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Precision Drywall, Inc.
5.0(
12
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For Business

Serving Rensselaerville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We’ve had the pleasure of working with Precision Drywall for many years, and they continue to be an outstanding partner on every project. Their professionalism is evident from start to finish—they communicate clearly about scheduling, arrival times, and any issues they encounter along the way. They’re always willing to work through timing or coordination challenges with us, and we can count on them to complete their work efficiently and on schedule. The job site is consistently left clean and organized, which is a huge plus in keeping our projects running smoothly and our customer’s happy. This is truly a reliable, skilled, and well‑run business. We highly recommend them and look forward to continuing our partnership for many projects to come."
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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ALBYMAR Drywall treatment
4.8(
17
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Install

Serving Rensselaerville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Francisco & I negotiated the correct solution to repairing my dinning room wall, and we decided skimming the wall with a plaster slurry. It looks great, and Francisco was very diligent with the work! He completed it over several days and It looks fantastic! Thank You!"
One office room remodel
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Westfall Drywall
4.6(
25
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Rensselaerville, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mike and his crew did excellent work, they installed drywall, taped, mudded, primed, and painted a very spacious entryway, with high, vaulted ceilings, and oversized stairs leading down one side, and up the other. They installed new drywall over the walls, on the ceiling, and wrapped drywall around every exposed beam and column. The paint job afterward came out awesome, like a new house. We are extremely pleased with their work, and would recommend them to anyone, home or business, that needs drywall work, or painting. They also took down and rehung our ceiling fan and installed our new chandelier in the vaulted ceiling. This was a very challenging project, and they went above and beyond to make sure we were happy with the job. I'm sure we will find more work for them to do elsewhere in the house in the future as well."
4 stall garage
4 stall garage
Complete Remodel
Complete Remodel
Complete Remodel

+61

Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Fantastic Painting
4.7(
38
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Rensselaerville, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Stepheon did an excellent job in doing precision interior and exterior painting. This job took multiple days. Stepheon always started on time and cleaned up on a daily basis. We will hire him for future projects."
Bowling Alley/Pool Hall
Bowling Alley/Pool Hall
Bowling Alley/Pool Hall
Kitchen windows
Kitchen windows

+12

Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Carl Napolitana Painting
5.0(
11
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving Rensselaerville, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Carl's distinctive quality is that he sincerely wants to make sure that the customer is fully satisfied. He won't move from one room to another unless you are happy with the work on the first room. He is an experienced painter, does good surface preparation work, sees the job thru and keeps things clean."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

You can put certain types of plaster over other types, but doing so isn't always the best idea. For example, putting a coat of gypsum over lime plaster is possible, but doing so will limit the lime plaster's breathability and potentially affect its performance.

Since cement plaster tends to leave a textured surface, no matter how much you smooth it, some people prefer to use gypsum plaster as a topcoat over cement plaster, creating a smoother surface.

Whether you apply the drywall mesh before or after drywall mud depends on the type of patch it is. For self-adhesive patches, you’ll put the patch down first and then coat it with mud. Mesh patches that are not self-adhesive will require you to put mud down first and then press the mesh into it, followed by additional coats of mud.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

To hide drywall edges, you need to properly apply drywall tape and multiple layers of joint compound. These materials hide the seams between drywall sheets and fill the holes from drywall screws, leaving behind a smooth, flat finish to paint over. Apply joint compound smoothly, and finish the job by sanding the walls to make sure you fully hide drywall edges and other imperfections.

Both plaster and drywall are durable wall finishes, but they differ significantly in installation, cost, performance, and aesthetics.

Installation & Cost: Drywall installation is faster and more affordable, typically costing $1.50 to $3 per square foot. It uses premade sheets, making it a more accessible DIY project. Plastering is a labor-intensive craft that requires specialized skills, pushing costs to $2 to $10 per square foot. It involves applying a wet paste over a lath framework.

Durability & Performance: Plaster is generally more durable, longer-lasting, and provides superior soundproofing. It is also a better insulator, which can help reduce energy costs. Drywall is easier to remove for future renovations.

Aesthetics: Drywall provides a smooth, uniform surface ready for paint or texture. Plaster offers a high-end, naturally textured look that can hide imperfections and is often preferred for achieving a classic or historic aesthetic.

Which is better? The choice depends on your priorities. Drywall is ideal for those prioritizing a lower upfront cost, faster installation, and DIY potential. Plaster is the better option for a higher-end project where durability, soundproofing, and a unique, premium finish are more important than the initial cost.

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