Top-rated drywall pros.

Get matched with top drywall pros in Hewlett, NY

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your drywall service project in Hewlett, NY?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY HEWLETT, NY HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.6
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon214
    Verified drywall services reviews

Find Drywall pros in Hewlett

Avatar for Merino's Home Solutions
Merino's Home Solutions
4.8(
38
)
Drywall - Repair

Serving Hewlett, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Julio merino completed not only the drywall job I needed done, he also completed a difficult task that I spent weeks trying to find someone to accomplish. He was polite, clean, meticulous and reasonably priced. I would recommend him."
sunroom
sunroom after
sun roof inside
repaint kitchen
repaint

+33

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 719
Drywall questions, answered by experts

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.

While you can put new drywall over old drywall, it’s not always the best option. In some cases, drywalling over drywall can make it harder to find wires and pipes behind your walls and conceal more serious problems with your walls. It can also make the room smaller. On the plus side, putting drywall over drywall can improve soundproofing and insulation. Plus, it’s often less expensive than tearing down and adding new drywall.

Eco-friendly options reduce environmental impact and often improve indoor air quality.

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.

The best tool for cutting a hole in drywall is a drywall saw. Its serrated blade and ergonomic design make it efficient for both straight cuts and more intricate shapes, ensuring clean and precise results in various drywall cutting applications.

The Hewlett, NY homeowners’ guide to drywall services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.