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Top-Rated Drywall pros in Massapequa - Updated Nov 2026

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Purely Paint
4.8(
35
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Massapequa, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mike was always pleasant, prompt and professional. His painters, Niko and Willie arrived two days after the quote and completed the project within two days, half the time predicted by others. My property was protected. Paintings were removed and replaced. Mike responded almost immediately to any phone call or text. I am extremely pleased with this company."
Response time1 day
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Complete Services by Grime Busters
4.9(
29
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Massapequa, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Al and his guys did an excellent job on our drywall ceiling and lights. The price was reasonable and the work top notch. Al responds to all questions promptly. I would not hesitate recommending him or his team. They started on the day they promised and worked every day until the job was completed. I will definitely call Grime Busters again for other work"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate93%
8 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 Massapequa, 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."
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kitchen demolition
demolition complete
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Response time7 hrs
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Drywall FAQs, answered by experts

Drywall mudding can be done in one day if the project is small and the desired effect isn’t too complex. If you need multiple layers of mud, one day may not be realistic. But a single room that requires little more than joint compound on the seams and screws can be done in a day or two.

You should stagger drywall sheets to help prevent cracking. The joints between drywall sheets are the weak spots, so if you install drywall with seams aligned, you’ll create weak lines that run across the length of the wall and extend from floor to ceiling. But when you stagger drywall, the solid sections of panels will support the joints. This can prevent seams from cracking or separating due to fluctuating temperature and humidity, vibrations from movement inside the home, and gravity.

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.

Drywall can be installed directly on ceiling joists. In fact, this method is common in many construction projects. Drywall sheets are attached to the joists using screws, ensuring a secure and stable installation. Before attaching the drywall, it's important to mark the joist locations on the ceiling, allowing for accurate screw placement. Proper spacing between screws and careful taping and mudding of joints are crucial to creating a smooth and flawless ceiling surface. If the joists are in good condition and level, installing drywall directly on them is a practical and efficient approach.

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

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