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HHC Construction
4.8(
66
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Install

Serving Athens, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Awesome, awesome, awesome! Rob and his team(Brian and Trevor) completed my bathroom makeover in a timely manner. I feared starting a construction project, but they made it a smooth process. The design was impeccable and extremely cost efficient for all that was done. It meant so much to me to see the joy on my husband and daughter’s faces. You cannot go wrong with this company."
Bath improvement
Built in shower shelf
Bath room new flooring
Add upstairs shower
New Furnace

+8

Response time1 day
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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C&M Painting and Drywall Repair
4.6(
11
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Athens, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I would like to recommend them to anyone needing any paint work they were very polite got the job done quick and wasn t trying to overcharge me great crew I d suggest them to anyone"
Kitchen
Kitchen
Dining room brown
Dining room green
Garage floor

+21

Response time2 days
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Creative Painting and Design
5.0(
2
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Install

Serving Athens, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Creative Painting & Design is your go to for all of your painting and drywall service needs. Servicing Washington County, there is no job too big or too small. We pride ourselves on our quality work and can guarantee our customers satisfaction 100% of the time. Give us a call today to get your project started!

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Response time4 hrs
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

The short answer is yes, a sagging plaster ceiling is dangerous. Sagging plaster on a wall is something you should fix immediately, but it isn’t a major concern. If the same type of sagging occurs on a ceiling, however, you could be in danger of your ceiling falling in large chunks. When plaster sags, it loses its strength and ability to hold itself up. The bonds that hold it together are strong, though, so if a sagging area falls, it will take large pieces down with it.

Yes, you can apply new plaster over an existing plaster surface, such as a wall or ceiling, provided the old plaster is in good condition. Before you begin, check the stability of the existing plaster. The surface must be clean, free of loose material, and have no peeling paint. It is also recommended to roughen the surface slightly to promote adhesion. For older plaster, applying a base coat like a PVA emulsion or a specific bonding agent or primer is crucial. This step makes the existing plaster less porous and ensures the new and old layers adhere properly for a smooth, long-lasting finish.

Which style of corner bead you choose—whether metal or paper-faced—depends on your preference and if you’re comfortable using metal-cutting tools and a hammer. Metal bead offers superior strength and durability but its installation is slightly more involved. We’d say for most cases, it’s better to use metal bead but if you’re not comfortable working with metal, paper-faced bead will work just fine. 

Whether you need drywall anchors depends on your specific project, particularly where you are hanging an item. Drywall anchors are not necessary if you can drive a screw directly into a wooden stud behind the wall, as the stud provides sufficient support. However, since studs are not present everywhere in a wall, you will need to use drywall anchors if you are hanging an object in a location without a stud. For very lightweight items, picture hanging strips can also be a suitable alternative.

It’s not a good idea to plaster over broken plaster (unless by broken you’re referring to cracked, in which case that’s perfectly fine). However, broken plaster can be a sign of a larger underlying issue like foundation damage or severe damage to the lath holding up the plaster, so it’s worth investigating before you simply plaster on top of the damage.

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