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Hansen Building & Renovations, LLC
5.0(
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For Business

Serving Alpha, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Wade does 95% of the work himself. Bid was more than fair for our project and there were no cost overruns. I was very pleased with the quality of the work and so was the city building inspector. Wade handled changes to the project when we had to move a door and stairs to a different wall midway through the project. We've already hired him for another project."
Response time3 days
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Hicks Home Services
New to Angi
Drywall - InstallDrywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Alpha, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

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Nick's Drywall Services
4.6(
21
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Alpha, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"the project was drywall repair and texturing: customer satisfaction, quality work done efficiently is nicks work ethic and priced right you can't go wrong with Nicks Drywall Service."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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James & Sons Plaster & Drywall
5.0(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Alpha, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I Don’t have any photo but I will soon 😊He does very good work 😊😊😊"
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Dentist office remodel
Dentist office remodel
Dentist office remodel
Dentist office remodel

+9

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
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LEGACY CONSTRUCTION & HAULING, LLC
4.9(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Alpha, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had him come over to quote me a cost and tell everything I needed done. Told me how long it would take and the price was right, hired him on the spot, took a half hour and he was done. Very professional. Will hire again. Definitely 5 stars."
North Liberty new home
North Liberty new home
North Liberty new home
North Liberty new home
North Liberty new home

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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Plastering and skimming are two different techniques for finishing walls. Plastering involves applying a thick layer of a plaster mixture—typically containing gypsum, lime, cement, sand, and water—to create a new surface. This process often requires multiple coats and is used for repairing significant damage or creating decorative textures. Skimming, on the other hand, is a technique that involves applying a thin layer of drywall compound or joint compound over an existing surface to smooth it out, covering minor imperfections, small cracks, or uneven textures for a polished look. Plastering is generally more costly and labor-intensive than skimming. Although some people use the terms interchangeably, they refer to different processes and materials.

Yes, it matters which side of drywall you use. One side is smooth, and the other is rough. The smooth side should be facing outward, toward the room, while the rough side should be hidden and facing the studs and framing of the house. The smooth side will be easier to apply tape, joint compound, and, later, paint to.

You can put drywall mud over paint to even out the surface or entirely resurface it. Sand the surface with 280-grit sandpaper, vacuum the debris and dust with a shop vac, and clean it with a slightly damp cloth. Allow the surface to dry. Apply drywall primer, especially if you’re skim-coating an entire wall. Apply the right type of drywall mud over the surface and smooth it with a trowel. Allow the layer to cure fully, then sand it before applying another layer or painting it.

Drywalling a garage is a smart decision if you want to protect your garage from fires, moisture damage, and exterior noise. Most garages have flammable supplies that could result in serious damage in the off chance of an accident. Drywall is fire resistant, helping to prevent fires from spreading. Not to mention, drywall can improve the appearance of a dingy, old garage.

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.

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