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Avatar for Lux Drywall
Lux Drywall
5.0(
24
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Derby, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Lux Drywall is the best!!! Brett did a great job on my drywall. I had six or so, holes in my ceiling from putting in recessed lighting. He was very neat & clean with drywall dust and you can’t even tell there was a hole. Thanks, Tim"
Response time2 days
Response rate85%
Recommended by4%of homeowners
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Drywall, Trim, Painting
4.9(
15
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Drywall - Install - For Business

Serving Derby, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"As part of our kitchen update, Tyler painted our kitchen walls and cabinets. The backsplash was previously a custom install that caused issues upon removal. Tyler explained the situation and offered us solutions along with their impact on his quoted price. Everything came out great, on schedule and on budget. In fact, we were so pleased that we hired him to paint an additional room and closet. Tyler was a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend him, and will gladly hire him again."
Response time3 days
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Monroe and More, LLC
4.7(
48
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving Derby, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Just had some work done at my house, new ceiling in dining room and new toilet installed by Monroe and More, LLC I highly recommend, ceiling looks amazing! Ray was great at communicating from start to finish and getting back to me with my 900 hundred questions beforehand lol! Definitely will be using them again!"
siding wash
ROOF WASH
GUTTER CLEANING
GUTTER SURFACES
Interior Painting

+4

Response time2 days
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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JRC Improvement
5.0(
7
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Derby, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I recently hired Jason to work on my porch ceiling, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Jason did an excellent job from start to finish. He was very polite and always dressed appropriately for work. He arrived prepared with all the necessary tools and supplies, making the process smooth and efficient. I highly recommend Jason for any home improvement projects—his professionalism and attention to detail truly set him apart."
Drywall ceiling repair
Drywall ceiling repair
Drywall patches
Drywall patches
Drywall patches

+16

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Southside Builders
4.7(
7
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For Business

Serving Derby, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We contracted Southside Builders to finish our basement, and we could not have been more pleased with our experience. Neal is very professional, responds quickly, and delivers quality work. He let us know everyday when to expect him and always showed up on time. We were told at the start of our project that our basement would take 4-6 weeks to complete and it was completed within that time frame (which never happens!). We will definitely use Southside Builders for our future projects and highly recommend them to our friends and neighbors."
Plaster ceiling patch and repair
Home renovations
Structure failure rebuild
Interior patch and repair
Garage work in progress

+42

Response time1 day
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Tailored Renovation
4.8(
8
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Derby, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Don was very professional. He was always at our home when he was scheduled. He kept us informed throughout the entire process. He was always available if we had a question. We are pleased with our newly renovated basement."
New Home Construction Management
Custom Projects
Custom Projects
Completed Project
Custom Hydronic Radiant Floor Heat

+6

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

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.

Depending on the place where the cutting error occurred, you may be able to fix it. Learning how to patch a hole in drywall is challenging, but if you can tape and mud drywall, you can do it. Having said that, patching is time consuming. Early in the installation process, you may find that it’s easier and far less time consuming to just start over with a new sheet of drywall, cutting a new hole in the right spot. You may be able to use part of the incorrectly cut piece elsewhere, so it’s not completely wasted.

It doesn’t matter which way you lay drywall, and you can choose to install it horizontally or vertically depending on the size of the wall and how tall the ceiling is. It’s easier to lay drywall sheets vertically if you have a taller ceiling, but laying sheets horizontally makes it easier to apply joint compound.

New plaster must be fully dry and cured before painting. The drying time for plaster ranges from 1 to 4 hours, but the curing process can take more than five days, depending on various factors, including humidity levels, temperature, the amount of plaster used, and airflow in the area. You should always apply primer before painting plaster.

If your premixed drywall mud is dried out or has begun to set in the bucket, you may be able to revive it by adding warm water and stirring. However, the first and most important step is to scrape off any hard, dried bits of drywall that may have accumulated toward the top of the container and throw them away because they will not easily reconstitute back into the drywall mud mix.

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