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Done Rite Plaster & Drywall Repair
4.7(
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Serving Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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Customers say: Quick response

"Mr Brown has 40 years experience, takes great pride in his work and it shows. He replaced rotted drywall around one side of my tub and repaired drywall that had 4 feet of damage to the brown paper and a few large gouges. It was a mess and he made my bathroom look better than new. All within an hour and a half! He showed up on time, and finished ahead of time. I so thankful for, and highly recommend Mr. Brown."
Response time6 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Wilbers Painting
4.8(
402
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Serving Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas

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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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Response time2 days
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Timely Results Construction
4.9(
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Serving Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

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Recommended by95%of homeowners
E & D Plastering
4.7(
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Serving Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I highly recommend E&D Plastering. I had a very large hole (~30"x42") in my hallway ceiling, another very large hole in a closet ceiling from removing an old air handler, and a huge sagging area in my son's bedroom ceiling. Eddie repaired all the holes, including some areas in the closet wall that were just missing drywall. He cut out all the sagging areas of ceiling. He repaired everything and finished it all so that it matches the existing textures. He was careful to cover the walk through the house and all the furniture in my son's room with paper and plastic. He swept up and mopped when the job was done. His price was more than fair. His communication about the job was excellent. He came when he said he would. I will definitely hire him again in the future."
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Response time3 hrs
Response rate89%
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Adonai Construction Services, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Nicole and her crew did multiple projects on top of the shingle repairs, including building a whole new front porch for us. Her communication was excellent, the prices were reasonable, and all the work was completed on-time. Would highly recommend Adonai for any of your home repair and construction needs."
Drywall repair and Paint
Drywall repair and Paint
Exposed walls after mold remediation
Completed Drywall/Finish and Paint
Drywall repair and Paint

+24

Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
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QHS Contractors LLC
4.9(
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Serving Norfolk, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Quality Handyman were able to meet all our needs on this project. The demolition was neat and tidy with minimal disruption to our operations. Their team is skilled in commercial/metal framing and drywall work. They gave great feedback on how we might make improvements to what we were trying to accomplish. Their finishers and painters are exceptional. Overall, this project was completed on time and to an excellent standard. I would hire them again and am happy to recommend them to others."
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Remodeling - General Project
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Remodeling - General Project

+186

Response time6 hrs
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Recommended by55%of homeowners
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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.

If you're comfortable hanging drywall yourself, you may be comfortable finishing it. But it's worth noting that finishing drywall adds several steps to the process and a lot of waiting time. Hiring a drywall installer may be the way to go if you'd rather spend your time doing other things or are nervous about leaving a rough surface.

While it’s most common to sand plaster dry, it is possible to wet-sand plaster, too. Doing so can reduce the amount of plaster dust released into the air and make it easier to work in smaller, more delicate areas (such as around wall trim). However, some people find that wet sanding leads to more imperfections, which is why larger walls are more often dry sanded to ensure an even finish.

This depends on how much plaster is applied and in how many layers, but a decent estimate is around 150 square feet. If you are applying only two coats on a small wall, there is a chance you may only need one or two gallons for the entire project. If you are plastering a large living room wall with high ceilings, using one of the more involved techniques–like Scagliola–that requires several coats, expect the project materials costs to add up quickly. 

It doesn’t matter which way you lay drywall, and you can choose to install it horizontally or vertically depending on the size of the wall and how tall the ceiling is. It’s easier to lay drywall sheets vertically if you have a taller ceiling, but laying sheets horizontally makes it easier to apply joint compound.

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