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Before/after comparison of drywall repair

December 10, 2013Drywall finishingMcEvoy Spackling and Taping

Here’s a project we recently completed for a Long Island homeowner. We were brought in to hide a very bad seam in an otherwise nice ceiling. These pictures prove how important it is to hire a highly qualified drywall contractor.  Only years of experience and careful attention to detail can achieve these results.

 

Drywall repair, before picture
Before
Sheetrock repair, before picture
Before
Drywall ceiling repair, first coat
First coat

drywall repair, halfway
Second coat
sheetrock ceiling repair, completed
After
sheetrock ceiling repair, completed
After

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The sign of a true drywall expert

September 28, 2013Drywall contractorsMcEvoy Spackling and Taping

Arches by spackling company McEvoy Drywall

 

It’s well-known in the drywall industry that anybody can call themselves a drywall professional. If you can buy some cheap tools and a pile of sheetrock, you can trick some customers into hiring you.

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Skim-coating damaged walls and ceilings

July 17, 2013Skim-CoatingMcEvoy Spackling and Taping

Skim-coating is a service drywall contractors offer as an alternative to ripping out and replacing old walls and ceilings. While skim-coating is labor-intensive, it can produce beautiful results.

 

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3 Reasons for Hiring a Drywall Contractor for a Small Project

July 12, 2013Drywall contractorsMcEvoy Spackling and Taping

We love small jobs here at McEvoy Spackling and Taping.  But some of our customers wonder if their job is too small for hiring a drywall contractor. Here are 3 reasons why it’s a good idea to hire a professional drywall installer/finisher for a small project.

 

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Water damage to drywall

July 9, 2013Water damageMcEvoy Spackling and Taping

Water-damage to drywall is a common problem our customers ask us to fix.

 

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Wall and ceiling repairs. DIY?

July 5, 2013Drywall contractorsMcEvoy Spackling and Taping

The major advantage of hiring a drywall contractor is clear: you want your walls to look good. But unless you’re experienced, even simple wall and ceiling repairs can turn into a nightmare.

 

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Choosing a Long Island drywall contractor

July 3, 2013Drywall contractorsMcEvoy Spackling and Taping

We here at McEvoy Drywall hope you choose us to be your Long Island drywall contractor. But regardless of your final choice, here’s a tip that can help you select the right drywall contractor for your project.

 

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Installing odd angles and corners

June 14, 2013Drywall finishingMcEvoy Spackling and Taping

Many drywall projects involve off-angles. Cathedral ceilings, for example, often have obtuse angles that require a special tape.

We often use Levelline, a stiff form of drywall tape that allows us to create sharp angles.

Here’s a product video from the manufacturer of Levelline:

 

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McEvoy Drywall is Long Island's top drywall company. We offer all phases of wall and ceiling repair, from new installations to custom restoration.

Fully licensed and insured, serving Nassau and Suffolk County.

Recent Blog Entries

  • Before/after comparison of drywall repair

  • The sign of a true drywall expert

  • Skim-coating damaged walls and ceilings

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