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Avatar for ADR Advanced Painting
ADR Advanced Painting
5.0(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Dover Plains, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Arek and his team are top notch. They are professional, responsive and the quality of work they do is unmatched. I recently had them patch drywall holes and repaint. They did a great job with the patches and matching the paint. It was like the holes were never there. I would recommend them for any of your painting needs."
Stairs in need of a fresh coat of paint
Stairs in need of a fresh coat of paint
Painted Staircase
Painted Staircase
Fireplace Before

+6

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Duffy's Home Improvement
4.8(
120
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Dover Plains, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He came the very next day, AND started the drywall repair while he was there. He finished the next morning. He did an excellent job, and cleaned up after himself both times. I will call him for the next job."
Bathroom Remodel
Finished
Before
Bedroom Remodel
Bedroom Remodel

+2

Response time11 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Greenstone Waterproofing
4.5(
152
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Dover Plains, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We had a great experience working with Greenstone Waterproofing. They were professional, reliable, and did an excellent job. The quality of the work was great, they were easy to communicate with, and everything was completed as promised. It’s not always easy to find a contractor you can trust, so we really appreciated how smooth the whole process was. Would definitely recommend them and would happily use them again."
old wood steps
 BEFORE Crawl Spaces
 concrete
 drywall installation
old wood steps

+73

Response time1 day
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

You should leave a gap between drywall sheets because they naturally expand and contract along with the building framing as temperature and humidity change. Most pro drywall installers leave a gap of about ⅛ inch between drywall sheets, allowing the sheets to expand, contract, and shift without cracking or becoming damaged. If you don’t leave enough gaps between slabs, the edges will press against each other when they expand, and the pressure can cause visible cracks.

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.

This depends on how much plaster is applied and in how many layers, but a decent estimate is around 150 square feet. If you are applying only two coats on a small wall, there is a chance you may only need one or two gallons for the entire project. If you are plastering a large living room wall with high ceilings, using one of the more involved techniques–like Scagliola–that requires several coats, expect the project materials costs to add up quickly. 

In most cases, no, you won’t need a permit to replace drywall. If you’re changing the floorplan of your home by adding or removing walls during the drywall project, then you might need a permit, but replacement or repairs usually doesn’t require a permit. Your drywall professional should be able to confirm whether or not a permit is required for your project. If it is, it’s likely to add between $50 and $150 to your total cost. Keep in mind that you will need permits if you plan to install new electrical wiring or plumbing lines behind your new drywall.

It's generally recommended to hang drywall on the ceiling first before moving on to the walls. This sequence allows the ceiling sheets to provide support for the vertical wall sheets. By attaching the ceiling drywall initially, you establish a solid framework to align and attach the wall panels accurately. This method ensures a seamless and sturdy connection between the ceiling and walls, resulting in a more professional finish.

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