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Ranger Home Repairs
5.0(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Sandy Oaks, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

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Warranties offered

"Orlando is a perfectionist. He does the job right the 1st time. He will check with U to make sure its what U want. He cleans up after every job. He installed a very heavy microwave above my stove, he also fixed my closet and made repairs to my shed inside and out. I will be hiring him again for 2 additional projects. Gob bless him and thank U for all your hard work. PS: He comes prepare for the job to be done."
Furniture Staining
Porch painting
Porch painting
Porch painting
Porch painting

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Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by8%of homeowners
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SAO Services
4.1(
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving Sandy Oaks, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I couldn?t be happier with the work done on my rooms! The painter was professional, punctual, and detail-oriented from start to finish. The walls look flawless?smooth, clean lines with no mess left behind. They took the time to prep everything properly, which really shows in the final result. On top of the amazing quality, he also offered a military discount, which I truly appreciated. My rooms feel brand new, and I?ve already gotten compliments from friends and family. I highly recommend his services to anyone looking for reliable, top-notch painting!"
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
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Bernabe&sons drywal
3.0(
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Sandy Oaks, TX and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

My name is Bernardo bernabe i have been in the drywall business for about 7 years.\nI do jobs all over the san antonio area and surrounding areas I specialize in doing remodels and new construction houses, including small patch work, no job is ever too small or too large, text for a free quote!

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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Plastering and skimming are two different techniques for finishing walls. Plastering involves applying a thick layer of a plaster mixture—typically containing gypsum, lime, cement, sand, and water—to create a new surface. This process often requires multiple coats and is used for repairing significant damage or creating decorative textures. Skimming, on the other hand, is a technique that involves applying a thin layer of drywall compound or joint compound over an existing surface to smooth it out, covering minor imperfections, small cracks, or uneven textures for a polished look. Plastering is generally more costly and labor-intensive than skimming. Although some people use the terms interchangeably, they refer to different processes and materials.

Textured walls can increase the value of your home if the style is modern and seen as a desirable feature and not something a prospective buyer would need to remedy. A good example of this is popcorn texture versus Venetian plaster. The plaster wall would add value to your home, whereas the popcorn texture may be something a new buyer would want to remove.

Most handy homeowners can tackle removing texture from unpainted walls. Removing texture from painted walls is a bit trickier. Paint acts as a sealant, so you can’t soften the texture with water. Instead, you’ll have to add a layer of drywall compound known as a skim coat. This process is messy and takes some practice.

If your home was built before the 1940s and was not remodeled in the past 50 or so years, you probably have plaster walls. Aside from assuming, there are some practical ways to tell if you have plaster walls, including the following: If you knock on the wall and it feels solid, not hollow, if you can’t insert a thumbtack easily, if there are cracks that look like spiderwebs, or if your home has curved, arched, or swirled walls, doorways, or window openings.

If you have an unfinished basement or attic, you could examine the backs of any finished walls to check, 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.

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