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ALBYMAR Drywall treatment
4.9(
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Serving Cairo, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Great work, very professional, friendly, and overall a pleasant gentleman to work with. Hired him to drywall two full bedrooms. Unintentional made him have to some framing due to work I did (sorry about that). He took it in stride.. Wish I could do half stars, I would give him 4.5 stars out of 5. The reason being, there was a drywall that wasnt installed in an out of sight part of one closet. I will easily install myself, but for transparency I thought I mention it. Would 100% hire him again if I have the chance."
One office room remodel
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J.A.C. Painting
4.6(
22
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Serving Cairo, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I highly recommend Joe and his team of skilled and courteous professionals. Joe is personable, easy to communicate with, meticulous in his work, and he delivers exactly what he promises. I hired him for exterior painting (which included replacement of some rotted door casings), and the results exceeded my expectations. I will absolutely use him again."
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Granger Brothers Contracting, LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Cairo, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Iâ m very happy with the work that was done and didnâ t have to text them everyday getting updates or seeing if they were working today like I have had to with some other contractors. Great company!"
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Blueston front steps

+6

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Livingston Tilesetters
5.0(
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Serving Cairo, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"A skilled artisan with knowledge and insights about the tile and project which educated and inspired me, leading me to an even better appreciation of task at hand. Hands and dedication confirming his experience and care to fulfilling my need for tiled floor in a newly constructed room. Excellent communicator with expansive knowledge of the materials. Overall, a very exceptional experience with a very personable demeanor."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate88%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Plaster is a pretty tough surface, but it can still sustain damage from things like bumping against it, water issues, dampness, extreme humidity changes, and plain old age. Most plaster walls last hundreds of years and will only be taken down to the base layer when major repairs are required. Being cautious around the wall, not placing furniture against it, and ensuring stable humidity are all great ways to reduce possible damage.

Technically speaking, you can use drywall primer over plasters. However, oil-based primers work the most effectively on wall plasters. Meanwhile, water-based primers work just as well with drywalls. Nowadays, there are also universal primers suitable for drywall and plaster. Overall, you will be fine as long as you are using a trustworthy brand.

Drywall can be toxic to the environment and to humans in some cases. As drywall breaks down in a landfill and comes in contact with other organic chemicals, it can create hydrogen sulfide gas or leach into the groundwater. Additionally, the CDC recommends methods for controlling the inhalation of drywall dust when handled. While the common ingredients of drywall—gypsum, silica, and mica—are naturally occurring, they can cause irritation in some humans.

Only use spackle on plaster walls when the imperfection is small. It’s best used for nail holes or small dings in the plaster. Spackle dries quickly, allowing you to continue the repair process shortly after using it. Plaster can be tricky to repair, though, so if you run into issues, call a pro so that you don’t risk further damage.

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.

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