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Jonathan Rodriguez Services
4.9(
9
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Cochecton, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Thoroughly prepped the area to protect furniture and floor. Would fix any little holes in wall etc. Jonathan was very thorough and careful. He did a great job at a reasonable price. Polite and professional."
Big Living room
My work
Bathroom
Kitchen
Kitchen and Living room

+24

Response time7 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sullivan Tile and Home Improvement, LLC
4.9(
18
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Cochecton, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Yes, Phil did an excellent job with repairing the ceiling patches after leaks and replacing the ceiling. Additionally, he grouted my bathrooms around the tub. Very happy with his work and would highly recommend"
Shower subway tile with accent in the corner
kitchen floor
kitchen backsplash
Tub Surround
bath floor

+35

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kalthoff Home Improvement
4.7(
24
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving Cochecton, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Cory is great and a reliable worker. We have a bathroom that needed some update and he installed the floor, a new window, new toilet, new vanity light, new sink top and hardware, and painted the sink vanity. At the end of the project there were a few finishing details that needed some adjustments which they came back to do it. We are happy with the end result of our bathroom and would recommend his service."
Rear differential
Rear differential
Drum brakes
Ring & pinion
Finished

+171

Response time1 day
Recommended by47%of homeowners
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Smooth As Silk
5.0(
10
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Drywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Cochecton, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Kevin was amazing throughout the entire process. His expertise guided us in the right direction and we had our system installed in no time! I would highly recommend Smooth as Silk to anyone considering a water treatment system."
Water Softener Install
Saltless Softener
Diverter Cartridge
Faucet Hose
Water Softener

+1

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GMZ Contracting LLC
4.9(
9
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Cochecton, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Overall I was very happy with Frank and his team from GMZ Contracting. They showed up when they were supposed to, were friendly and respectful and did beautiful work. They installed knotty pine in my bedroom and did the flooring for the upstairs bedroom."
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Plastering and skimming are two different techniques for finishing walls. Plastering involves applying a thick layer of a plaster mixture—typically containing gypsum, lime, cement, sand, and water—to create a new surface. This process often requires multiple coats and is used for repairing significant damage or creating decorative textures. Skimming, on the other hand, is a technique that involves applying a thin layer of drywall compound or joint compound over an existing surface to smooth it out, covering minor imperfections, small cracks, or uneven textures for a polished look. Plastering is generally more costly and labor-intensive than skimming. Although some people use the terms interchangeably, they refer to different processes and materials.

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.

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.

If you already have plaster walls and ceilings, adding new plaster costs $2 to $10 per square foot. For an average-sized room, that would come out to $1,200 to $10,000. However, the cost to replace plaster with drywall is higher—running between $720 and $1,250 for a 10-by-8-foot wall or ceiling (not including drywall finishing).

Wet-sanding and dry-sanding each have pros and cons. Dry-sanding is less messy, so it’s a good option if you’re trying to minimize dust (for example, if you’re sanding an occupied home or working with particularly dry or dusty drywall mud). However, dry-sanding is quicker because you don’t have to keep rinsing a sponge or wait for it to dry before painting.

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