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

Serving Scotia, 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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Albany Area Professionals
4.6(
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Scotia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"5+ Stars. I had Albany Area Pros gut remodel my master bath (including new layout) and renovate my entire first floor (flooring, doors, trim, lighting, electrical, popcorn ceiling removal, painting, etc.). They did an amazing job and were extremely professional, courteous, and did everything on time and within budget (even with upgraded items). Upon completion I hired them to remodel a second bathroom I was so happy with the work. I highly recommend them."
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Albany Area Professionals

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Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

There are several benefits to wet-sanding drywall, but the main perk is that it produces far less dust than dry-sanding. As a result, wet-sanding poses fewer health risks and makes less of a mess in your home. Plus, damp sponges are less abrasive than sandpaper, so there’s a smaller chance of scratching or damaging the drywall paper. Wet-sanding also creates a smoother finish than dry-sanding.

There are six levels of drywall finish, from 0 to 5, that refer to the amount of work performed during the finishing process.

Level 0: Drywall is hung with no finishing work.

Level 1: Tape is placed over the seams between drywall sheets.

Level 2: A thin layer of mud is applied over the tape and screw holes. This level is common for utility rooms or walls that will be covered.

Level 3: A full coat of mud covers the screw holes and tape, but the surface is not sanded. This is often used in garages.

Level 4: This is the most common finish for visible interior walls. It involves applying two coats of mud over seams and screw holes, with sanding between each coat, creating a smooth surface ready for flat paint.

Level 5: This is a high-end finish for luxury homes. It includes full taping, mudding, and sanding, plus a final skim coat over the entire surface before painting.

The easiest way to cut holes in drywall for electrical boxes is to use a spiral saw with a drywall router bit. Hang the drywall without cutting out a hole for the box, but make sure you measure and mark where the box is located on the wall. Once you screw in the drywall sheet, drill a small hole into the box void, insert the spiral saw bit, and move it around the edge of the box using the inside wall as a guide. You can also use an oscillating multi-tool with an electrical box cutout for fast, professional results.

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.

Deciding whether to repair or replace drywall can be tricky, but your top considerations should be the extent of the damage and what caused the damage. For instance, if you need to repair a small hole caused by a doorknob that hit the wall, you can safely patch it without a second thought. However, if you have significant drywall damage caused by water damage, it’s best to thoroughly remove the drywall to inspect and repair the pipes behind it before replacing it.

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