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Next Gen Construction
4.7(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Andalusia, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Quit simply, the best! Fair price, cordial, and on time. In addition, he assisted with another project I needed done that day. Hired again to install a ceiling fan on a high ceiling. I will reach out time and time again for the assuredness of a job well done!"
Modern Bathroom Remodel
Modern Kitchen
Basement remodel
Basement remodel
Basement remodel

+8

Response time2 days
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Hicks Home Services
5.0(
1
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - InstallDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Andalusia, 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!"
Bathroom
Bathroom
Finish basement drywall
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hansen Building & Renovations, LLC
5.0(
2
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For Business

Serving Andalusia, 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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Drywall questions, answered by experts

You can usually tell if you have plaster or drywall by touch (plaster is harder, colder, and smoother than drywall) or by tapping on it (drywall sounds hollow, plaster does not). If you still cannot tell, peek under an outlet cover and check the cut edges. The rough edges show the composition of the wall. You will see either drywall (two paper sheets sandwiching gypsum material) or only plaster material (no paper sheets).

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.

Yes, it is possible to rewire a house without removing the drywall, but this doesn’t work in all homes. You can pull out old wires and insert new ones if you have access to the wiring system via the ceiling or through a crawl space. Some pros can also use a magnetic kit to fish the old wire out of the wall through a hole cavity and install the new wires. Just keep in mind that doing this is less stable than removing drywall, as you won’t be able to staple the wires into the framing.

Although they have similar applications, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Their primary differences lie in their composition, consistency, and ideal use cases.

Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it thicker than joint compound. It dries quickly and is easy to sand, which makes it ideal for small wall repair projects like filling nail holes or patching minor damage.

Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum. It is primarily used for large-scale projects, such as taping and finishing the seams on newly installed drywall. It tends to shrink more than spackle and can be more difficult to spread.

While both products can be used to fill small depressions and cracks, spackle cannot replace joint compound for taping and mudding new drywall. Conversely, you can often use joint compound for small patching jobs typically done with spackle.

Yes, small, superficial cracks are normal as homes settle. Older homes have a higher chance of showing signs of settling through hairline cracks from temperature changes, moisture changes, and soil shifting. However, larger cracks, or discolored cracks from water damage, may signify a bigger problem that requires reparations and preventative measures.

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