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Avatar for Bici Brothers Drywall & Painting
Bici Brothers Drywall & Painting
5.0(
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving Carol Stream, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Bici Brothers did a fantastic job on my drywall and paint project! They were timely on their communication, very professional with their work, and had great attention to detail. They went above and beyond and I would definitely hire them again for my next project. I couldn’t be happier with the results and at a fair price too!"
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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WINDY CITY DRYWALL 2 INC.
4.4(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Install

Serving Carol Stream, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Windy City Drywall, was very professional. The ceiling in a bedroom of a 1920â s bungalow clasped, Windy City Drywall fixed it quickly, it looks as if nothing ever happened. I ð ¯ recommend them!"
Response time8 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Handyman Pros
4.7(
958
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Carol Stream, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Went so so. There was an issue with the installation. The company came back out to fix their mistake. The initial install of the chair rail was too low. So the chairs were still hitting the wall and damaging it. They had to come back out to take it down and reinstall. During the take down of the original installation the contractor ripped the top layer of drywall along the entire length of the chair rails. Which damaged the walls. After this company performed the work I needed to pay another contractor to repair the walls that were damaged during this project. The damaging of the walls was not communicated to me during the rework. It was unexpected. During the rework I also had to go buy additional materials and then return unused additional materials. So this project caused me unexpected time having to spend time explaining the mistake, having to make a couple extra trips to the hardware store for materials for rework. As well as unexpected additional costs to pay a drywall contractor to mud and sand the unexpected tears in the wall. This company said the tears were because there was wallpaper that was covered up. However the drywall repair contractor I hired to fix the damage said that was not the case."
Patio Door Frame Rot Repair
Bathroom Remodeling Before
Herringbone Tiling After
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate94%
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Very little. One inch of water can stain walls, warp wood, and create a perfect environment for mold growth. One to two inches of water can do significant damage to drywall, insulation, and electrical systems. Anything over that is considered an extensive flood, often resulting in severe structural damage.

There shouldn’t be any gaps between your walls and ceiling. These can be fixed with joint compound but that is only a fix, and it’s much better if your drywall fits correctly in the first place. Sometimes gaps can appear if your foundation shifts significantly but if this is the case, you have a much bigger problem than patching drywall.

You can put certain types of plaster over other types, but doing so isn't always the best idea. For example, putting a coat of gypsum over lime plaster is possible, but doing so will limit the lime plaster's breathability and potentially affect its performance.

Since cement plaster tends to leave a textured surface, no matter how much you smooth it, some people prefer to use gypsum plaster as a topcoat over cement plaster, creating a smoother surface.

Popular wall textures include orange peel, knockdown, spray sand, and smooth finishes. Orange peel and knockdown are particularly common choices for drywall as they are simple and cost-effective. Orange peel texture has a lightly bumpy surface resembling the skin of an orange, while knockdown (sometimes called knockout) looks like a stucco finish with flattened high spots. In contrast, popcorn texture has fallen out of fashion, partly due to its past association with asbestos and a shift toward more restrained interior design styles.

You can paint over drywall mud about 24 hours after application, but the exact timing depends on factors like humidity, temperature, and the thickness of the mud. For the best results, ensure the mud is completely dry to the touch and has changed from a darker gray to a lighter, chalky white. Don’t forget to sand and prime the drywall surface before you paint to create a smooth, even finish.

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