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LA Drywall Repair & Painting LLC
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Serving Canton, GA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

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Emergency services offered

"Omar delivered an excellent drywall repair job. He followed a waterproofing project in my basement that required the removal of drywall and the baseboard at the bottom of a wall. I highly recommend him and would hire him again."
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tape ,mud, sand, ready for paint
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+143

Response time2 days
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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3rd Generation Drywall
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Serving Canton, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

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"Luke's drywall man, Hymie, did an excellent patch job ( about a 4 X 6 foot area) on our basement ceiling! He matched the popcorn texture with the rest of the ceiling perfectly! I would highly recommend 3rd Generation Drywall."
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+10

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Mr. Handyman of Canton, Woodstock, and Marietta
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Serving Canton, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Warranties offered

"Mike was excellent! A very good Christian person and very skilled getting all my jobs done right. He pays attention to detail, is respectful and triple checks his work. I could not ask for a better handyman! Enjoyed talking to him and plan on scheduling more work for Mr. Handyman as long as Mike is available."
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Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Leo Home Improvement
4.9(
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Serving Canton, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Leo did a fabulous job refinishing some of the wear and tear on our home. Patched large holes in the walls, fixed ceiling work and painted to perfection! Very friendly and went the extra mile :) Will hire him again for anything we need!"
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Response time3 hrs
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

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. 

Plaster is denser, harder, and more porous than drywall, so it absorbs moisture differently. This means you’ll often need more prep work, such as thorough sanding, patching, and priming with a high-quality bonding primer. Additionally, you may need more coats of paint to achieve even coverage. While the process takes more time, it helps ensure a durable and professional-looking result.

Fixing ceiling nail pops involves similar steps to wall repair, with the major difference being the orientation of the work. Ceiling nail pops can be more challenging because you may need to work overhead, which can be physically demanding and require additional safety precautions. Additionally, the ceiling may have different materials or finishes, such as textured surfaces, which can affect the repair process. Otherwise, the fundamental steps are the same.

Drywall texture refers to the techniques used on the surface of drywall to create a pleasing visual or tactile effect. Depending on your desired outcome, drywall texture can range from incredibly subtle to a focal point of a room. Textures play a significant role in interior design and are an excellent and relatively cost-effective way to change the feeling of a room.

Drywall anchors won’t work on plaster. Instead, they will more than likely cause more damage and pull out the plaster. The best type of anchors to use on plaster walls are the ones that will bite into the surrounding area, such as molly bolts and toggle bolts. Masonry anchors with expanders on the sides also work for lighter pictures.

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