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Gerald Kelsoe Contracting, LLC
4.8(
105
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Serving Alachua, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Gerald Kelso responded quickly with a phone call to my search for a drywall specialist and was physically present within an hour afterwards to discuss the work to be done and offer a simple, clear written estimate, He was knowledgeable, courteous, and worked with me to make sure that the job would be both affordable and cover everything that needed doing. He arrived on the agreed-upon day ready to work, was thorough in his preparations to prevent any damage to my home from dripping mud while working . The work itself was of excellent quality and he made every possible effort to match the already existing distinctive textures. He even took the time to find a few small areas which required fixing which I had missed and HE REPAIRED THEM WITHOUT ADDITIONAL CHARGE. The post-job cleanup was as thorough as had been the preparation. I would strongly recommend Gerald Kelso Contracting for anyone's drywall needs as an excellent value."
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Charles Smith
4.2(
25
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Serving Alachua, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Charles came with two sons. He had injury to his left foot just a few days before I contacted him. He came with crutches and supervised his sons. All three are very polite. They turned off every light and locked the doors every day before they left, unlike my general contractor and builder who frequently left the lights on and door unlocked, even one time they left with the key in the dead bolt. I didn't tell Charles and sons to lock the doors and turned off the lights, they did it with their professional ethic. They also notified me the numerous defects done by my builder- the most important one being the leak from the spigot pipe causing water under my bed room's floor. I contacted Charles to repaint the interior and repair the ugly area of wall in prominent view which had been repaired by my builder and his worker six times and still ugly and also the painting was patchy. Charles and his sons corrected all. I am very pleased with them."
Response time2 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Bracewell Hogtown Home Improvement LLC
4.8(
59
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Serving Alachua, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very happy I was able to work with this contractor. Sam and Jack were an awesome team, always kept in touch with us and were always very courteous and professional. I am in love with the finished product of our exterior paint project. Would highly recommend Bracewell Painting to anyone looking to hire a painting contactor. They really went the extra mile to make us happy!"
Gallery
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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RD Painting and Maintenance
5.0(
22
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Serving Alachua, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Bob was on time. He brought 35 years to a drywall repair I would have done poorly at best trying to don it myself from Home Depot. His work looks easy- but it is not. He is excellent."
After
Fireplace complete
Deck/Porch repair
Framing complete
After

+59

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Clark Custom Renovations LLC
5.0(
10
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Serving Alachua, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very happy! Timely and responsive. Did the work in two days and it looks great! Needed to add a door to a hallway without one. They added drywall, frame and door. Very satisfied and would recommend"
Response time2 days
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

How you hang the drywall can affect the finishing process. It's often easier to finish horizontal drywall panels, as the seams run across the wall rather than up and down. Standard drywall panels are 48 inches wide, so the seam is easy to reach without bending down or stretching your arms.

Plaster itself has a higher R-value than drywall. However, there are other considerations surrounding plaster and insulation. As a general rule, it's easier to obtain consistency in insulating value and quality when working with drywall rather than plaster. Plaster walls often don't contain any insulation behind the wall covering by design, and careful evaluation is necessary when choosing to add it.

If you’re installing new drywall, you may need to skim coat the drywall first for a smooth finish and to allow the primer to adhere to the wall. It’s only necessary if there are imperfections in your drywall due to issues with the studs or improper drywall installation. If you’re refreshing existing walls, you may want to skim coat if there are imperfections across the wall. As an alternative, you can repair your drywall and sand it for a smooth finish before painting.

Some textures are easier than others to DIY, but the short answer is yes, you can absolutely texture walls yourself. You’ll need certain materials, like a trowel or paint sprayer, but the most important things you’ll need are patience and time. DIYing wall texture can save money and be a fun, messy project, but homeowners need to know that adding texture to a wall isn’t a quick project. 

Most handy homeowners can tackle removing texture from unpainted walls. Removing texture from painted walls is a bit trickier. Paint acts as a sealant, so you can’t soften the texture with water. Instead, you’ll have to add a layer of drywall compound known as a skim coat. This process is messy and takes some practice.

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