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Drywall Pros, Inc.
4.8(
48
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Lady Lake, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience ! Due to the tornado that swept through Ocalla FL. recently , my home incurred drywall damage in my garage , living room, family room, dining room, and master bedroom closets and bathroom. After due diligence , I chose Drywall Pros to do the repairs. Patrick Hofacker ,owner and operator of drywall pros proved to be more than capable for the job at hand, I could not be happier with the outcome ! If you are in need of drywall repair, I highly recommend Patrick and Drywall Pros. JC in Ocalla , FL."
Drywall Installation and Framing
Drywall Installation and Framing
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FRAMING
Response time2 days
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Christian Mathieu
5.0(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Lady Lake, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Christian was able to handle my projects in a professional, timely, and efficient manner from start to finish. He responded to my posting within an hour of posting he called and gave me an estimate. He arrived on time and he was even early. I had dimmers, ceiling fan, security cameras, shower water filters, mounting 75" tv and thread the wires in the wall and install aucoustic walll panels."
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Accent Wall
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JW DRYWALL & FINISHING LLC
5.0(
3
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Lady Lake, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

"I had a little cubicle set up, and it was aggravating. You could hear through it and it was just a mess. But Jeff Dixon with JW Drywall came in and framed me walls from scratch and insulated them and put drywall up and textured and painted them. All I can say is he was very efficient and it turned out beautiful. From start to finish I was 100% satisfied and if I need these kind of services again I will be using him. Highly recommend him for all your drywall needs."
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Drywall FAQs, answered by experts

It is more difficult to drywall a ceiling than it is to drywall a wall, but not so hard that DIYers can’t tackle it. One of the main issues with hanging drywall on your ceiling is getting it into place. Drywall isn’t light so, if you are hanging full drywall panels, you will need at least two (it’s better with more) people to hold the panel while you drill it into the ceiling as a single piece can weigh between 40 and 60 pounds and will need to be held in place for up to 10 minutes.

While every home has its own unique needs, ceiling drywall installation typically follows a staggered or stepped pattern to enhance structural integrity and reduce the visibility of seams. Starting from one corner, sheets are placed perpendicular to the ceiling joists, with the ends of adjacent sheets meeting along the center of the joist. The next row begins with a half sheet, ensuring joints don't align vertically. This alternating pattern, combined with proper taping and mudding, creates a seamless appearance and strengthens the ceiling structure, minimizing the risk of cracks over time.

You should wait at least 24 hours for drywall mud to dry before sanding or applying another coat. However, the exact drying time depends on several factors, including the thickness of the application, room temperature, humidity, and the type of compound used. Thicker layers, or projects in high humidity, may require 48 hours or more. Lightweight compounds tend to dry faster than heavier, all-purpose ones. You'll know the mud is ready when it feels completely dry and firm to the touch and has changed to a consistent light color. Sanding too early can cause smudging or gouges, so patience is essential for a smooth finish.

Drywall mudding can be done in one day if the project is small and the desired effect isn’t too complex. If you need multiple layers of mud, one day may not be realistic. But a single room that requires little more than joint compound on the seams and screws can be done in a day or two.

The time it takes for thinset to dry is determined by your room’s ambient temperature and humidity levels. Assuming the average humidity level is around 40% with an average temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit, thinset can dry within 48 hours. Lower temperatures and higher humidity can extend the curing process beyond 72 hours, while high heat and zero humidity can shorten the curing process. However, thinset can crack if it dries too fast.

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