Drywall. Drywall ceiling repair costs $50 to $70 per square foot, whether it’s for water damage or large holes. Pros otherwise charge hourly to spackle minor cracks and holes.

Here’s when replacing drywall is usually the better choice: Holes larger than 6 inches: Large drywall holes often require more than just patching; they could compromise the structural integrity.

Step 3: Hide the repair using a drywall knife to apply three thin coats of lightweight joint compound. Sand between coats, then prime and paint. ⚒️ Problem 5: Saggy Textured Ceilings ...

The cost of replacing chimney flashing starts at around $400 and ranges up to $1,600 for more complicated jobs or for double chimneys, for an overall average of about $1,000.Chimney flashing is ...

Drywall is inexpensive, and once finished properly and painted is impossible to tell from the original plaster. You'll never miss the 1/2-inch that the drywall thickness takes off the ceiling height.

The company is replacing the drywall in at least 70 homes. Author: WVEC Staff, WVEC.com Published: 12:40 PM EST November 1, 2009 ...

Covering an old ceiling with new drywall is a big job—it requires an understanding of basic drywall skills, heavy lifting, a serious time commitment and a major mess. But in some cases, it’s ...

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Q: My home has "popcorn" ceilings, the kind with asbestos. The cost of asbestos removal is so high, I've decided to overlay the ceilings with drywall. The person I've hired to do the work ...

Hanging drywall can be a difficult task to achieve alone, especially for first-time DIYers. The hardest part is getting it attached to the ceiling without a helping hand. There are a few tools to ...

Replacing the ceiling “You can always go drywall with orange peel, which will get you a nice textured look, or you can take the opportunity to make it your own,” Adams says. Opt for 3D ...