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Avatar for Luviano's Company
Luviano's Company
4.9(
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We are so glad we hired Eddie and his Team for our basement drywall installation! They completed the drywall for our bathroom and around our mechanical area. We reached out for a quote and Eddie came out that same week, and was able to start our project within a few days. They were very professional and did an amazing job cutting the drywall to the basement ceiling (we will be doing a blackout ceiling). We will absolutely be calling them when we are ready to proceed with the next portion of our basement!"
Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Rey's Painting & Drywall LLC
5.0(
26
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Landi and his team were awesome! Super easy to work with, very professional, and the quality of the painting and drywall work was excellent. Everything came out better than expected and was finished on time. I would definitely use Rey’s Painting & Drywall LLC again and recommend them to anyone."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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The Patch Boys of Cook County
4.5(
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Kevin was very professional, courteous and understanding person. Always responded to phone calls and any questions I had. He had good team that did the job satisfactory. On the other side, the job has become so specialized that while installing the dry wall of the ceiling, if a crack is noticed on the connecting drywall of the wall, it will not be informed nor repaired as it is not in the contract. I had to hire another guy to do the repair in drywall of the wall before painting. I still recommend him to get the job done. I still have to see how Kevin responds to phone calls about any issues, if at all arise later."
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+8

Response time9 hrs
Response rate91%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bici Brothers Drywall & Painting
5.0(
21
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Friendly and promptly and timely response from his staff and financial advisors and great service they tell you what the best for me thank you hopefully when I need anything will call you"
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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WINDY CITY DRYWALL 2 INC.
4.4(
50
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Eliseo & his Son are hardworking, punctual, fast & efficient. Drywall is perfect, smooth & no seams showing. Will definitely hire again."
Response time8 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Excellence Painting
4.8(
44
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Cannot even tell we had waterlogged drywall! He cut out the wet stuff, installed new drywall, taped and mudded and painted. My wife and kids were all shocked you cannot even tell where the replacement drywall begins and ends. Excellent work!"
Response time9 hrs
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Lupfer Builders
4.6(
172
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave and his crew were categorically outstanding. Our lower level was a mess after a new sump was installed. It required new drywall and some drywall damage repair and painting. New trim was installed. Finally, a laminate floor was installed. Everything used was top quality. No corners were cut. They were focused on a quality installation and that's exactly what we got. The rest of the house was protected from dust, footprints, and other damage. Every evening the area was left clean and dust-free. When the project was done I felt as though I lost friends. I found Dave to be fair, clear, and honest to a fault. He is a good person. I apologize to Dave for the delay in posting this. But it gives me an opportunity to say it still looks as good as it did on completion. We could not be any happier. It was our fortune to find him. The final cost was very fair."
David Lupfer
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+11

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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MJ Orlowski, Inc.
5.0(
20
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"MJ did a great job repairing some drywall damage caused by the removal of a chair rail. He was able to come out the day after I accepted his estimate. He set up quickly and was very attentive in ensuring his work met his high standards. He returned later the same day, after the skim coating had dried, to sand and prime. I am very pleased with the results and will reach out to him again for future project."
Kids bedroom
Outcome - nice, bright ,clean look
Evanston kitchen ceiling
Bright white ceiling
Bathroom vanity

+88

Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Rick's Decorating Service
4.6(
98
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1983

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Rick to paint and repair the walls in my childhood home. Rick is experienced in many home improvement skills. He can do most anything well. He repaired and painted walls, ceilings, closets, window frames and door frames. He even repaired some electrical wiring in the garage I needed done! I needed to trust the contractor I hired as I live out of state. I found Rick trustworthy. Rick is a professional. He communicates well, follows through, does a fantastic job and is well mannered. His son Jeff is an awesome guy too. I would use them again in a heart beat!"
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Sofit/electrical removed
Dining room sand finish

+36

Response time11 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

The easiest way to remove texture from walls is the soak-and-scrape method. You’ll need to spray a section of the wall with water and let the water soak in and soften the texture. Then, you need to scrape the texture off using a drywall taping knife. This method works best with unpainted walls since paint prevents water from saturating the textured joint compound.

When doing a DIY paint job, it can be tricky to achieve the perfect, straight line between your wall and ceiling. There are several methods, including lining it with painter’s tape and using the “cut in” brush tactic. Some homeowners choose to apply a thin line of caulk to the wall-ceiling seam to create the appearance of a perfect line.

If the holes in the plaster are small, you can fill them with layers of patching plaster until they’re filled. After it dries, you can sand the plaster and paint over it. If the hole is much larger, consider using bonding plaster first and then a layer of patching plaster, completing the process with sanding and a layer of paint.

You should wait at least 24 hours for drywall mud to dry before sanding or applying another coat. However, the exact drying time depends on several factors, including the thickness of the application, room temperature, humidity, and the type of compound used. Thicker layers, or projects in high humidity, may require 48 hours or more. Lightweight compounds tend to dry faster than heavier, all-purpose ones. You'll know the mud is ready when it feels completely dry and firm to the touch and has changed to a consistent light color. Sanding too early can cause smudging or gouges, so patience is essential for a smooth finish.

Plastering and skimming are two different techniques for finishing walls. Plastering involves applying a thick layer of a plaster mixture—typically containing gypsum, lime, cement, sand, and water—to create a new surface. This process often requires multiple coats and is used for repairing significant damage or creating decorative textures. Skimming, on the other hand, is a technique that involves applying a thin layer of drywall compound or joint compound over an existing surface to smooth it out, covering minor imperfections, small cracks, or uneven textures for a polished look. Plastering is generally more costly and labor-intensive than skimming. Although some people use the terms interchangeably, they refer to different processes and materials.

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