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Avatar for On-A-Roll Contracting, LLC
On-A-Roll Contracting, LLC
5.0(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Ridgewood, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeff came promptly to inspect the ceiling damage from a fallen tree limb, provided a verbal estimate (followed by a written estimate). The job was done professionally with a minimum amount of mess and inconvenience."
Company Van
Exterior paint job
Exterior paint job
Skim coat and Laminate floor install
Custom carpentry

+25

Response time4 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rite-Way Home Improvements
5.0(
49
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Ridgewood, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
249 neighbors recently requested a quote
iPlaster
4.9(
44
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Ridgewood, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"The principal of this company was exceptional in responding to my request for a written estimate to repair some damaged drywall in my garage & then quickly scheduling the work once we set upon a fair price. The work was done professionally and left me quite satisfied. I would not hesitate to use this firm again."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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SOUTH PACIFIC HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC
4.9(
80
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Drywall - Install

Serving Ridgewood, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"If you want a talented, hardworking and dedicated group to help improve your home, we highly recommend Rudy and his team at South Pacific. We’ve been so impressed with their work we hired them for a big drywall project and later to replace our kitchen/foyer floor, which required undoing several bad DIY floor installations. He even did what several of the big popular companies said was too expensive or not possible, leveled out the entire first floor to create a seamless, level transition from room to room. This required a lot of challenging millwork and updating the doorways to fit the new floor space. It was an extremely difficult project and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome. We loved working with such caring, dedicated experts who put great pride in their work and absolutely plan on hiring them for many of our future projects. We’ve already recommended them to our neighbors and friends."
Basement
doors installed in the new bigger closet
bathroom remodel
job complete
kitchen remodel

+152

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

If you're comfortable hanging drywall yourself, you may be comfortable finishing it. But it's worth noting that finishing drywall adds several steps to the process and a lot of waiting time. Hiring a drywall installer may be the way to go if you'd rather spend your time doing other things or are nervous about leaving a rough surface.

You should wait at least 24 hours for drywall mud to dry before sanding or applying another coat. However, the exact drying time depends on several factors, including the thickness of the application, room temperature, humidity, and the type of compound used. Thicker layers, or projects in high humidity, may require 48 hours or more. Lightweight compounds tend to dry faster than heavier, all-purpose ones. You'll know the mud is ready when it feels completely dry and firm to the touch and has changed to a consistent light color. Sanding too early can cause smudging or gouges, so patience is essential for a smooth finish.

Whether you need a drywall anchor depends on the specifics of your project, particularly what you're hanging and where. You do not need a drywall anchor if you can screw or nail the object directly into a wooden stud, as the wood provides sufficient support and stability. However, if there are no studs in the location where you plan to hang the item, you should use drywall anchors to ensure it is securely supported. For very lightweight objects, like small pictures, adhesive picture hanging strips can be a suitable alternative to anchors.

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.

The best tool for cutting a hole in drywall is a drywall saw. Its serrated blade and ergonomic design make it efficient for both straight cuts and more intricate shapes, ensuring clean and precise results in various drywall cutting applications.

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