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Avatar for M. M. Carpentry & Construction Corp.
M. M. Carpentry & Construction Corp.
4.9(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Arlington, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Miguel is a master carpenter. His work product reflects his skill and precise attention to detail. Miguel and his crew were punctual, polite and hardworking. I will definitely hire for more home projects."
Diane James
Diane James
Diane James
Diane James
Diane James

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ADR Advanced Painting
5.0(
313
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Arlington, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Arek and his team are top notch. They are professional, responsive and the quality of work they do is unmatched. I recently had them patch drywall holes and repaint. They did a great job with the patches and matching the paint. It was like the holes were never there. I would recommend them for any of your painting needs."
Stairs in need of a fresh coat of paint
Stairs in need of a fresh coat of paint
Painted Staircase
Painted Staircase
Fireplace Before

+6

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by88%of homeowners
A-1 Painters/Improvements
4.5(
32
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving Arlington, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I hired this company to paint the whole interior of my house. The owner went above and beyond to get the job done within my time frame. The patching and painting work was excellent. Highly recommend!"
Bath Tile
Cabinet Install
New Kitchen Cabinet install
New Kitchen Cabinet install
New rail and floor

+1

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Greenstone Waterproofing
4.5(
152
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Arlington, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Juan was the only person who actually listened to our problem and gave us a practical solution. He was friendly, reasonably priced and his work was well done. He installed a drain, poured concrete, cut and reinstalled drywall and fixed two foundation issues. I highly recommend Greenstone Waterproofing."
old wood steps
 BEFORE Crawl Spaces
 concrete
 drywall installation
old wood steps

+73

Response time1 day
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

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.

Cracks, holes, water damage, and dents from heavy equipment often require repair.

The best tool for skim coating drywall is a skim coating blade, which can smooth out joint compound in wide stretches. While you could use a smaller drywall knife for skim coating, the smaller size means it’ll take longer to smooth out each section. Instead, consider investing in a skim coating blade for the quickest application.

The age of your home can clue you in to whether you have plaster or drywall ceilings. Homes built after the ‘70s are more likely to have drywall ceilings and walls, while older homes have plaster. You can also do the pushpin test: A pushpin will go into drywall, whereas it’s much harder to push one into a plaster wall. If you’re still unsure, ask a drywall professional to let you know which type of ceilings and walls you have.

When you are learning how to tape and mud drywall, waiting for things to dry requires a lot of patience. So how long does drywall mud take to dry? On average, it takes about 24 hours. However, it depends on things like the thickness of the mud, as well as the room’s temperature, humidity, and ventilation. Using thin layers of mud in a warm, low-humidity room with good airflow reduces average drying time. You also could speed up drying time by making use of hot drywall mud, which consists of a powder that you mix with water, instead of using pre-mixed mud. 

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