Drywall Repair: Pittsburgh East Suburbs and Greenburg

Drywall goes by many names, including plasterboard, wallboard, gypsum panels and Sheetrock, but that doesn't mean all those names are completely accurate. When it comes to drywall versus plaster, they are not the same thing. Before drywall was invented and widely used, walls and ceilings were made of plaster and lath, which were basically thin strips of wood (lath) with multiple layers of plaster spread across them. Plaster and lath are almost never used these days, mainly because it's more difficult and time-consuming to install or repair than drywall is, and a plaster wall generally doesn't hold up as well under stress as drywall does. Plaster and lath is something of a dying art because few people have the skill or expertise to work with it in modern times.

As for Sheetrock, it is basically the same thing as drywall, with a caveat: all Sheetrock is drywall, but not all drywall is Sheetrock. That's because Sheetrock is actually a brand name that is registered as a trademark by the United States Gypsum Corporation. So technically, the only drywall that is manufactured under the Sheetrock brand name is Sheetrock. That being said, many people use the term to refer to all drywall, not just the drywall manufactured by the United States Gypsum Corporation.

When you need Pittsburgh drywall repair, Sheetrock repair, plasterboard repair or repair for whatever word you prefer to call those panels of gypsum on your walls and ceiling, you can rely on our service professionals to get it done properly!

When it's time for drywall repair, Pittsburgh homeowners often seriously underestimate how much work and skill it takes to get the job done right. This is one of those tasks that an amateur could technically do, but the results wouldn't be satisfactory. We've all seen drywall repairs that weren't handled properly, and it's glaringly obvious—sometimes the results of amateur drywall repairs look worse than the original damage did. The other factor to consider is that, unless the damage is really minor, like a thumbtack hole or tiny hairline crack, Pittsburgh drywall repair takes a lot longer than most people think it will, and the time to completion can be doubled or even tripled when you don't really know what you're doing or you don't have the right tools and materials on hand.

We are sometimes called to deal with drywall repair after the homeowner gets halfway through the task and realizes they aren’t going to be able to finish the project with acceptable results or realize it is taking far longer than they expected, and they'd be better off spending their time on other matters. That tends to waste materials and money, not to mention time. You can save yourself that hassle and expense by calling us to take care of Pittsburgh drywall repair from the start.

That really depends on how serious the damage is. In most cases, drywall repair takes more than one day, and that's because the joint compound that is used to cover seams, patches, and corner beads needs time to dry fully before it can be sanded smooth and painted over. How long the compound takes depends on how many layers were applied and how thickly it was applied, but it's typical for it to take around 24 hours to completely dry. That means it's necessary to spread the project over multiple days so we can come back after it's dry, sand it, and paint over it so the final results are invisible.

That being said, if it's just a very small spot of damage, like a nail hole, it may be able to be completed within a few hours. That type of drywall repair only requires a small dab of joint compound, so it dries much faster than several thick layers would, and it can be sanded and painted much sooner.

Mr. Handyman of Pittsburgh East Suburbs and Greensburg can handle all your drywall installation and repair needs. To experience the quality of our work and customer service, call us today to speak with a friendly customer service representative or go online to schedule an appointment for reliable handyman services such as drywall repair. Pittsburgh, we look forward to helping you!