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RWA Drywall
5.0(
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Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"If you need drywall work done, call Robert! He and Chris just finished up the drywall in my garage and it looks great. They promptly returned phone calls, were on-time, charged a fair price, and did quality work. They were very friendly too! I'd gladly recommend them anyone, including friends and family."
Addition
Addition
Basement
Basement
Basement

+55

Response time10 mins
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Shield Painting, LLC
5.0(
14
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Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We couldn't finish scraping and evening out our stippled ceiling that was inherited from previous owners. We asked for an estimate, Isaias came at a time convenient for us (Saturday), gave a fair estimate. He came back with his team and worked on our stippled ceiling for 3 days. They taped off the area, they brought their own ladders, they unrolled a stepping mat from the door to the work area to prevent tracking dirt in and out. Each day they came on time, every time. The new ceiling looks great. Will definitely hire them again."
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shield painting llc
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shield painting llc

+145

Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wilbers Painting
4.8(
402
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Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The service was incredible. The response time was quick. He came out and gave an estimate within a day. The paint job and drywall repair looks amazing! They took care to protect our furniture and floors from drywall dust. I highly recommend them."
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+166

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Handy Helper
5.0(
9
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Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Paul has always been helpful and worked with us on a variety or projects; plumbing, electrical, carpentry, flooring. The price was good and the work lasted. He takes his time planning projects, but this means the work gets done right the first time. He has enough experience to know the quick short cut way that many contractors will use and the correct way that takes a little longer but lasts longer. He helped us with work on the kitchen floor of our old house and he was able to see the signs of years of damage that we would have otherwise missed. Paul saved us time and money when we got it sold!"
Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Colosseum Remodeling
4.6(
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Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Paolo to remodel our kitchen/dining room/living room area. He did a wonderful job making my vision a reality! I gave him a drawing on a sheet of paper and he made everything happen! His crew is tidy and super nice. Definitely want to hire again!!!"
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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LongWayServices LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I asked long way services to come install a gate around my house and repair my deck railing, they showed up and did an excellent job! I recommend you use them the next time you need any work done!"
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Install ceiling fans
Assembly
Assembly
Assembly

+2

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Takeover Home Service
5.0(
5
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Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I had to have my long driveway cleared from snow. James handled the job. Unlike other businesses in Charlottesville where it is hit and miss if they get back to you, James was in constant contact with me and followed up each of my calls and requests. He was thoroughly reliable, skilled, friendly, and patient. He did not leave the job until I was completely satisfied. He is a hard worker and I wish I could leave him 10 stars!"
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Qualified Painters
5.0(
2
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Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Qualified Painters is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Metal roof painting
Metal roof painting
Metal roof painting
Response time3 days
Response rate100%
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Yes, a fan can help drywall mud dry faster by improving air circulation and reducing humidity in the room. Drywall mud dries through evaporation, so increasing airflow speeds up this process. However, you should position the fan to blow across the room rather than directly on the wet mud. This helps prevent drying too quickly, which can cause cracking. You should also use a dehumidifier if high humidity is an issue.

When sanding drywall mud, you’re going to create a very fine dust that may contain silica. Silica dust contains crystalline silica, which can cause long-term illnesses for people who inhale it in significant quantities. Wear a mask while sanding drywall. Then dampen a drywall sponge to wipe the dust off the drywall, helping to reduce the amount of dust that may become airborne.

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.

If you want to reduce sound transmission throughout your home, soundproofing drywall is a better choice than standard drywall. However, simply installing soundproofing drywall may not completely block out noise. You’ll get the best results from incorporating it into a larger soundproofing plan that includes proper insulation and framing studs.

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.

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