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Deloney Handyman 40 Years of Experience
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Serving Chatham, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

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"We are remodeling our main bathroom. We hired Bruce to install an exhaust fan that needed to be vented through the roof - existing one vented in the attic. He called to understand scope of job and then he came by to look things over. While here, we asked if he could also fix and mud the ceiling (before we have a shower installed). He was professional, showed up on time every day to put needed additional layers of mud to the ceiling until it was finished. He also helped remove and install new compression valves for our new vanity (not yet purchased). Fan installation and ceiling look great!! We would not hesitate to hire him again."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
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Nesmith Painting and Drywall
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Serving Chatham, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

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Small jobs welcome

"Excellent quality drywall repair and repainting after plumbing repair left a hole in drywall basement ceiling. On time, communicated well and very clean. I will contact him again if needed."
removed wallpaper
guest bedroom
interior paint
guest bedroom
living room/hallway

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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World Painting Company
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Serving Chatham, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

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Emergency services offered

"I contacted World Painting after CertaPro dropped out of sight.  We quickly got an appointment with them and they were ready to give us a bid that day.  The price was reasonable and it included power washing, caulking, and painting our porch floor along with the entire house.
They were able to start within the week and kept us updated through out the project, letting us know what was the next step and when it would be completed.  Customer service was excellent.  When I had a question they called me back within the hour. 
They did an amazing job and we have gotten tons of compliments on it.  We would definitely use them again.
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Hair Salon Remodel
Restoring Historical Home
Remodeling Cabinets
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Crewline Construction
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Serving Chatham, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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"Ryan is a hard worker He knows how to do several types of carpentry. he is meticulous and very picky about that the job is done the way it is supposed to be done. we could not have found a better worker."
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Response time12 hrs
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

There are several benefits to wet-sanding drywall, but the main perk is that it produces far less dust than dry-sanding. As a result, wet-sanding poses fewer health risks and makes less of a mess in your home. Plus, damp sponges are less abrasive than sandpaper, so there’s a smaller chance of scratching or damaging the drywall paper. Wet-sanding also creates a smoother finish than dry-sanding.

You’ll get better results if you soundproof the whole wall. A hole through which light can pass can also let sound waves in. Acoustical or silicone sealant applied to holes and cracks can block enough sound to make a difference. However, the more layers absorb vibrations and slow or stop sound waves, the less noise you’ll have. 

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 repair plaster ceilings yourself after the cause of the ceiling damage has been addressed. However, the repair can easily take 5 hours and can be slightly challenging for those without previous experience. If you do decide to flex your DIY muscle, have a helper to help hold the ladder and pass you the tools for safety purposes.

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.

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