"Did a great job for my drywall in the garage. It was a 5*5 drywall repair which needs insulation, install new drywall, and then paint it. Job done nicely!"
"Absolutely excellent experience. Near Me Roofing Company and team did a great job on replacing shingles and eaves. Great quality materials, worked hard and fast and left everything clean. Princing on par with others; highly recommended."
"Bruce and Seth did an excellent job painting my house from prep to paint to clean-up. They not only paint but do needed repairs. Most painters just want to paint and move on. Bruce gives a warranty on his work, and his price is very reasonable. I plan on hiring him to paint another house next year. I recommend Bruce W. Nichols Painting whole heartedly."
"Great company and people to work with. Totally happy with the outcome of my bath and kitchenette. Very open, nice, honest and reliable. Definitely using their services again!"
"What a amazing group of men they went above and beyond in helping turn my house to a home!! They got the job done in amazing time!! I will hire them again"
"Eric Harris came to our home and completed the projects we needed done. He was very knowledgeable, professional yet personable as well. Cleaned up work areas and even hauled away a large amount of cardboard. We were very happy with his work and highly recommend him!! Sue and Gary"
"Very polite and respectful people, they're trustworthy and skillful, also hauled away masking material and debris created, and just like they promised they were done right on time. So, I would hire them again and recommend them highly! Thanks G&D!"
"I just used Marshall Painting, after getting bids from 4 contractors and Marshall was in the mid range. Will Marshall was very personable and his availability fit our needs. Our kitchen and great room have a vaulted ceiling and I wasn’t going to tackle that. Will arrived when stated and stayed until that section was done. It was a 3 day project and completed on time. Will is very neat and meticulous, a pleasure to work with."
If your home’s foundation shifts slightly over time, any seams in the drywall represent the weakest point in the wall, leading to cracks. If your home has significant changes in temperature and humidity, this can cause the drywall to swell and contract slightly, causing a crack at the weak point of the seam. If your drywall installer did a poor job securing the panels to the wall studs, this could cause a weak layout and cracks in the seams.
Plaster is a pretty tough surface, but it can still sustain damage from things like bumping against it, water issues, dampness, extreme humidity changes, and plain old age. Most plaster walls last hundreds of years and will only be taken down to the base layer when major repairs are required. Being cautious around the wall, not placing furniture against it, and ensuring stable humidity are all great ways to reduce possible damage.
Whether a drywall anchor can be reused depends on its material, type, and the method of removal. Plastic anchors, including expansion and self-drilling types, are generally designed for single use as they tend to break or deform upon removal. Metal anchors, such as toggle bolts, are more durable and may be reusable if they are not damaged during extraction. However, with toggle bolts, the toggle piece can fall into the wall cavity when the bolt is removed, making it difficult to retrieve. If an anchor is damaged during removal, for instance by having its head cut off, it cannot be reused regardless of the material.
The easiest way to cut holes in drywall for electrical boxes is to use a spiral saw with a drywall router bit. Hang the drywall without cutting out a hole for the box, but make sure you measure and mark where the box is located on the wall. Once you screw in the drywall sheet, drill a small hole into the box void, insert the spiral saw bit, and move it around the edge of the box using the inside wall as a guide. You can also use an oscillating multi-tool with an electrical box cutout for fast, professional results.
Drywall anchors won’t work on plaster. Instead, they will more than likely cause more damage and pull out the plaster. The best type of anchors to use on plaster walls are the ones that will bite into the surrounding area, such as molly bolts and toggle bolts. Masonry anchors with expanders on the sides also work for lighter pictures.
The Rochester, WA homeowners’ guide to drywall services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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