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LJK Drywall
4.9(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Virginia Beach, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"LJK drywall did a great job repairing my water damaged ceiling. They were on time very professional and very neat. I would definitely hire LJK Drywall for future repairs."
Response time4 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Done Rite Plaster & Drywall Repair
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Virginia Beach, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"this guy gregory is the real deal!!! we have an old house with old heavy texture, he was able to latch the texture perfect over 3 walls, he flattened a texture ceiling to match the flat kitchen. he filled in the ceiling where a wall was too. you would never know these were two seperate rooms. he worked tirelesly and non stop. very nice man and very knowledgable. i highly recommend him for your plaster and drywall repair."
Response time6 hrs
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Wilbers Painting
4.8(
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Serving Virginia Beach, 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
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
E & D Plastering
4.8(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Virginia Beach, 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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Timely Results Construction
4.9(
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair

Serving Virginia Beach, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Sellers Remodeling
5.0(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Virginia Beach, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I called sellers remodeling, and jonathon came out fix my holes and my water damaged drywall and i cant be more happier, he did a great job and highly recommend him to any one who needs any painting or drywall repair"
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can install drywall over plaster, but there are important factors to consider. While it can create a smooth, flat surface, it is often not the best approach. Installing drywall over plaster will increase the wall's thickness, which can cause issues with existing window and door frames that may no longer fit. You might also need to adjust power outlets to keep them accessible. A better, though more expensive, option is to remove the old plaster and lath entirely before installing new drywall. Drywalling directly over plaster seals in the old material, and if any problems arise later, you will need to remove both layers down to the structural beams for repairs. Given the potential complications, this job is best handled by professionals.

If the holes in the plaster are small, you can fill them with layers of patching plaster until they’re filled. After it dries, you can sand the plaster and paint over it. If the hole is much larger, consider using bonding plaster first and then a layer of patching plaster, completing the process with sanding and a layer of paint.

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.

How you hang the drywall can affect the finishing process. It's often easier to finish horizontal drywall panels, as the seams run across the wall rather than up and down. Standard drywall panels are 48 inches wide, so the seam is easy to reach without bending down or stretching your arms.

Which style of corner bead you choose—whether metal or paper-faced—depends on your preference and if you’re comfortable using metal-cutting tools and a hammer. Metal bead offers superior strength and durability but its installation is slightly more involved. We’d say for most cases, it’s better to use metal bead but if you’re not comfortable working with metal, paper-faced bead will work just fine. 

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