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

"I am very particular about the contractors who I bring into my home so consequently I do my due diligence when researching potential partners on our home repair projects. I spoke with David Travers multiple times with regard to the drywall repair needed in both my kitchen and basement. I found him to be knowledgeable, polite and professional. Victor, did our drywall repair and he did an excellent job. I appreciated how meticulous he was throughout the project but especially his attention to cleaning up afterwards. I would definitely recommend The Patch Boys of Central Jersey."
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%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

There shouldn’t be any gaps between your walls and ceiling. These can be fixed with joint compound but that is only a fix, and it’s much better if your drywall fits correctly in the first place. Sometimes gaps can appear if your foundation shifts significantly but if this is the case, you have a much bigger problem than patching drywall.

You can skim coat plaster, but it’s better to repair the plaster itself. A skim coat is a thin coat of drywall joint compound spread over the surface of a wall. The result is a flat finish that looks pleasing, but part of the appeal of plaster is its imperfections and aesthetic. Skim coating is best when limited to drywall applications.

You should stagger drywall sheets to help prevent cracking. The joints between drywall sheets are the weak spots, so if you install drywall with seams aligned, you’ll create weak lines that run across the length of the wall and extend from floor to ceiling. But when you stagger drywall, the solid sections of panels will support the joints. This can prevent seams from cracking or separating due to fluctuating temperature and humidity, vibrations from movement inside the home, and gravity.

The time it takes for thinset to dry is determined by your room’s ambient temperature and humidity levels. Assuming the average humidity level is around 40% with an average temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit, thinset can dry within 48 hours. Lower temperatures and higher humidity can extend the curing process beyond 72 hours, while high heat and zero humidity can shorten the curing process. However, thinset can crack if it dries too fast.

Plastering and skimming are two different techniques for finishing walls. Plastering involves applying a thick layer of a plaster mixture—typically containing gypsum, lime, cement, sand, and water—to create a new surface. This process often requires multiple coats and is used for repairing significant damage or creating decorative textures. Skimming, on the other hand, is a technique that involves applying a thin layer of drywall compound or joint compound over an existing surface to smooth it out, covering minor imperfections, small cracks, or uneven textures for a polished look. Plastering is generally more costly and labor-intensive than skimming. Although some people use the terms interchangeably, they refer to different processes and materials.

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