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Hensel Plastering, LLC
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Albany, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Steve always showed up when he said he would. He cleaned up each day before leaving and a final cleanup at the end of the job. His quality was excellent. Steveâ  s final cost was less than his initial bid. An overall great experience."
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Response time9 hrs
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Chris Miller Contracting LLC
4.8(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Albany, IL 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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Hicks Home Services
New to Angi
Drywall - RepairDrywall - InstallDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Albany, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Phil is absolutely the best at what he does! He is multifaceted, extremely knowledgeable, and truly goes above and beyond. I was extremely impressed with his expertise and professionalism, and I will most definitely be using his services again. Highly recommended!"
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Finish basement drywall
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Nick's Drywall Services
4.6(
21
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Albany, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Nick responded very quickly to my request. He and his crew came out within a few days to begin work. They worked quickly and efficiently to complete the repair work . The quality was excellent. I have another projectI would like Nick to complete this winter. I would highly recommend"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

When sanding drywall mud, you’re going to create a very fine dust that may contain silica. Silica dust contains crystalline silica, which can cause long-term illnesses for people who inhale it in significant quantities. Wear a mask while sanding drywall. Then dampen a drywall sponge to wipe the dust off the drywall, helping to reduce the amount of dust that may become airborne.

The best tool for cutting a hole in drywall is a drywall saw. Its serrated blade and ergonomic design make it efficient for both straight cuts and more intricate shapes, ensuring clean and precise results in various drywall cutting applications.

If your home was built before the 1940s and was not remodeled in the past 50 or so years, you probably have plaster walls. Aside from assuming, there are some practical ways to tell if you have plaster walls, including the following: If you knock on the wall and it feels solid, not hollow, if you can’t insert a thumbtack easily, if there are cracks that look like spiderwebs, or if your home has curved, arched, or swirled walls, doorways, or window openings.

If you have an unfinished basement or attic, you could examine the backs of any finished walls to check, too.

While a normal moisture level for drywall is between 5% and 12%, replacement is recommended if you get consistent readings above 17%. At this level, the drywall is likely too compromised by extensive moisture damage to be considered safe. You can replace either the entire sheet or just the affected section. If you are unsure after a visual inspection, it is best to have a contractor or water restoration provider use a professional moisture meter to get an accurate reading.

If you only have tiny holes in your drywall (for example, dents or nail marks), you probably won’t need a patch kit. Instead, you can plug the hole with a small amount of spackle. Once the spackle dries, you can sand the area and paint over it—just like you would in the steps outlined above.

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