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Avatar for Luviano's Company
Luviano's Company
4.9(
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Serving Elgin, 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
Ed's Drywall & Taping
4.9(
67
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Ed did an absolutely fantastic job drywalling a bedroom in my house. He arrived when he said he would, completed the job in the time he estimated, and did just a perfect job. He is obviously a professional and takes great pride in his work. I would definitely hire him again for any drywall needs in the future and would recommend him highly to anyone in need of drywall installation."
Response time6 hrs
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Rey's Painting & Drywall LLC
5.0(
26
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The job was done quickly and efficiently without any issues Wall looked better than ever before. I would definitely recommend Rey’s Painting and Drywall."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Bici Brothers Drywall & Painting
5.0(
21
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Bici Brothers did a fantastic job on my drywall and paint project! They were timely on their communication, very professional with their work, and had great attention to detail. They went above and beyond and I would definitely hire them again for my next project. I couldn’t be happier with the results and at a fair price too!"
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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 Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Windy City Drywall, was very professional. The ceiling in a bedroom of a 1920â s bungalow clasped, Windy City Drywall fixed it quickly, it looks as if nothing ever happened. I ð ¯ recommend them!"
Response time8 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Yolis Cleaning and Painting Services
4.8(
43
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After taking a number of bids, I decided to go with Yolis C Painting. All positive reviews are well merited. We had him do some interior painting and the walls look like new. Outside trim: Admittingly, some of the old paint was chipping, but what we did not anticipate was that much of the wood had begun showing signs of rot (we own the house for 40 years). He repaired and painted it. If looking for fair pricing, professionalism, and detail orientated, they are the ones for you!"
Bartlett,
Bartlett,
Planfield, Drywall repair
Planfield, Drywall repair
Arlington Heights

+26

Response time2 days
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Sadot De la Paz Painting
4.8(
110
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The same day I requested a quote; the painter came out to review the job and setup the appointment. The very next day at the time promised; the painter started the job. He and his team were very thorough and clean and fast. Drywall repairs, and painting came out brand new. I highly recommend this company!"
Preparing Area
garage
bathroom
living room molding replacement
deck before spray paint

+241

Response time1 day
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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RF Improvements Inc
4.7(
199
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Radek was on time and worked very efficiently. He communicated well with us. His drywall and painting work is excellent! He also cleaned up thoroughly when he was done. We have already requested another quote for another project we need to have done."
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Response time7 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

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.

If your home was built before the 1940s and was not remodeled in the past 50 or so years, you probably have plaster walls. Aside from assuming, there are some practical ways to tell if you have plaster walls, including the following: If you knock on the wall and it feels solid, not hollow, if you can’t insert a thumbtack easily, if there are cracks that look like spiderwebs, or if your home has curved, arched, or swirled walls, doorways, or window openings.

If you have an unfinished basement or attic, you could examine the backs of any finished walls to check, too.

Options include bricks, natural stone, and concrete blocks. Choose based on durability, aesthetics, and budget.

It is possible to apply plaster on the interior or exterior of your home, but we don’t recommend it. Plaster is easy to apply in theory, but in reality, it can be a challenging material to work with, and it’s difficult to get the finished product to look clean, even, and smooth. Many DIYers end up calling in a professional afterward to touch up the area or even redo it entirely because of mistakes they made in the process. Hiring a plaster pro will cost more, but it’s usually the best option to achieve high-quality results.

Drywall mudding can be done in one day if the project is small and the desired effect isn’t too complex. If you need multiple layers of mud, one day may not be realistic. But a single room that requires little more than joint compound on the seams and screws can be done in a day or two.

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