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S.R. Drywalls LLC
New to Angi
Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

Locally owned, small business, dedicated to providing quality drywall installation and finishing services to contractors and homeowners throughout East Tennessee. From installation, to small patch ups, and repairs.

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Zjb construction
New to Angi
Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Carpentry is my primary background. Built cabinets and did custom bathroom and kitchens for 9 yrs. Switched trades and now have been an electrician for 5. Very well rounded and can tackle most of your needs

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Chicken coop
Chicken coop
Slat wood work
Slat wood work

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24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Drywall Overhaul
4.8(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matt was responsive, talented and fairly priced. I hired him to fix some damaged areas where curtain rods were falling and repaired some drywall damaged areas. I will hire him again."
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WALL REPAIR
WALL REPAIR
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+2

Response time3 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Virtue Home Solutions
4.9(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Kris went above and beyond to make sure I was happy with his work. I initially needed some areas of drywall patched and painted, and Kris took the time to consult with me on other projects around the house he could help with too. It was wonderful to get several things checked off my home to-do list by someone kind, careful, and efficient! Would recommend to any of my friends and family."
Basement remodel
Basement remodel
Basement remodel
Basement remodel
Basement remodel

+38

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

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.

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. 

Some textures are easier than others to DIY, but the short answer is yes, you can absolutely texture walls yourself. You’ll need certain materials, like a trowel or paint sprayer, but the most important things you’ll need are patience and time. DIYing wall texture can save money and be a fun, messy project, but homeowners need to know that adding texture to a wall isn’t a quick project. 

A utility knife is sharp enough to score the drywall and it may work in a pinch for outlet box holes. However, one of the best tools for drywall when you need to make exact cuts for an outlet box quickly is a drywall saw. This handheld tool has a longer blade than a utility knife, so it penetrates the thickness of the drywall easily. The design of its handle and the teeth in its blade make it easier to control while cutting quicker than you can with a utility knife.

Plaster itself has a higher R-value than drywall. However, there are other considerations surrounding plaster and insulation. As a general rule, it's easier to obtain consistency in insulating value and quality when working with drywall rather than plaster. Plaster walls often don't contain any insulation behind the wall covering by design, and careful evaluation is necessary when choosing to add it.

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