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Avatar for WINDY CITY DRYWALL 2 INC.
WINDY CITY DRYWALL 2 INC.
4.4(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Install

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"On time and fast work. Could have taped the drywall seams a little better but I finished the kidding myself and was able to make it come out very nice"
Response time8 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Garfield Construction, Inc.
4.8(
112
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Daniel was knowledgeable when it came to working on our installation and drywall. He knew our city's codes and made sure our inspection would pass. Daniel and his team were friendly, quick, and hard working. We highly recommend Garfield Construction."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate94%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Patch Boys of Kane County
4.5(
73
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had a really good experience with the Patch Boys. They did an awesome job from scheduling the quote to completing my drywall job. Excellent communication and customer service. I even hired them to complete an additional flooring installation that turned out great. I would definitely be using them again and would greatly recommend them."
Response time2 days
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Rodrigo's Painting 1 Inc.
4.6(
29
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Manny does an excellent job. Shows up everyday, on time. Did a beautiful job replacing our drywall in the basement & painting. He also installed new flooring. Looks awesome."
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
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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.

Wet-sanding and dry-sanding each have pros and cons. Dry-sanding is less messy, so it’s a good option if you’re trying to minimize dust (for example, if you’re sanding an occupied home or working with particularly dry or dusty drywall mud). However, dry-sanding is quicker because you don’t have to keep rinsing a sponge or wait for it to dry before painting.

It’s less costly to drywall a fireplace than shiplapping it since material costs are higher for shiplap. However, if you’re DIYing the project, shiplap is less expensive since you won’t have to pay for labor. With drywall, getting a smooth finish is difficult unless you’re a pro. Shiplap is ideal for an accent wall or unique space, such as around a fireplace, since it adds texture and gives off a cozy vibe.

To hide drywall edges, you need to properly apply drywall tape and multiple layers of joint compound. These materials hide the seams between drywall sheets and fill the holes from drywall screws, leaving behind a smooth, flat finish to paint over. Apply joint compound smoothly, and finish the job by sanding the walls to make sure you fully hide drywall edges and other imperfections.

While it’s most common to sand plaster dry, it is possible to wet-sand plaster, too. Doing so can reduce the amount of plaster dust released into the air and make it easier to work in smaller, more delicate areas (such as around wall trim). However, some people find that wet sanding leads to more imperfections, which is why larger walls are more often dry sanded to ensure an even finish.

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