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Robert Davis
5.0(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Nellysford, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Robert was a great choice for my job. He responded quickly with a fair quote showed up when he was supposed to. He found and corrected things I hadn’t noticed without being asked. I would definitely use him again."
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CW Drywall
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving Nellysford, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

"came gave us a fare quote and started work next day, when done work was so good we had him drywall the rest of the basement. It is very nice. Good work all the way around. Also had him drywall upstairs bathroom. So "yes" I would Hire him agian. 100%"
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
J & D Painting
4.9(
7
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Nellysford, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dale did a fantastic job touching up our home and repairing the drywall in our bathroom. We would highly recommend him. His rates were less than half the price that Paint Genies quoted me. The only small complaint we would have is that we made a check out to J&D painting and he informed us that he didn't have a buisness checking account (which we found odd for someone who says they are licensed and bonded). We had to rip up that check and write him a different one in his name. Either way, he did a great job and we would have him back in a heartbeat if we needed him."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Best Home Improvement
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Serving Nellysford, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

"He was reliable, polite, on time and a pleasure to have in my home. I had received the offer for 6 hours of work via email from angie's list. So I called him and he came to look at the job. After that we scheduled the date to perform the work in which he was on time and ready to go. He made sure throughout the entire day that I was happy with his work as he progressed. He often asked my opinion on certain things to make sure that I would be happy with the final product. the trim he installed was beautifully done and the holes he patched in the ceiling used to be such an eye sore. I will definitely be calling him for future work and will happily recommend him to others."
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

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.

If you’re installing new drywall, you may need to skim coat the drywall first for a smooth finish and to allow the primer to adhere to the wall. It’s only necessary if there are imperfections in your drywall due to issues with the studs or improper drywall installation. If you’re refreshing existing walls, you may want to skim coat if there are imperfections across the wall. As an alternative, you can repair your drywall and sand it for a smooth finish before painting.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

You can usually tell if you have plaster or drywall by touch (plaster is harder, colder, and smoother than drywall) or by tapping on it (drywall sounds hollow, plaster does not). If you still cannot tell, peek under an outlet cover and check the cut edges. The rough edges show the composition of the wall. You will see either drywall (two paper sheets sandwiching gypsum material) or only plaster material (no paper sheets).

In some minor cases, you can DIY drywall repair with minimal time and money spent. This method is best when you have a hole made by a singular problem, such as accidental furniture moving, and not a continuous problem, like a rodent infestation. 

Knowing what product to use is crucial. For example, small holes only need spackle, whereas large holes might need a new piece of drywall. You can flex your DIY abilities on this project, but if you’d like a second opinion or have a more significant problem, it’s best to call in a drywall repair pro.

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