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Marotta Home Improvements
4.4(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Franklin Square, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marotta did an amazing job. My closet space was restored. He arrived promptly each day to get the job done. He is found to be relatable and pleasant. Thank you for referring Marotta to me"
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grasso
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joan
conter

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Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Purely Paint
4.8(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Franklin Square, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We originally wanted two water stained ceilings patched and painted and the living room re-painted. We met Mike who promptly met us after we requested an estimate. Having been in the financial industry for decades I've come across all kinds of sales people and I'm proud to say that Mike is not like any of them. Mike is friendly, genuine, professional and likeable. He is neither phony or pushy. He was pleasant and understanding of our needs. He told us what had to be done and gave us a reasonable estimate that never varied. His painters, Nino and Willie were assigned to our project. These two gentlemen were a pleasure to have in our home. We were extremely comfortable with them. Their work was truly professional and shamed the previous work done in our home. They arrived ahead of time and left the rooms clean and spotless. Their work was meticulous and showed off their skills. We were so impressed that we immediately hired them to repaint the stairwell and the bedrooms upstairs."
Response time1 day
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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BuildingLI.com - BLI Facilities LLC
5.0(
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving Franklin Square, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Moises and his crew repaired water rotted wood in difficult locations and completely finished the garage to every detail from insulation to molding, as shown in pictures here. They thought of every detail that shows their pride over their work. Not only is their work top notch, but they are also easy to work with and very communicative through the whole process. I have already hired them for a second job."
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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

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.

It’s not a good idea to plaster over broken plaster (unless by broken you’re referring to cracked, in which case that’s perfectly fine). However, broken plaster can be a sign of a larger underlying issue like foundation damage or severe damage to the lath holding up the plaster, so it’s worth investigating before you simply plaster on top of the damage.

If you’re installing new drywall, you may need to skim coat the drywall first for a smooth finish and to allow the primer to adhere to the wall. It’s only necessary if there are imperfections in your drywall due to issues with the studs or improper drywall installation. If you’re refreshing existing walls, you may want to skim coat if there are imperfections across the wall. As an alternative, you can repair your drywall and sand it for a smooth finish before painting.

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.

Textured walls can increase the value of your home if the style is modern and seen as a desirable feature and not something a prospective buyer would need to remedy. A good example of this is popcorn texture versus Venetian plaster. The plaster wall would add value to your home, whereas the popcorn texture may be something a new buyer would want to remove.

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