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HV Drywall, Inc.
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Serving Cold Spring, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

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Emergency services offered

"I wrote the review on the wrong company. HV Drywall did not do my repair. Henryâ s Handyman Services did. Sorry for this mistake. Henryâ s crew dis a marvelous job."
Sheetrock,drywall and painting
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Nova Home Improvement Svcs
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Serving Cold Spring, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fabian-Nova Home Improvement was an incredible experience from beginning to end! My bathroom was transformed from the 80?s to a spectacular spa like bathroom! I am thrilled with the beautiful transformation. Fabian is professional, punctual, understanding and most accommodating. His workmanship is impeccable! Love my new bathroom!"
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Response time9 hrs
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
2.0(
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Serving Cold Spring, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1969

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Emergency services offered

"This was a very involved plaster repair and remediation job, in a very old house. Grady is the only person (or company) who was willing to take on the job and drive all the way from Pennsylvania to our home in Northern Virginia. There are very few people who do this kind of work anymore (we really searched) and he is an expert in his field. We needed to work around his schedule, because he is in demand in the tri-state area, so it took awhile to schedule the work to begin... but it was worth it."
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Raza & Sons Construction, Inc.
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Serving Cold Spring, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Platinum Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 6 years of experience serving Brooklyn, NY and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gino's painting & services LLC
New to Angi

Serving Cold Spring, NY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

We are providing our quality work for over 25 years of experience to our clientele,\n\nFrom High end residential apartments to commercial buildings,\n\nLast year throughout projects: Ralph Lauren, Casa Cipriani, Soho House and much more...

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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

Many services include repainting to match the existing surface. Confirm with your provider.

Although they are used for similar tasks, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum and is primarily used for large-scale projects like taping and finishing seams on new drywall. Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it a thicker compound best suited for small wall repairs like filling nail holes or cracks, as it dries quickly and is easy to sand. For small repairs, either product can be suitable. However, you can use joint compound for small jobs in place of spackle, but you cannot use spackle for large-scale taping and mudding projects.

If the holes in the plaster are small, you can fill them with layers of patching plaster until they’re filled. After it dries, you can sand the plaster and paint over it. If the hole is much larger, consider using bonding plaster first and then a layer of patching plaster, completing the process with sanding and a layer of paint.

Smaller is better when patching holes with spackle. Any holes wider than four to six inches in diameter tend to be too wide to repair with spackle alone. You'll likely want to patch bigger holes with a drywall panel. 

Even holes measuring up to 6 inches may be challenging to fill with spackle alone. For best results, purchase a wall repair patch made from wire mesh. Cut the patch to fit over the hole, then use the spackle to hold it in place. Apply the spackle over the patch as you would for a smaller hole.

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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