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Martins Handyman Service
4.8(
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Serving Andover, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He did absolutely in a 1912 house full of knob and tube, upped power to house from 100 to 200 amps? pulled new plugs and replaced volume of wall and ceiling chandeliers and lights."
Electric service upgrade
Electric service upgrade
Electric service upgrade
Electric service upgrade
Electric service upgrade

+4

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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R&D Design Studio
5.0(
1
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Serving Andover, NY and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

"So happy we chose R&D for our exterior wall repairs! they were great to work with throughout the process of what turned out to be a complicated issue. Their communication was really appreciated as they dug into things and problem solved some unique issues with how the previous home owners had cut corners on the house. R&D wasn’t the cheapest initial bid we received but I have no doubt that we would have wound up paying more in the end for a lower quality result with anyone else. Thanks guys!"
1800's Home Addiction
1800's Home Addiction
1800's Home Addiction
1800's Home Addiction
1800's Home Addiction

+6

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Clear Side Home Improvement
4.2(
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Serving Andover, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

"The job was completed in a timely manner and exceeded my expectations. I was planning to apply two coats of spackling myself, but it only needed one coat saving me time. I also got good advise for techniques to make my job easy. I would hire them again for any drywall work or other home improvements for that matter."
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+38

Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Dynamic Drywall & Finishing
5.0(
2
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Serving Andover, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Ian helped me with an apartment I was remodeling. He worked hard, had excellent attention-to-detail, showed up on time, completed the work in a timely manner, helped me with issues I had outside of the original contract and was reasonably priced! I highly recommend him and his team!"
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Southern District Contracting Services
5.0(
8
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Serving Andover, NY and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Excellent! These guys fixed my roof and installed new gutters. The work quality was excellent very professional. Worked around my wife's flower beds and stayed until the job was done no excuses. We had 3 other estimates Southern District Contracting Services beat all three estimates and pointed out other issues. Would definitely recommend. Keep up the great work."
House painting
House painting
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House painting

+24

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Drywall questions, answered by experts

You can plaster over regular drywall, but it's essential to prepare the surface properly. Before plastering, the drywall should be clean, free of dust, and any loose or peeling paint should be removed. Applying a primer specifically designed for plastering can improve adhesion. Some professionals recommend applying a base coat of plaster or joint compound to create a better surface for the plaster to adhere to. Proper preparation ensures a smooth and durable plaster finish over regular drywall.

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.

The easiest way to remove texture from walls is the soak-and-scrape method. You’ll need to spray a section of the wall with water and let the water soak in and soften the texture. Then, you need to scrape the texture off using a drywall taping knife. This method works best with unpainted walls since paint prevents water from saturating the textured joint compound.

The two most common drywall thicknesses for ceilings are 1/2-inch and 5/8-inch. For most standard residential applications, 1/2-inch drywall is sufficient and widely used. It provides adequate support and is lighter and easier to handle during installation compared to thicker sheets. However, 5/8-inch drywall is often used for specific cases where additional benefits are needed. It is heavier but provides superior sound dampening and fire resistance. You should consider using 5/8-inch drywall for ceilings in commercial buildings, between a garage and a living space, or above a finished basement to meet building codes or for enhanced soundproofing.

While certain types of textured walls can seem dated (looking at you, popcorn), textured walls are a common sight in both older and more modern homes. The main reason textured walls may be here to stay is that they are an excellent way to hide minor imperfections on a wall and give it a finished appearance. Some homeowners think a coat of paint on drywall is a bit industrial-looking. However, that look works perfectly in modern home design

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