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Merino's Home Solutions
4.8(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving West Islip, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Julio merino completed not only the drywall job I needed done, he also completed a difficult task that I spent weeks trying to find someone to accomplish. He was polite, clean, meticulous and reasonably priced. I would recommend him."
sunroom
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sun roof inside
repaint kitchen
repaint

+33

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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BuildingLI.com - BLI Facilities LLC
5.0(
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving West Islip, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hector and Moises were excellent! Hector came with one other of their crew and assembled my permanent gazebo. I have stone pavers and they were very careful in cutting them and digging Deep enough to establish a good anchor. They even installed railings for my back stoop. I would highly recommend them! Clean... affordable and professional."
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+172

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Hendriks Contracting Corp.
5.0(
14
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Drywall - Repair

Serving West Islip, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I am very happy with the work they did. I have worked with many other contractors before and the one thing that resonates with them was their efficiency. The planning process was quick and they responded quickly to questions. The day of the job Jonathan was very polite and hard working. He left the house in the same state it was in before he arrived. Absolutely no mess left. And they were reasonably priced compared to other quotes. Would definitely recommend."
Response time11 hrs
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Falcon Construction
4.3(
49
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Install

Serving West Islip, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Elmer delivered as promised. Appointment set right away, estimate given which did not alter, clean, and, I could not be happier! I have asked Elmer tp do some bathroom renovations for me, I was that happy!"
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Response time1 day
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

You should wait at least 24 hours for drywall mud to dry before sanding or applying another coat. However, the exact drying time depends on several factors, including the thickness of the application, room temperature, humidity, and the type of compound used. Thicker layers, or projects in high humidity, may require 48 hours or more. Lightweight compounds tend to dry faster than heavier, all-purpose ones. You'll know the mud is ready when it feels completely dry and firm to the touch and has changed to a consistent light color. Sanding too early can cause smudging or gouges, so patience is essential for a smooth finish.

A common cause of separation between a wall and the ceiling is truss lift—this can happen to the ceiling of rooms directly under the attic when the seasons change and wood building materials dry out, shrink, and shift. Roof trusses often dry out at different speeds, and if the bottom pieces dry out faster than the top pieces, they can shrink and pull the attached drywall away from ceilings and walls, causing cracks. Fortunately, truss lift is only a cosmetic problem, not a structural problem, and you can fix it by separating the ceiling drywall from the roof trusses, and patching the cracks.

You can skim coat plaster, but it’s better to repair the plaster itself. A skim coat is a thin coat of drywall joint compound spread over the surface of a wall. The result is a flat finish that looks pleasing, but part of the appeal of plaster is its imperfections and aesthetic. Skim coating is best when limited to drywall applications.

When you are learning how to tape and mud drywall, waiting for things to dry requires a lot of patience. So how long does drywall mud take to dry? On average, it takes about 24 hours. However, it depends on things like the thickness of the mud, as well as the room’s temperature, humidity, and ventilation. Using thin layers of mud in a warm, low-humidity room with good airflow reduces average drying time. You also could speed up drying time by making use of hot drywall mud, which consists of a powder that you mix with water, instead of using pre-mixed mud. 

You do not need to drywall over most types of garage insulation. However, doing so can increase noise reduction, make the space more attractive, and keep children and pets from touching harmful fiberglass insulation. If you’re using cellulose or some other type of blown-in insulation (fiberglass and mineral wool are common), you will need drywall to contain the insulation material.

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