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AR Painting And Renovations Inc.

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AR Painting And Renovations Inc.

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
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AR Painting And Renovations offers professional interior and exterior Renovations. The job can be as simple as only a piece of siding repair to a whole house siding replacement

"The job went amazing from start to finish. They were easy to communicate with and had great attention to detail. And, aside from amazing craftsmanship, I appreciated that each member of the crew was trustworthy."

Lauren S on July 2025

AR Painting And Renovations offers professional interior and exterior Renovations. The job can be as simple as only a piece of siding repair to a whole house siding replacement

"The job went amazing from start to finish. They were easy to communicate with and had great attention to detail. And, aside from amazing craftsmanship, I appreciated that each member of the crew was trustworthy."

Lauren S on July 2025

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MKD Drywall & painting services

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MKD Drywall & painting services

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Super Service Award
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
271 local quotes requested

MKD Drywall & Painting is a fully insured company that provides excellent quality work for your drywall and painting needs. Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today! ***for this month get 10% off on the total amount of your project***

"I had a drywall disaster one Saturday night. I thought the drywall on the affected wall would need to be replaced. As a matter of fact I was told that much by a very knowledgeable person. So I went to angie’s list with the intention to find a drywall installer. MKD was one of the providers i selected. I did that at about 8 pm on that Saturday night. I then turned on my TV to watch a movie not expecting anything till at least Monday morning. In about 3 minutes I got contacted by MKD and after discussing my options, I was happy to learn that all was not lost and that they could do a miracle saving me from installing new drywall - a 2k endeavor. And guess what, they could do it Sunday morning! Wow. Mario showed up exactly on time. He was very patient and friendly throughout the whole proce . He worked for about 7 hours and did an AMAZING job. I also asked him to touch an area in the kitchen that had bothered me and my wife for months. He took care of that too. We were a very happy family that night indeed. Thank you, Mario!! I’m going to use MKD for all my painting and deywall needs!"

Sergei G on January 2025

MKD Drywall & Painting is a fully insured company that provides excellent quality work for your drywall and painting needs. Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today! ***for this month get 10% off on the total amount of your project***

"I had a drywall disaster one Saturday night. I thought the drywall on the affected wall would need to be replaced. As a matter of fact I was told that much by a very knowledgeable person. So I went to angie’s list with the intention to find a drywall installer. MKD was one of the providers i selected. I did that at about 8 pm on that Saturday night. I then turned on my TV to watch a movie not expecting anything till at least Monday morning. In about 3 minutes I got contacted by MKD and after discussing my options, I was happy to learn that all was not lost and that they could do a miracle saving me from installing new drywall - a 2k endeavor. And guess what, they could do it Sunday morning! Wow. Mario showed up exactly on time. He was very patient and friendly throughout the whole proce . He worked for about 7 hours and did an AMAZING job. I also asked him to touch an area in the kitchen that had bothered me and my wife for months. He took care of that too. We were a very happy family that night indeed. Thank you, Mario!! I’m going to use MKD for all my painting and deywall needs!"

Sergei G on January 2025

Above Board Contractors

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Above Board Contractors

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We at Above Board Contractors are proud to do quality work, we've been remodeling entire homes. Our special focus is on remodeling kitchens, bathrooms, flooring and concrete work. No Job too small.

We at Above Board Contractors are proud to do quality work, we've been remodeling entire homes. Our special focus is on remodeling kitchens, bathrooms, flooring and concrete work. No Job too small.

Robles construction

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Robles construction

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We provide carpentry and drywall taping services, we have been in the carpentry business for 20+ years ,this is also a owner-operated business.

We provide carpentry and drywall taping services, we have been in the carpentry business for 20+ years ,this is also a owner-operated business.

Different level llc

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Different level llc

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Emergency services offered

We're a small family oriented company that started in 2017, we do general construction inside, and outside, we do it all, remodeling (renovation) is what we specialize in. We take pride in our work we treat your property like its our own to its little final detail we make it perfect

We're a small family oriented company that started in 2017, we do general construction inside, and outside, we do it all, remodeling (renovation) is what we specialize in. We take pride in our work we treat your property like its our own to its little final detail we make it perfect

Upscale Tile & Renovation

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Upscale Tile & Renovation

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The finest Tile, Drywall and General Contracting in the Chicago area! With over 35 years of experience we make dreams into reality and your vision into a plan. No project is to small or to big!

The finest Tile, Drywall and General Contracting in the Chicago area! With over 35 years of experience we make dreams into reality and your vision into a plan. No project is to small or to big!

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Butler's Handyman Services

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Butler's Handyman Services

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2 years of experience

We are locally owned & operated "Professional Handyman" company with over 20 years in the home remodeling experience. We are your one-call solution for a wide range of home maintenance and repair needs. Our amazing team of craft people are experienced knowledgeable, multi-skilled, well trained,friendly, respectful and punctual!.

We are locally owned & operated "Professional Handyman" company with over 20 years in the home remodeling experience. We are your one-call solution for a wide range of home maintenance and repair needs. Our amazing team of craft people are experienced knowledgeable, multi-skilled, well trained,friendly, respectful and punctual!.

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Drywall questions, answered by experts

If you’re installing new drywall, you may need to skim coat the drywall first for a smooth finish and to allow the primer to adhere to the wall. It’s only necessary if there are imperfections in your drywall due to issues with the studs or improper drywall installation. If you’re refreshing existing walls, you may want to skim coat if there are imperfections across the wall. As an alternative, you can repair your drywall and sand it for a smooth finish before painting.

You should stagger drywall sheets to help prevent cracking. The joints between drywall sheets are the weak spots, so if you install drywall with seams aligned, you’ll create weak lines that run across the length of the wall and extend from floor to ceiling. But when you stagger drywall, the solid sections of panels will support the joints. This can prevent seams from cracking or separating due to fluctuating temperature and humidity, vibrations from movement inside the home, and gravity.

Drywall mud should be left to dry for at least 24 hours before sanding, though drying time depends on the thickness of the application, humidity, and room temperature. Thicker layers or projects done in high humidity may require 48 hours or more of drying time. You’ll know the mud is ready when it feels completely dry and appears light in color throughout. Sanding too early can cause smudging or gouges, so patience is key for a smooth, professional-looking finish.

Yes, it’s possible to hang drywall by yourself, but it can be challenging (and more expensive). Without an extra set of hands, you’ll need to invest in a drywall lift to position the heavy drywall sheets on the wall. You can buy one of these drywall tools for a few hundred dollars at your nearest home improvement store.

Deciding whether to repair or replace drywall can be tricky, but your top considerations should be the extent of the damage and what caused the damage. For instance, if you need to repair a small hole caused by a doorknob that hit the wall, you can safely patch it without a second thought. However, if you have significant drywall damage caused by water damage, it’s best to thoroughly remove the drywall to inspect and repair the pipes behind it before replacing it.

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