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Clayton's Drywall, Inc.
4.7(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Helena, AL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

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Customers say: True professional

"Clayton did a great job repairing cracks in my drywall from house settling. Exceptional pricing combined with over 40 years of drywall experience made hiring Clayton a no-brainer. Definitely recommend and will use again."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate93%
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
Villalvir's Drywall
5.0(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Install

Serving Helena, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They did a fantastic job. The communication every step of the way was great. Pablo set the expectation from the first conversation and everything went according to plan. I'll recommend them to others. There used to be a huge hole here. Now I have a brand new ceiling."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate95%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RH Painting & Drywall
5.0(
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Helena, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called Ruben for a quote and hired him on the spot. Before he left he and his crew painted my living room. kitchen, dining room and breakfast nook. Not one drop of spilt pain on my floors!"
Response time2 hrs
Response rate97%
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

The easiest way to remove texture from walls is the soak-and-scrape method. You’ll need to spray a section of the wall with water and let the water soak in and soften the texture. Then, you need to scrape the texture off using a drywall taping knife. This method works best with unpainted walls since paint prevents water from saturating the textured joint compound.

There are several things you should not do when installing drywall. Common mistakes include: adding too many screws, over-sanding, not adding backing support, and installing drywall unevenly. You also should avoid screwing into the same place twice, installing Sheetrock with tapered edges on the outside, and making too many joints.

When you are learning how to tape and mud drywall, waiting for things to dry requires a lot of patience. So how long does drywall mud take to dry? On average, it takes about 24 hours. However, it depends on things like the thickness of the mud, as well as the room’s temperature, humidity, and ventilation. Using thin layers of mud in a warm, low-humidity room with good airflow reduces average drying time. You also could speed up drying time by making use of hot drywall mud, which consists of a powder that you mix with water, instead of using pre-mixed mud. 

You can paint over plaster, but repair any damage to the plaster first, or the paint will crack and bubble. You should also prepare the surface of the plaster to accept paint, which gives your paint job the best chance of looking good and lasting a long time. Before applying the color you want, apply a coat or two of primer. Additionally, use latex paint, and choose a latex paint with a satin finish for areas with dampness, like bathrooms.

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