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Nemo Construction, LLC
4.8(
44
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Drywall - Install - For Business

Serving Fairburn, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"You cannot go wrong with hiring Raul. He lives up to his word and get the job done on time. I hired him to do a drop ceiling for me and he wound up doing some drywall work and painting in my basement also.Very easy to work with. I highly recommend Nemo construction."
Comercial building
Comercial building
Comercial building
Comercial building
Basement

+10

Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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JM Drywall
3.7(
15
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Fairburn, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"This young Man was prompt, and on time, professional, did great work, and was very skillful with my project which required tiles, dry wall, and painting. The finished product was on schedule, and looked great."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Wilson Construction
4.5(
11
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Fairburn, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was a drywall repair. I had a pipe leaking in my wall. The plumber had to cut a large rectangular hole in the wall, remove the baseboard, insulation and most of the carpet. I called Mr. Wilson Friday afternoon. He arrived Saturday as promised to estimate and completed the job the same day. I am very pleased with the quality of work."
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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CLA Service & Construction
4.7(
19
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Fairburn, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Far Exceeded my expectations from the first phone response! Same day response time to the completion of the job. Very respectful. professional, and competent. Will definitely be calling no one else except Cliff for future jobs."
new handycap stairs
balcony
new bathroom remodeling with glass shower
bathroom remodeling
preparing for install tanklees heater

+1

Response time2 hrs
Response rate96%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

The average cost to apply a skip-trowel drywall texture to walls is $1.25 to $2.00 per square foot. Ceilings cost slightly more because of the increased difficulty of working overhead. Additional cost factors include any drywall repairs and removal of existing textures or wallpaper.

You can paint over drywall mud about 24 hours after application, but the exact timing depends on factors like humidity, temperature, and the thickness of the mud. For the best results, ensure the mud is completely dry to the touch and has changed from a darker gray to a lighter, chalky white. Don’t forget to sand and prime the drywall surface before you paint to create a smooth, even finish.

Beadboard is a decorative element and lacks the structural integrity of drywall. It cannot hold much weight and is not meant to be used as an insulator or moisture barrier, like drywall is. In almost all cases, beadboard is placed over an existing wall surface which, in modern days, is usually drywall, but decades ago could have been wood paneling.

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.

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