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PICTURE PERFECT SOLUTIONS LLC
5.0(
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Drywall - Install

Serving Elmhurst, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

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Emergency services offered

"Picture Perfect Solutions did an awesome job on my my kitchen the the time frame and the professionalism was everything I was looking for Very Clean. Thank You, Picture Picture for everything"
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Hunter Valley Deck Job
Hardwood Flooring
Hardwood Flooring

+17

Response time9 hrs
Response rate93%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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BuildingLI.com - BLI Facilities LLC
5.0(
32
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving Elmhurst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eddie was great to work with! We had a limited time frame to adhere to town inspections and Eddie and his team knew exactly what we needed and quickly got the job done. The results were great and even the inspector acknowledged the impressive repair. They were able to put a knocked out garage wall back on the foundation and repair the interior dry wall. I would recommend this company for any professional contract work due to their reasonable price, ease to work with and quality of work."
before demo
kitchen demolition
demolition complete
kitchen tile job in progress
kitchen tile

+172

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

The easiest way to cut holes in drywall for electrical boxes is to use a spiral saw with a drywall router bit. Hang the drywall without cutting out a hole for the box, but make sure you measure and mark where the box is located on the wall. Once you screw in the drywall sheet, drill a small hole into the box void, insert the spiral saw bit, and move it around the edge of the box using the inside wall as a guide. You can also use an oscillating multi-tool with an electrical box cutout for fast, professional results.

You should wait at least 24 hours for drywall mud to dry before sanding or applying another coat. However, the exact drying time depends on several factors, including the thickness of the application, room temperature, humidity, and the type of compound used. Thicker layers, or projects in high humidity, may require 48 hours or more. Lightweight compounds tend to dry faster than heavier, all-purpose ones. You'll know the mud is ready when it feels completely dry and firm to the touch and has changed to a consistent light color. Sanding too early can cause smudging or gouges, so patience is essential for a smooth finish.

Plaster is denser, harder, and more porous than drywall, so it absorbs moisture differently. This means you’ll often need more prep work, such as thorough sanding, patching, and priming with a high-quality bonding primer. Additionally, you may need more coats of paint to achieve even coverage. While the process takes more time, it helps ensure a durable and professional-looking result.

Whether you apply the drywall mesh before or after drywall mud depends on the type of patch it is. For self-adhesive patches, you’ll put the patch down first and then coat it with mud. Mesh patches that are not self-adhesive will require you to put mud down first and then press the mesh into it, followed by additional coats of mud.

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