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BluSky NM Drywall Lath & Plaster Inc
4.8(
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Serving Espanola, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew showed up every morning on time. They patched/drywalled and textured numerous small areas. The texturing was so good, that it is almost impossible to detect where the repairs where made. They also framed, drywalled and textured the kitchen area for recessed lighting installation. They repaired an area where there was a shower leak. They replaced the drywall and textured an area where a closet had been removed. On every part of the project, they exhibited superior workmanship. And at the end of every day, they cleaned up after themselves. Hire them again? Definitely yes! 
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Elevare Builders, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Espanola, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently hired Elevare Builders for some drywall work that resulted from a roof leak. There was extensive water damage to two walls. The work completed was excellent and fast. The work crew went above and beyond what was initially requested as additional damage area was discovered. Elevare repaired everything and conducted the work at the agreed upon price! I could not be happier with the work performed and the professionalism of the workmen! Upon completion you cannot tell there was ever a water leak or a repair. Great work, highly recommend!!"
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+28

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Statewide Roofing And Drywall
5.0(
9
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Serving Espanola, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a locally owned and operated business covering all of New Mexico and Southern Colorado with 35+ years experience. We show up on time ready to work And when we are all done we make sure the customer is 100% satisfied. We offer six month warranty on our repairs and depends on the job lifetime warranties on full roofs. We also offer drywall repairs so we are a one stop shop. We Work state wide and look forward to doing business with you. If your building a new home, we can help. We have built well over 100 custom homes around the state.

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+15

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Taos Tradesman
5.0(
7
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Serving Espanola, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mariano was very professional and did an excellent job. He was hired for the concrete slab for the foundation for our home and we asked him to return to do the drywall on a separate building we built. Both projects turned out excellent and we plan on using this company for any future projects."
Colored diamond finish plaster
Preparing walls for slick plaster
Finishing house for client
Walk in shower
Shower floor

+28

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Santa Fe Stucco & Roofing Inc
4.1(
129
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Serving Espanola, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"an excellent job, performed at the right time of year in good weather, delayed a couple days by bad weather which would have made the finish not so good. They knew what they were doing."
Flexyl Patching
Primer
Finished Product
Beautiful View
We Repair Canales

+11

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

You should always hang drywall from the top down. Starting at the top makes it easier to create a straight, tight line between the ceiling and the wall. Any gaps that occur will be at the bottom, where they are easier to manage. You can either cut the bottom piece of drywall to fit the remaining space or cover the gap with baseboard trim. Additionally, starting at the top is physically easier, as you won't have to fit the top sheet into a tight space between the lower sheet and the ceiling, or try to balance the upper sheets on the lower ones while securing them.

Popular wall textures include orange peel, knockdown, spray sand, and smooth finishes. Orange peel and knockdown are particularly common choices for drywall as they are simple and cost-effective. Orange peel texture has a lightly bumpy surface resembling the skin of an orange, while knockdown (sometimes called knockout) looks like a stucco finish with flattened high spots. In contrast, popcorn texture has fallen out of fashion, partly due to its past association with asbestos and a shift toward more restrained interior design styles.

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.

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.

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.

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