When should I not use drywall anchors?

• <div><p>Drywall anchors aren’t necessary if there’s a stud behind the wall where you’ll be working. Studs are strong enough to support screws on their own, but they don’t run throughout the wall. If you’re doing a project that involves the entire wall and not just one part (like hanging a small painting or photo), odds are you’ll need drywall anchors at some point in the process. </p></div>

Is it less expensive to install drywall or a drop ceiling?

• <div><p>It is less expensive to install a drywall ceiling. Drop ceilings are generally more costly to install than drywall, but they're also easier to install. Drywall sheets are heavier than drop ceilings—weighing in at about 60 pounds each—so if you hire a pro, they may charge a little more for labor. You should also factor in paint costs for a drywall ceiling. The least expensive drywall ceiling option is the standard, smooth variety.</p></div>

Can you remove and reuse drywall anchors?

• <div><p>Whether you can reuse a drywall anchor or not depends on the type. Plastic expansion anchors and plastic self-drilling anchors, which expand once screwed into the wall, are single-use only. You can't straighten and reuse them after removing them from the wall.</p><p>Metal toggle bolts can be reused, provided you can successfully remove the toggle from behind the wall. Once you remove the bolt, the toggle often falls down and can be difficult to retrieve without removing the drywall.</p></div>

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Q: When should I not use drywall anchors?

• <div><p>Drywall anchors aren&rsquo;t necessary if there&rsquo;s a stud behind the wall where you&rsquo;ll be working. Studs are strong enough to support screws on their own, but they don&rsquo;t run throughout the wall. If you&rsquo;re doing a project that involves the entire wall and not just one part (like hanging a small painting or photo), odds are you&rsquo;ll need drywall anchors at some point in the process. </p></div>

Q: How do you hide drywall edges?

• <div><p>To hide drywall edges, you need to properly apply drywall tape and multiple layers of joint compound. These materials hide the seams between drywall sheets and fill the holes from drywall screws, leaving behind a smooth, flat finish to paint over. Apply joint compound smoothly, and finish the job by sanding the walls to make sure you fully hide drywall edges and other imperfections.</p></div>

Q: What is the typical duration for completing an installation?

• <div><p>Most installations take 1-3 days, depending on customization and venting setup.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2013
In February 2013 we hired Premier Construction to undertake an extensive building project which included an addition to our house that doubled the existing square footage, a remodel of the existing space, and the construction of a detached garage. Also included in the project were a rear deck, a...
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Reviewed in July 2014
Enjoyed how they handled the design and construction. Appreciated the professional service and clean up after the construction.
RICH-WOODS INC
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Reviewed in May 2012
Everything on this project has progressed smoothly from start to the current stage. There were no real hiccups that weren't easily dealt with. A wall was moved, which put a heater vent from inside to outside the bathroom. They simply cut a new hole inside the bathroom, and covered over the old...
Home Improvement 4 Less
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Reviewed in February 2013
A beautiful, professional result from these top-rated painters. Highly recommended, will absolutely use again.
Lancaster Painting LLC
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Reviewed in January 2014
Brett did great. He was very good about cleaning up and making sure he didn't get dust everywhere. He worked with me to make decision and took the time to explain the the different options. If we ever needed someone to drywall again we would use him.
Van Meter Drywall
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Reviewed in May 2010
I had a drain pipe leak in my house that damaged the livingroom ceiling. I realize by their standards this was a very small job but they were more than happy to take it on. They explained that to patch a textured ceiling was not a one day process but would require several trips to the house...
Academy Drywall
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Reviewed in January 2014
They did a fabulous job! We are totally pleased with the result. It took so much work to get all the old wallpaper off and holes filled and then totally repainted after the removal of curtain rods and shelves. Gary and Rob were easy to work with, especially when I changed my mind about the...
Gary Nelson Painting
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Reviewed in June 2012
It went really well. We had to reschedule because of the weather, but they knew we had a deadline and were able to get it done ahead of time. They were very neat and clean. They came in under their estimate, much to our surprise. They were very nice and respectful to work with--it was no...
Pat Lennon Construction LLC
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Reviewed in July 2012
There was a person who was very responsive but what we disliked is we done work with him in the past and he did a very satisfactory job and so we went to use him again and it was a whole different ball game. So we were very disappointed and we were upset because we had spent a lot of money with...
D & S Interiors
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