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Bruce W Nichols Painting
4.7(
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Serving Onalaska, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional fast reply came out next day. Gave me a bid on the job in person. Unlike other contractors. His work top-notch had sheetrock, replaced in no time textured and painted very happy with his work."
Toledo middle school
Toledo middle school
Toledo middle school
Toledo
Toledo

+2

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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J.S. Chappell LLC
New to Angi

Serving Onalaska, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We offer a full service one stop shop… From Dust to drapes we cover everything in between. We are leaders in Residential New Construction and Home Renovations, New Development, Decks, Sheds, Shops, Additions. Our services also include our Commercial Remodeling side, no job too big or to small we’re here to be a pillar in our community and grow in the right direction. \n\nWe take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Jesse Chappell
First Coat
New Look
Sand
Remodel

+29

Response time2 days
Jesse James Mud Slinging, LLC
4.9(
7
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Serving Onalaska, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Jesse and his crew did an overall great job from start to finish - prep (all floors were covered well), work (repairing drywall to prepare for painting was A+, and they even painted some spots that I forgot), and clean up. I appreciated that Jesse asked me if I was satisfied numerous times along the way. I would hire them again!"
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Protech Environmental Services Inc
4.7(
77
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Serving Onalaska, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The work was finished nice and very clean. The price is very competitive. Come to work onsite as planned. One thing to improve is communication. I called several times , voice message is full and can not leave message. Emails communication is fast. I had one mis communication with them on the emails for setting up work schedule. Overall I would reccomend them and satisfied with their work."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Layman Home Solutions, LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Onalaska, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They do stellar quality work. It is challenging to find someone like their company that can do it all from minor electrical, to plumbing, to carpentry. They are my go to guys and they truly are a jack of all trades!"
Soffit Replacement with ventilation screen
Updated Fireplace
Fireplace Renovation Before
Fireplace Renovation
Kitchen Update

+38

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

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.

Both plaster and drywall are durable wall finishes, but they differ significantly in installation, cost, performance, and aesthetics.

Installation & Cost: Drywall installation is faster and more affordable, typically costing $1.50 to $3 per square foot. It uses premade sheets, making it a more accessible DIY project. Plastering is a labor-intensive craft that requires specialized skills, pushing costs to $2 to $10 per square foot. It involves applying a wet paste over a lath framework.

Durability & Performance: Plaster is generally more durable, longer-lasting, and provides superior soundproofing. It is also a better insulator, which can help reduce energy costs. Drywall is easier to remove for future renovations.

Aesthetics: Drywall provides a smooth, uniform surface ready for paint or texture. Plaster offers a high-end, naturally textured look that can hide imperfections and is often preferred for achieving a classic or historic aesthetic.

Which is better? The choice depends on your priorities. Drywall is ideal for those prioritizing a lower upfront cost, faster installation, and DIY potential. Plaster is the better option for a higher-end project where durability, soundproofing, and a unique, premium finish are more important than the initial cost.

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.

If you already have plaster walls and ceilings, adding new plaster costs $2 to $10 per square foot. For an average-sized room, that would come out to $1,200 to $10,000. However, the cost to replace plaster with drywall is higher—running between $720 and $1,250 for a 10-by-8-foot wall or ceiling (not including drywall finishing).

Whether you need a drywall anchor depends on the specifics of your project, particularly what you're hanging and where. You do not need a drywall anchor if you can screw or nail the object directly into a wooden stud, as the wood provides sufficient support and stability. However, if there are no studs in the location where you plan to hang the item, you should use drywall anchors to ensure it is securely supported. For very lightweight objects, like small pictures, adhesive picture hanging strips can be a suitable alternative to anchors.

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