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T.Green Drywall
4.5(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Ellijay, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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Customers say: Quality work

"Anthony and Alex were excellent to work with. Everything they did was professional, courteous, and prompt. Communication and scheduling was easy as could be, they gave me a fair price on the work provided (especially with the quality they provided), and started/ended exactly when they said they would. I highly recommend T. Green Drywall."
mr. kimball
mr. kimball
Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Mountainview Painting and Drywall, LLC
5.0(
5
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Ellijay, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had some drywall holes in the ceiling and also needed drywall hung and finished. My husband is very picky; he goes in with a light at night, looking to ensure work is to his level of perfection. It was an amazing job! Professional, dust-free, using plastic to tape off other areas of the house, floor covered to keep plaster off the onyx floor. The rate was reasonable. They are insured and did things promptly. Highly recommend."
Piano room painting
Garage repair
Garage repair
Shower ceiling
Shower ceiling

+6

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Sarasota Service King, Inc.
4.6(
55
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Ellijay, GA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent work and will always use them. This was out 2nd project using them and will continue to use them always. Definitely recommend and 5 stars all the way!!!"
Kitchen After Remodel
Kitchen Before Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Mountain View Home Services
5.0(
7
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Ellijay, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Joshua is multi talented he has done door installation, washer repair and landscaping services in and around my home. I have experienced professional service and expertise from Joshua and I simply cannot say enough about his integrity and honesty while working for me. If I ever need more extensive work, framing, building, staining or repairs I would certainly contact Joshua because I trust his advice and his experience. Thank you Joshua for jobs well done!"
Barn style shower door
Response time5 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Troche Property and Land Services
4.3(
13
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Drywall - Install - For Business

Serving Ellijay, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Troche Lawns and Land Services LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by53%of homeowners
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Hammer-Down Remodeling LLC
5.0(
4
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Ellijay, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We couldn’t be happier with the work completed on our home. Communication was excellent. David and his team completely transformed our property by building beautiful new decks, adding much-needed living space with room additions, replacing our exterior doors, installing new flooring, completing roof repairs, painting, staining, and various other sub-projects. If you’re looking for someone who is dependable, honest, and skilled, I would absolutely recommend David and Hammer-Down Remodeling LLC. We will definitely be using them again for future projects."
Interior remodel/addition
Interior remodel/addition
Interior remodel/addition
Interior remodel/addition
Interior remodel/addition

+17

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Drywall questions, answered by experts

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.

Plaster is a beautiful finish but is labor-intensive to install and remove. It’s vulnerable to cracking and more sensitive to moisture variance than drywall. Installing plaster on a new wall is an expensive process that can take days to weeks, depending on the scope. Removing a plaster wall can also be quite expensive and time-consuming.

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.

Brick and stucco are a lot more different. You must use picture hanging clips designed for brick walls, or use a plaster rail system with adjustable hooks. Any other type of hanging hardware will cause damage to the bricks behind. You won’t be able to really use nails, either, because they’re not strong enough to go into the bricks.

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. 

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