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

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mr. Gerald did an excellent job repairing the drywall in my garage. He textured the repaired drywall identically as the current surrounding wall with just his drywall mud trowel. I have never seen someone do this and it was great. I certainly recommend Gerald Kelsoe Contracting LLC for drywall repair projects."
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Atkins Home Services
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Serving Alachua, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Josh is so professional and kind at the same time. He honestly cares about the people he’s working for. He fixed a door problem for me that was caused by someone else. It looks amazing! I definitely recommend him if you need anything done."
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Clark Custom Renovations LLC
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Serving Alachua, FL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"This was a BIG job and Adam over-delivered! After a bad flooding incident, Adam rebuilt the entire master bathroom, master bedroom, kitchen, and living room. He replaced all of the sub-flooring, vinyl flooring, drywall, and did a great job replacing the base and ceiling trim. Adam is a great listener (massively important!), and he provided multiple solutions to fit the budget before he started. I would highly recommend his work to anyone in need of a talented and trustworthy contractor."
Response time2 days
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Drywall is safe to cut as long as you follow proper procedures, such as wearing personal protective equipment and using the right tools to score and cut the drywall. When cutting new drywall, it can release dust with silica and other compounds that could pose health risks. Leave cutting drywall to the pros, or wear a high-quality respiratory mask, goggles, and other PPE when handling drywall.

You should leave a gap between drywall sheets because they naturally expand and contract along with the building framing as temperature and humidity change. Most pro drywall installers leave a gap of about ⅛ inch between drywall sheets, allowing the sheets to expand, contract, and shift without cracking or becoming damaged. If you don’t leave enough gaps between slabs, the edges will press against each other when they expand, and the pressure can cause visible cracks.

Drywall tape is made of paper, while drywall mesh is made of fiberglass or metal. Drywall mesh patches are suitable for repairing small holes in drywall, while paper drywall tape holds a crease better for corners. You need joint compound to adhere drywall tape to the wall, while mesh patches may be self-adhesive.

The cost to skim coat drywall is $1.15 to $1.35 per square foot. Most of the cost is labor, for the necessary skills to apply the skim coat with precision using high-quality tools. This is a job better left to the professionals for the best outcomes.

There is no way to cut drywall without making dust, but you can reduce the amount of dust and especially the dangerous airborne particles by using manual cutting tools. Using a utility knife to score and snap your drywall will minimize dust production, and a jab saw for cutting cutouts for boxes and fixtures will generate almost no airborne dust. Even if you use these methods, you should still wear a respirator and safety goggles to avoid damage to your lungs and eyes.

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