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High Caliber Plastering
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Gene did an amazing job on my drywall everything looks phenomenal, job was done in the time he quoted and mess was basically non-existent. Would definitely recommend and will absolutely use again for any future drywall work."
Response time2 days
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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IK Home Pros
4.1(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Life & Hope Painting Company did our drywall repair in garage from a car hitting it. What an awesome company!!! A treasure! Sergio so kind. Quick response, great service, beautiful work!! Great price! Can not recommend this company enough!! Thank you!"
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Response time4 hrs
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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T Win Services
5.0(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

""Highly recommend T win Services! They were incredibly efficient, fast, and did a fantastic job. Truly very good at what they do—I couldn't be happier with their work. Will definitely use them again!""
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Izzy
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

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My name is Isidro but I go by Izzy, I’m a 36 y/o family man with a supportive wife and three kids. I’m a ((passionate)) taper and drywall finisher, I also enjoy doing interior painting and luxury wall designs, texture, and venetian plaster. I’m an honest and reliable worker with attention to detail who prioritizes customer satisfaction. I have worked as a district painter for township school district 211 and for drywall companies such as Mjs Drywall and Patch Masters of North Shore, my niche is taping and finishing but look forward to providing you with quality work!

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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Look for flaking paint or air bubbles that burst and then flake away. Paint will begin to flake after being exposed to minimal moisture or water, so it’s a good indicator of any water damage. If you notice your paint starting to flake, feel the plaster underneath to see if it is soft or damp.

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.

The best way to make long, straight cuts is to use a utility knife and a T-square to score the sheet, snap along the score, and then finish the cut by cutting through the paper on the opposite side with the utility knife. If you’re making small cuts, curved cuts, or cutouts for electrical boxes or light fixtures, you can use a manual jab saw to keep costs down, but an electric spiral saw or oscillating multi-tool will get the cleanest, fastest cuts possible.

Some textures are easier than others to DIY, but the short answer is yes, you can absolutely texture walls yourself. You’ll need certain materials, like a trowel or paint sprayer, but the most important things you’ll need are patience and time. DIYing wall texture can save money and be a fun, messy project, but homeowners need to know that adding texture to a wall isn’t a quick project. 

Whether to repair or replace water-damaged plaster depends on the scale of the damage. For small, limited areas, you can often perform a repair yourself. If you choose to paint over small patches, ensure the surface is completely dry and apply a coat of antifungal primer first to prevent mold growth. However, simply painting or plastering over the damage is only a temporary solution that doesn't address the core problem. For more extensive or long-term damage, the plaster may be compromised, and there is a risk of mold. In these cases, it is recommended to remove the damaged section of plasterboard and replace it. You may consider hiring a professional for the repair, and it's worth noting that water damage is often covered by home insurance.

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