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HR DRYWALL AND HOME IMPROVEMENT INC.
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Serving Milton, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

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"Entire process from initial appointment, job estimate and completion of job was awesome. Work crew was friendly, courteous, clean and professional. Craftmanship was excellent and I have already recommended them to friends. Thank you Humberto!"
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Response time1 day
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Crescent Hill Painting
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Serving Milton, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Small jobs welcome

"1 day ago We are very pleased with the drywall repair and painting that Matt did for us. He painted the ceiling and walls over the stairwell along with ceiling and drywall repairs/painting. He was very considerate, asked us when necessary to confirm our wished and he communicated any concerns he had. He was patient with my indecisions at times. He improved on our wishes and still charged us a reasonable price BELOW his estimate. As a homeowners we couldn't be more pleased,"
Coppola’s Italian Restaurant, Highland,
Coppola’s Italian Restaurant, Highland,
Coppola’s Italian Restaurant, Highland, NY
Coppola’s Italian Restaurant, Highland, NY
Coppola’s Italian Restaurant, Highland, NY

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Response time8 hrs
Response rate97%
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Brothers Construction
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Serving Milton, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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Small jobs welcome

"Would highly recommend for any of your exterior home improvement needs. They are an honest and professional painting company to use. We have used them on two properties already without a single problem. The painter is professional and made sure the job was done on time and cleaned up everything after."
Response time2 days
Response rate87%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

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.

Plastering and skimming are two different techniques for finishing walls. Plastering involves applying a thick layer of a plaster mixture—typically containing gypsum, lime, cement, sand, and water—to create a new surface. This process often requires multiple coats and is used for repairing significant damage or creating decorative textures. Skimming, on the other hand, is a technique that involves applying a thin layer of drywall compound or joint compound over an existing surface to smooth it out, covering minor imperfections, small cracks, or uneven textures for a polished look. Plastering is generally more costly and labor-intensive than skimming. Although some people use the terms interchangeably, they refer to different processes and materials.

The age of your home can clue you in to whether you have plaster or drywall ceilings. Homes built after the ‘70s are more likely to have drywall ceilings and walls, while older homes have plaster. You can also do the pushpin test: A pushpin will go into drywall, whereas it’s much harder to push one into a plaster wall. If you’re still unsure, ask a drywall professional to let you know which type of ceilings and walls you have.

If your home was built before the 1940s and was not remodeled in the past 50 or so years, you probably have plaster walls. Aside from assuming, there are some practical ways to tell if you have plaster walls, including the following: If you knock on the wall and it feels solid, not hollow, if you can’t insert a thumbtack easily, if there are cracks that look like spiderwebs, or if your home has curved, arched, or swirled walls, doorways, or window openings.

If you have an unfinished basement or attic, you could examine the backs of any finished walls to check, too.

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.

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