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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
18 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

Approved

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
21 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%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

If you’re installing new drywall, you may need to skim coat the drywall first for a smooth finish and to allow the primer to adhere to the wall. It’s only necessary if there are imperfections in your drywall due to issues with the studs or improper drywall installation. If you’re refreshing existing walls, you may want to skim coat if there are imperfections across the wall. As an alternative, you can repair your drywall and sand it for a smooth finish before painting.

A 50-pound mirror can be hung on drywall, but only if it has the support of strong hardware. Ideally, you can find the studs behind the drywall and attach the mirror to them; this will give your mirror better stability. Otherwise, confirm that you are using anchors appropriate to the weight of the mirrors. Another technique is to use French cleats—two pieces of wood that fit together, with one piece attached to the wall and the other to the mirror. This allows the weight to be distributed over a wider area.

Drywall can be installed directly on ceiling joists. In fact, this method is common in many construction projects. Drywall sheets are attached to the joists using screws, ensuring a secure and stable installation. Before attaching the drywall, it's important to mark the joist locations on the ceiling, allowing for accurate screw placement. Proper spacing between screws and careful taping and mudding of joints are crucial to creating a smooth and flawless ceiling surface. If the joists are in good condition and level, installing drywall directly on them is a practical and efficient approach.

You should leave a gap between drywall sheets because they naturally expand and contract along with the building framing as temperature and humidity change. Most pro drywall installers leave a gap of about ⅛ inch between drywall sheets, allowing the sheets to expand, contract, and shift without cracking or becoming damaged. If you don’t leave enough gaps between slabs, the edges will press against each other when they expand, and the pressure can cause visible cracks.

Choose a drill bit that is the size of the screws of the anchors you will use. You aren’t drilling through metal or concrete—hopefully—so any standard twist, wooden or all-purpose drill bit will work fine. It’s also important to have a screwdriver capable of drilling through the drywall and into the stud. The good news is most available drills, even the older ones, can do this with no issue.

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