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T Drywall Inc
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Serving Livingston, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work and great experience. Juan is very knowledgeable, friendly, and trustworthy. He prioritized both quality and efficiency. He was really proactive about the challenges of my project and told me everything I needed to know and what to expect before getting started. This made the work go smoothly and quickly and it looks great. Thank you!"
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
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Hole In The Wall Drywall Repair
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Serving Livingston, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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"We own a 2-story geodesic dome and it had developed a few cracks along the tape seams on some of the ceiling panels. Jose and Rudy did a fantastic job in repairing these. A pair of the cracks could only be reached by setting up scaffolding, which they did during the first day. Jose noticed that some of the cracking had been caused by drywall panels that had been nailed in place dropping down somewhat over 40 years. He corrected that by reanchoring with screws and then applied setting compound, tape and orange peel surface texture that could handle the slight angles of the geodesic ceiling. Jose and Rudy then did a great job of taking down the scaffolding and the protective sheeting and completely cleaning up the work area. On the second day, Jose came back and finished the project by applying primer and two coats of paint to the repaired ceiling areas. Everything matched perfectly and we are very happy with the results."
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Guerras Lathing & Plastering
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Serving Livingston, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

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"Great company to work with. Excellent knowledge of materials and applications. Skilled labor that will give you a beautiful end result. Always on time(earlier than the arrived time). They take there time to set up plastic and ram board to protect all the finish surfaces in the house. You can find a cheaper guy buy you’ll pay more to get Mr Guerras Lathing and Plastering to fix the other guys work!!!! Highly recommend Guerras Lathing and Plastering for all small or big projects. Just awesome work will be booking him for my other three projects!!!"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate99%
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Lanz Drywall Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Livingston, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

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"I could not be happier with the work this company did for us. We had drywall installed throughout the home. His communication is clear. He and his workers are professional and exceeded our expectations. The work is exceptional. My home looks new! Best value we could find."
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Response time3 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by37%of homeowners
A&J Drywall
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Serving Livingston, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

A&J Drywalls’ work is one of a kind we’re neat,clean,fast and affordable. When a project is completed and our customer is unsatisfied with anything we’ll be more than happy to return back and repair the issue at no extra cost. Your expectations will be met. Here at A&J we make sure our clients stay happy at the end of each day. Residential or commercial no job is to big or to small, so feel free to contact me for a free estimate.

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Thalen Painting
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Serving Livingston, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

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"Overall the project went smoothly, the vendor was very receptive to change orders.  Works with a small crew which took the project over a month to complete from baseboard to ceiling. Multiple walks were performed to address all remaining punchlist items. Overall it was a good experience with this vendor, be make communication is clear and concise of what the job fully entails.  "
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Popular wall textures include orange peel, knockdown, spray sand, and smooth finishes. Orange peel and knockdown are particularly common choices for drywall as they are simple and cost-effective. Orange peel texture has a lightly bumpy surface resembling the skin of an orange, while knockdown (sometimes called knockout) looks like a stucco finish with flattened high spots. In contrast, popcorn texture has fallen out of fashion, partly due to its past association with asbestos and a shift toward more restrained interior design styles.

You can skim coat plaster, but it’s better to repair the plaster itself. A skim coat is a thin coat of drywall joint compound spread over the surface of a wall. The result is a flat finish that looks pleasing, but part of the appeal of plaster is its imperfections and aesthetic. Skim coating is best when limited to drywall applications.

Plastering and skimming are two different techniques for finishing walls. Plastering involves applying a thick layer of a plaster mixture—typically containing gypsum, lime, cement, sand, and water—to create a new surface. This process often requires multiple coats and is used for repairing significant damage or creating decorative textures. Skimming, on the other hand, is a technique that involves applying a thin layer of drywall compound or joint compound over an existing surface to smooth it out, covering minor imperfections, small cracks, or uneven textures for a polished look. Plastering is generally more costly and labor-intensive than skimming. Although some people use the terms interchangeably, they refer to different processes and materials.

Whether you need drywall anchors depends on your specific project, particularly where you are hanging an item. Drywall anchors are not necessary if you can drive a screw directly into a wooden stud behind the wall, as the stud provides sufficient support. However, since studs are not present everywhere in a wall, you will need to use drywall anchors if you are hanging an object in a location without a stud. For very lightweight items, picture hanging strips can also be a suitable alternative.

There are six levels of drywall finish, from 0 to 5, that refer to the amount of work performed during the finishing process.

Level 0: Drywall is hung with no finishing work.

Level 1: Tape is placed over the seams between drywall sheets.

Level 2: A thin layer of mud is applied over the tape and screw holes. This level is common for utility rooms or walls that will be covered.

Level 3: A full coat of mud covers the screw holes and tape, but the surface is not sanded. This is often used in garages.

Level 4: This is the most common finish for visible interior walls. It involves applying two coats of mud over seams and screw holes, with sanding between each coat, creating a smooth surface ready for flat paint.

Level 5: This is a high-end finish for luxury homes. It includes full taping, mudding, and sanding, plus a final skim coat over the entire surface before painting.

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