What’s the difference between Drywall Installers and Drywall Repair?

August 27, 2023

Dave Carrigan Jr

Defining Drywall Repair

By Dave Carrigan.

The act of repairing drywall, or sheetrock, is when you have incurred damage to an existing wall or ceiling surface which requires repair to restore it. Drywall repair often involves priming and painting. We like to at least prime all of our repair work as it shows us our imperfections.

Holes, cracks, water damage, torn paper, dings, loose drywall tape, damaged corners, pealing paint, skim coating (some times grouped in with drywall repair), someone stepping through or falling through a ceiling from the attic, or the dog chewing on the wall, are all examples of drywall repair.

Side note: We actually did a job about 10 years ago where the family dog chewed holes in the walls!

Below are examples of drywall repair:

A plumber cuts holes in your walls and ceilings is drywall repair.

Drywall Repair is patching a ceiling or a wall

What is not a drywall repair?

New ceilings. Gutted rooms requiring all new drywall to be installed. New construction. Or installing new drywall over the top of existing walls or ceilings.

If you gutted your living room and are down to studs all the way around or the majority of the room is gutted, that is not a drywall repair job.

In such cases you need someone who installs new drywall.

Installing new drywall is a different skillset than repairing drywall. Those who routinely install new drywall are more efficient and often times produce a better finished product in less time and less money than those who repair drywall.

What's the difference between Drywall Installers and Drywall Repair?

We painted this new build, we did not hang/finish the drywall.

If your going to pay someone to install new drywall you want someone who does it all the time. The difference in the finished product is often noticeable.

At Carrigan Painting we repair drywall. We do not install drywall. We also do not finish drywall that has been hung by others. However if your looking for a professional painting contractor to paint after the new drywall is hung and finished, we would be happy to give you a quote.

If your going to paint yourself, do not forget to prime with PVA Drywall Primer first. Its specially formulated to prime new drywall and is dirt cheap! Do not skip this step! Once primed, paint with whatever you want.

Or..

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It should be noted that drywall follows the contours of the framing. If your walls or ceilings are wavy or have bulges in them not caused by water infiltration, chances are its a framing issue and not a drywall issue.

By Dave Carrigan

Carrigan Painting

Dave Carrigan Jr

With over 25 years of experience in residential construction, Dave specializes in ceiling repairs and high-end interior painting, often exceeding contractual obligations to ensure the highest level of craftsmanship. His ability to maintain exceptional customer satisfaction in such a demanding field is a testament to his expertise, integrity, and dedication to quality.

Dave Carrigan Jr. is the owner of Carrigan Painting, a 5-star-rated residential painting and plaster repair company serving the first- and second-ring northern suburbs of Buffalo, NY. For 15 consecutive years, Carrigan Painting has maintained a perfect 5-star reputation—an achievement nearly unmatched in the industry.

As the author of The Painter’s Plastering Blog, Dave shares expert insights on home improvement, plaster restoration, and industry trends. He also personally manages Carrigan Painting’s website and YouTube channel, providing homeowners with valuable resources and a firsthand look at the company’s craftsmanship.

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