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Hammer Down Construction
4.8(
27
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Kingston, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Chris is amazing. Cut our shower tile perfectly to widen the hole so the plumber could remove a faulty diffuser. He also cut the drywall on the back of the shower to reach the water pipes to stabilize them. He replaced the drywall and will paint the wall to finish the job. He is knowable in all areas of construction and I have him working on other projects for me. He is easy to work with and makes suggestions along the way. Is always prompt in his communication to keep me informed of the scheduling of a job or updates on the status which is rare these days. Would highly recommend him for any job you may have."
Framing
Same time during construction
Kitchen
Same time during construction
Same time during construction

+15

Response time2 days
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Done Handyman Services
4.8(
25
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Kingston, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Not only was Angel an excellent workman, but he was also courteous and efficient. We were very pleased with the quality of his work. We have already used him for two more jobs - very pleased to have found him. In total, he did drywall replacement, plastering, and painting for us in addition to repairing and staining our deck and front porch."
JB Wood Deck Remodel
Left side stairway
Stairway to deck
JB Wood Deck Remodel
Railings dividing deck and pool area

+26

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
Recommended by82%of homeowners
JLR Construction
5.0(
14
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving Kingston, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Iâ ve Joe on 3 different jobs on two rental properties. He is top shelf all the way and is exceptionally good at keeping folks updated on project progress. Iâ ll use him when ever he is available!"
Siding prep
Siding finished
Prep work
Finished wall
Front Porch

+8

Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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.

Popular wall textures include orange peel, knockdown, spray sand, and smooth finishes. Orange peel and knockdown are particularly common choices for drywall as they are simple and cost-effective. Orange peel texture has a lightly bumpy surface resembling the skin of an orange, while knockdown (sometimes called knockout) looks like a stucco finish with flattened high spots. In contrast, popcorn texture has fallen out of fashion, partly due to its past association with asbestos and a shift toward more restrained interior design styles.

You should do a little bit of sanding between adding coats of mud. Knock down any ridges or significantly imperfect areas through sanding, which should help you apply the next coat of mud smoothly. If your first coat of mud is pretty smooth after it dries, a quick sanding is all you’ll need. Don’t forget to wipe away any dust after each sanding process.

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).

Drying alone can take 1 to 4 hours to dry to the touch per plaster layer, but some types of plaster take several hours longer to dry. However, this doesn’t mean the job is done because plaster doesn’t fully harden until it cures, which can take a few days to a couple of weeks. It may take even longer if you’re building a new, pretty thick plaster wall. Allow the plaster to cure before painting it.

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