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Avatar for KALANISH PLASTERING & DRYWALL
KALANISH PLASTERING & DRYWALL
4.3(
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving Etna, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brian Kalanish is an excellent plasterer. We have used him before and his work still looks great years later. This time, as before, he did an excellent job. He is nice, easy to communicate with, and his prices are reasonable. I would hire him again and I recommend him."
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+9

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Sam I Am Handyman Services
Sam I Am Handyman Services
5.0(
51
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Etna, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sam is wonderful to work with. He is the consummate professional. He completed the work in a very timely manner and the clean-up was immaculate. He is professional, courteous, and very personable with his main goal being that of pleasing the customer in every respect. There was not a day that he did not come into my home with a big smile and a "let's get started" attitude. He is honest and very dependable and I certainly intend to have him back when needed. "Thank you, Sam."""
bathroom remodel
new doors and floors
bathroom remodel
new doors and floors
bathroom remodel

+23

Response time2 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Bostek Affordable Handyman Services
4.8(
18
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Drywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Etna, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Alec to remove some wet drywall in my bathroom and see if you could lift the ceiling in the shower. He completed both jobs in a timely manner for a good price and stayed in contact throughout the whole process. Highly recommend!"
Railing Repair
Room Renovation
Metal Art Installation Piece
Railing and Sign Installation
Sub Floor Repair

+6

Response time6 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Rapid Repair Facility Services, LLC
5.0(
7
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Drywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Etna, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rapid Repair did a fantastic job on my drywall project. He was efficient, did quality work, and the cost was reasonable. I will definitely be using this company again for my next project!"
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Carpet tile stripped
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Door - interior

+28

Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

All plaster walls will crack over time due to normal house settling and expansion and contraction from temperature and moisture changes. Small, thin hairline cracks are generally not serious and are mostly a cosmetic issue. However, larger or more significant cracks can indicate structural problems.

Here's how to tell the difference:

  • Cosmetic Cracks: Cracks that are 0.5 cm (0.2 inches) or thinner are typically cosmetic.

  • Structural Cracks: Cracks wider than 0.5 cm, excessive or deep cracks, multiple cracks in the same area, or cracks that span around corners can signify a structural or foundation issue. Cracks along the joints where walls meet the ceiling also warrant attention.

For cracks wider than 0.5 cm, structural repair is needed. If a crack is 2.5 cm (1 inch) or wider, or if you notice any signs of a structural problem, it is best to contact a plaster repair professional to assess the damage.

Plaster is denser, harder, and more porous than drywall, so it absorbs moisture differently. This means you’ll often need more prep work, such as thorough sanding, patching, and priming with a high-quality bonding primer. Additionally, you may need more coats of paint to achieve even coverage. While the process takes more time, it helps ensure a durable and professional-looking result.

You can usually tell if you have plaster or drywall by touch (plaster is harder, colder, and smoother than drywall) or by tapping on it (drywall sounds hollow, plaster does not). If you still cannot tell, peek under an outlet cover and check the cut edges. The rough edges show the composition of the wall. You will see either drywall (two paper sheets sandwiching gypsum material) or only plaster material (no paper sheets).

You can put drywall mud over paint to even out the surface or entirely resurface it. Sand the surface with 280-grit sandpaper, vacuum the debris and dust with a shop vac, and clean it with a slightly damp cloth. Allow the surface to dry. Apply drywall primer, especially if you’re skim-coating an entire wall. Apply the right type of drywall mud over the surface and smooth it with a trowel. Allow the layer to cure fully, then sand it before applying another layer or painting it.

You should stagger drywall sheets to help prevent cracking. The joints between drywall sheets are the weak spots, so if you install drywall with seams aligned, you’ll create weak lines that run across the length of the wall and extend from floor to ceiling. But when you stagger drywall, the solid sections of panels will support the joints. This can prevent seams from cracking or separating due to fluctuating temperature and humidity, vibrations from movement inside the home, and gravity.

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