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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(
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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
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Knowing what causes drywall damage can help stop it before it starts. Here are some of the most common causes of drywall damage: 

  • Water damage from roof leaks or leaky pipes. 

  • Small holes caused by doorknobs, minor accidents, and rodent infestations. 

  • Wall dents stemming from moving furniture and minor accidents. 

  • Wall cracks that form from a settling foundation or seismic activity. 

  • Nail pops from nails and screws in the walls. 

  • Large holes that are caused by accidents with heavy objects, children and pets, or sporting equipment.

Yes, cabinets are installed over drywall. The drywall must be in good condition, and you must ensure that the wall can handle the weight of the cabinets. Secure the cabinets to studs and use proper anchoring devices, like toggle bolts.

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).

In some minor cases, you can DIY drywall repair with minimal time and money spent. This method is best when you have a hole made by a singular problem, such as accidental furniture moving, and not a continuous problem, like a rodent infestation. 

Knowing what product to use is crucial. For example, small holes only need spackle, whereas large holes might need a new piece of drywall. You can flex your DIY abilities on this project, but if you’d like a second opinion or have a more significant problem, it’s best to call in a drywall repair pro.

Although they have similar applications, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Their primary differences lie in their composition, consistency, and ideal use cases.

Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it thicker than joint compound. It dries quickly and is easy to sand, which makes it ideal for small wall repair projects like filling nail holes or patching minor damage.

Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum. It is primarily used for large-scale projects, such as taping and finishing the seams on newly installed drywall. It tends to shrink more than spackle and can be more difficult to spread.

While both products can be used to fill small depressions and cracks, spackle cannot replace joint compound for taping and mudding new drywall. Conversely, you can often use joint compound for small patching jobs typically done with spackle.

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