the drywall repairs I needed done. Rene came by and made the repairs in an hour! The job was handled very professionally and Rene was a pleasure to work with. I'm very satisfied with the results, and there is no doubt in my mind about recommending him to others or calling him again for another job. Thank you!""
Before Installation
Framed wall
Floor/wall finished
Response time12 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
James P. Lavin
4.6(
67
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Jim did a totally professional job on my drywall project; the taping and paint job were excellent. Jim is from the "old school" where quality, reliability and performance take priority. He brought drop cloths and a vacuum; one couldn't tell that a wall was ever torn down, taped and repainted. By the way, his norm is putting on 2 coats of paint. Furniture and pictures were put back into place. While waiting for the sparkle to dry (on the numerous coats put on), he re-screened one of our patio doors. He was on time and even texted me that he was on his way with an ETA, which he kept. His pricing was fair and reasonable. I highly recommend Jim Lavin for any handyman project you have. Thanks for a job well done!!!"
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Rock Doctor Drywall
4.4(
102
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - RepairDrywall - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joe is a no nonsense - get right to work contractor. He repaired nail pops and some severe cracks in drywall. He also filled in holes from wall hangings etc. The job was completed in a timely manner and looks great. Highly recommend his work."
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Kitchen Renovation
 Bathroom Quarter window
Bedroom
Great Room Ceiling

+5

Response time1 day
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Patch Boys of Central Jersey
4.6(
72
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Drywall - Repair - For BusinessDrywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Had a few patches in drywall that needed repairing due to a leak in my house. Heard from them almost immediately after putting in a request. Communication back-and-forth was fantastic. The work was done and completed neatly in a timely fashion. Everything done as I needed it to be. I would recommend 10 times out of 10 to anybody that needs some drywall work done."
Patch and Texture
Patch and Paint
Patch and Paint
Patch and Finish
Patch and Paint

+2

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Veyta's Painting LLC
4.9(
48
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Leo helped us repair ceilings that look it was about to fall down. His price was fair. He came on time, did a great job repairing and then painting all the ceilings. You can no longer tell there were issues and practically new. We’re hiring him for another project because of this job."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

You can put drywall mud over paint to even out the surface or entirely resurface it. Sand the surface with 280-grit sandpaper, vacuum the debris and dust with a shop vac, and clean it with a slightly damp cloth. Allow the surface to dry. Apply drywall primer, especially if you’re skim-coating an entire wall. Apply the right type of drywall mud over the surface and smooth it with a trowel. Allow the layer to cure fully, then sand it before applying another layer or painting it.

You should do a little bit of sanding between adding coats of mud. Knock down any ridges or significantly imperfect areas through sanding, which should help you apply the next coat of mud smoothly. If your first coat of mud is pretty smooth after it dries, a quick sanding is all you’ll need. Don’t forget to wipe away any dust after each sanding process.

You can usually tell if you have plaster or drywall by touch (plaster is harder, colder, and smoother than drywall) or by tapping on it (drywall sounds hollow, plaster does not). If you still cannot tell, peek under an outlet cover and check the cut edges. The rough edges show the composition of the wall. You will see either drywall (two paper sheets sandwiching gypsum material) or only plaster material (no paper sheets).

A nail in drywall cannot hold very much—usually only a few pounds. A nail in a stud can add support and hold around 20 pounds. If you are trying to hang something heavier, get some help from drywall anchors—toggle bolts are very strong and able to withstand more weight.

The cost to skim coat drywall is $1.15 to $1.35 per square foot. Most of the cost is labor, for the necessary skills to apply the skim coat with precision using high-quality tools. This is a job better left to the professionals for the best outcomes.

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