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Hensel Plastering, LLC
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Drywall - Repair

Serving De Witt, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Contractor clean and respectful of my property. did a wonderful job in multiple areas of my home. He arrived as scheduled and completed job as scheduled."
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Response time9 hrs
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Shon's Basic labor and handyman services corporation
4.8(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving De Witt, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Cleaned up the jungle in the backyard of the house I just bought. Got the work done quickly and was able to fit me into his busy schedule in a timely manner. Happy with the work and Shon's service."
Response time9 hrs
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Chris Miller Contracting LLC
4.8(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving De Witt, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I am pleased to refer Chris Miller for any home painting project, from simple to detailed, that you may be considering. Chris painted my villa condo's large deck, railing, and pergola with excellent preparation and skill. He left the site tidy while work was in progress and cleaned up after himself when the job was completed. I was very pleased with the results of Chris's work and hired him to come back a few weeks later to do a few other small painting projects for me. Based on my experience, I would highly recommend Chris Miller Contracting LLC to anyone looking for a friendly professional painter. tidy while the work was in progress and made sure to clean up after the job was completed. I was very pleased with the results of Chris's work and hired him to come back a few weeks later to do a few other small painting projects for me. I would highly recommend Chris Miller Contracting LLC to anyone looking for a friendly professional painter."
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TS Construction
5.0(
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For Business

Serving De Witt, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Anthony showed up on time. He and his coworker were pleasant and did a wonderful job constructing my TV cabinet with fireplace insert. I highly recommend TS Construction and will definitely use them again in the future."
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+6

Response time9 hrs
Response rate96%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Whether you apply the drywall mesh before or after drywall mud depends on the type of patch it is. For self-adhesive patches, you’ll put the patch down first and then coat it with mud. Mesh patches that are not self-adhesive will require you to put mud down first and then press the mesh into it, followed by additional coats of mud.

There are a few ways to figure out if your walls are plaster or drywall, but the pushpin method is probably the easiest option. To try it, choose a part of your wall where you can insert a pushpin or thumbtack without leaving an obvious mark. If it goes in easily, you have drywall. But if the wall is tough to penetrate, that’s plaster.

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.

A nail in drywall cannot hold very much—usually only a few pounds. A nail in a stud can add support and hold around 20 pounds. If you are trying to hang something heavier, get some help from drywall anchors—toggle bolts are very strong and able to withstand more weight.

You should always hang drywall from the top down. Starting at the top makes it easier to create a straight, tight line between the ceiling and the wall. Any gaps that occur will be at the bottom, where they are easier to manage. You can either cut the bottom piece of drywall to fit the remaining space or cover the gap with baseboard trim. Additionally, starting at the top is physically easier, as you won't have to fit the top sheet into a tight space between the lower sheet and the ceiling, or try to balance the upper sheets on the lower ones while securing them.

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