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Brownstone Builders
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Lexington, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

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"Repair siding on home and replaced outside venting. Extremely satisfied with job. Will definitely recommend and will use for future projects as well. I'm already making a list with great expectation of a job well done. Thanks Brownstone Builders for your hard work."
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Table staining
Staining table

+14

Response time2 days
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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ELI THE HANDYMAN SPECIALIST LLC
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Install

Serving Lexington, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

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"I needed drywall seem repairs on a Gambrell bedroom ceiling. Eli called me soon after my inquiry and was able to schedule the job a week later. The quality of his work is very good. He finished what I needed in one day and left no mess at all. Eli told me he is a general handyman and can do many types of repairs. I recommend him."
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Deck Repair
Deck Repair

+62

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Cobon Remodeling
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Drywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Lexington, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"Donni was amazing. He worked with me on ever aspect of enclosing the patio and suggested ideas when we couldn't find matching vynl. The end result of our patio enclosure was amazing, high quality and built to last. I highly recommend Donni."
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+15

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Although they are used for similar tasks, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum and is primarily used for large-scale projects like taping and finishing seams on new drywall. Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it a thicker compound best suited for small wall repairs like filling nail holes or cracks, as it dries quickly and is easy to sand. For small repairs, either product can be suitable. However, you can use joint compound for small jobs in place of spackle, but you cannot use spackle for large-scale taping and mudding projects.

It’s always better to follow proven drywall repair tips and fix the seams that look bad. However, if you simply want to make them less noticeable until you have time to fix them, you can use paint. A darker color of paint makes bad drywall tape seams less noticeable than light-colored paint. Matte paint hides bad seams better than glossy paint does, too.

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.

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.

It is possible to apply plaster on the interior or exterior of your home, but we don’t recommend it. Plaster is easy to apply in theory, but in reality, it can be a challenging material to work with, and it’s difficult to get the finished product to look clean, even, and smooth. Many DIYers end up calling in a professional afterward to touch up the area or even redo it entirely because of mistakes they made in the process. Hiring a plaster pro will cost more, but it’s usually the best option to achieve high-quality results.

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