Is it less expensive to install drywall or a drop ceiling?

• <div><p>It is less expensive to install a drywall ceiling. Drop ceilings are generally more costly to install than drywall, but they're also easier to install. Drywall sheets are heavier than drop ceilings—weighing in at about 60 pounds each—so if you hire a pro, they may charge a little more for labor. You should also factor in paint costs for a drywall ceiling. The least expensive drywall ceiling option is the standard, smooth variety.</p></div>

What is the best way to cut drywall?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Do I need drywall corners?

• <div><p>It’s a pretty good idea to have drywall corners, also called drywall beading. Drywall is a pretty brittle material and corners tend to be rubbed up against it often. Rather quickly, the edges will start crumbling and you’ll need to replace the entire panel, or add beads on top and repaint the wall. Drywall beads—which are inexpensive—provide long-term support for the drywall and protect your investment.</p></div>

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Q: Is it easier to finish horizontal or vertical drywall seams?

• <div><p>How you <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/drywall-always-needed-hard-do-right.htm">hang the drywall</a> can affect the finishing process. It's often easier to finish horizontal drywall panels, as the seams run across the wall rather than up and down. Standard drywall panels are 48 inches wide, so the seam is easy to reach without bending down or stretching your arms.</p></div>

Q: Do I need drywall corners?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s a pretty good idea to have drywall corners, also called drywall beading. Drywall is a pretty brittle material and corners tend to be rubbed up against it often. Rather quickly, the edges will start crumbling and you&rsquo;ll need to replace the entire panel, or add beads on top and repaint the wall. Drywall beads&mdash;which are inexpensive&mdash;provide long-term support for the drywall and protect your investment.</p></div>

Q: Do you need to cover a whole wall to soundproof?

• <div><p>You&rsquo;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&rsquo;ll have. </p></div>

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Reviewed in November 2018
I highly recommend A1 Quality Construction. We were looking to have 3 rooms in our basement framed, new electrical, drywall, floor and trimmed out. Dan was quick to meet with me to review my project and he provided an initial quote the same day, which was quite a bit less than the...
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Reviewed in June 2018
We hired him to have our basement finished. At first, he was very responsive. They came out to my house 3 days in a row and worked for a few hours. The first thing I noticed was that they had taken the screen out of the egress window and had forgotten to replace it, and they left the window wide...
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Reviewed in August 2016
Installed drywall mudded and finished sanding. Great work, completed promptly. Would do it again!
Liberty grace roofing and remodeling plllc
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Reviewed in June 2016
When the estimate was given, there was NO mention that I would have to hire someone else for the small drywall repair. This was a total surprise to me, an inconvenience, and it doubled the cost of the project. On top of that, the electricians did not use drop cloths to cover the work area. This...
Abp Electric
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Reviewed in January 2015
They seem to do good work, but they were HORRIBLE at communication. We waited for more than a month for them to start our job, all the while being assured every Friday afternoon that come Monday morning, they would be there and "camp out" until the job was done. Never happened. They were start...
Reading & Son Plumbing Inc
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Reviewed in January 2014
Fantastic. The water pipe had burst due to the below zero temps. After we had a company come out and fix the pipe, Randy came out and immediately started to fix the damage from water stains and drywall damage. The time taken to fix the area was about 12 hours due to letting the mud, sealant,...
Ellis Painting
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Reviewed in May 2010
He has been in for 4 days. His work is unbelievable. As far as his performance goes, I am seriously at loss of words. I don?t know what to say about the guy other than he is the best. He is ripping down all the walls in the kitchen. He is repairing any studs if need maybe and is placing new...
Precise Repair & Remodel
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