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Hank's Painting and Drywall Repair
4.8(
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Serving Baxter Estates, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hank did a wonderful job in repairing & painting a badly cracked ceiling in my living room. He also removed old ceiling paper in my dining room and painted the ceiling. Both were done in the agreed time frame and at a competitive price. Hank is very pleasant and listened to all my concerns. I highly recommend him !"
Apartment walls.
House Painting
Bedroom
Living room
Kitchen

+80

Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Purely Paint
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Serving Baxter Estates, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The workers showed up on time, were clearly well prepared, were careful about our carpeting, and cleaned up completely. All imperfections were fixed on the second day of work (as was originally planned for). I would highly recommend using their services."
Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Euro Expert Corporation
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Serving Baxter Estates, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Peter to repair flood damage caused by a burst drainage pipe. They repaired the outside walls in the basement. The work was so good that we ve hired them to do additional work around the house including repairing drywall and plaster and painting.Peter does excellent work and I recommend him highly."
Backyard Patio Renovation
Backyard Patio Renovation
Backyard Patio Renovation
Backyard Patio Renovation
Backyard Patio Renovation

+201

Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
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BuildingLI.com - BLI Facilities LLC
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Serving Baxter Estates, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hector and Moises were excellent! Hector came with one other of their crew and assembled my permanent gazebo. I have stone pavers and they were very careful in cutting them and digging Deep enough to establish a good anchor. They even installed railings for my back stoop. I would highly recommend them! Clean... affordable and professional."
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kitchen demolition
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kitchen tile job in progress
kitchen tile

+172

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

To hide drywall edges, you need to properly apply drywall tape and multiple layers of joint compound. These materials hide the seams between drywall sheets and fill the holes from drywall screws, leaving behind a smooth, flat finish to paint over. Apply joint compound smoothly, and finish the job by sanding the walls to make sure you fully hide drywall edges and other imperfections.

If you’re installing new drywall, you may need to skim coat the drywall first for a smooth finish and to allow the primer to adhere to the wall. It’s only necessary if there are imperfections in your drywall due to issues with the studs or improper drywall installation. If you’re refreshing existing walls, you may want to skim coat if there are imperfections across the wall. As an alternative, you can repair your drywall and sand it for a smooth finish before painting.

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.

Yes, you can mount a TV on plaster walls—as long as you attach it to the studs. Alternatively, you can use toggle bolts, molly bolts, or another type of hardware that’s strong enough to support a TV. 

If you aren’t comfortable with this type of project, you can hire a pro. The cost of mounting a TV to a plaster wall ranges from $25 to $600 (or more), depending on the TV’s weight, size, and other factors.

Yes, you can install drywall over plaster, but there are important factors to consider. While it can create a smooth, flat surface, it is often not the best approach. Installing drywall over plaster will increase the wall's thickness, which can cause issues with existing window and door frames that may no longer fit. You might also need to adjust power outlets to keep them accessible. A better, though more expensive, option is to remove the old plaster and lath entirely before installing new drywall. Drywalling directly over plaster seals in the old material, and if any problems arise later, you will need to remove both layers down to the structural beams for repairs. Given the potential complications, this job is best handled by professionals.

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