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Avatar for KALANISH PLASTERING & DRYWALL
KALANISH PLASTERING & DRYWALL
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Serving Etna, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

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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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Response time4 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sam I Am Handyman Services
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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(
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Serving Etna, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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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(
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Serving Etna, PA and surrounding areas

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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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Door - interior

+28

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

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.

Although they have similar applications, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Their primary differences lie in their composition, consistency, and ideal use cases.

Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it thicker than joint compound. It dries quickly and is easy to sand, which makes it ideal for small wall repair projects like filling nail holes or patching minor damage.

Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum. It is primarily used for large-scale projects, such as taping and finishing the seams on newly installed drywall. It tends to shrink more than spackle and can be more difficult to spread.

While both products can be used to fill small depressions and cracks, spackle cannot replace joint compound for taping and mudding new drywall. Conversely, you can often use joint compound for small patching jobs typically done with spackle.

Yes, you can use drywall repair techniques for some types of plaster damage. Tiny holes and small cracks in plaster can be patched in similar ways to drywall. You apply the necessary compound to fill the hole, wait for it to dry, then sand it down. For larger damage, like water damage or mold, you need to use plaster-specific techniques and materials.

While it’s most common to sand plaster dry, it is possible to wet-sand plaster, too. Doing so can reduce the amount of plaster dust released into the air and make it easier to work in smaller, more delicate areas (such as around wall trim). However, some people find that wet sanding leads to more imperfections, which is why larger walls are more often dry sanded to ensure an even finish.

Technically speaking, you can use drywall primer over plasters. However, oil-based primers work the most effectively on wall plasters. Meanwhile, water-based primers work just as well with drywalls. Nowadays, there are also universal primers suitable for drywall and plaster. Overall, you will be fine as long as you are using a trustworthy brand.

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