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Anthony Alioto contracting
New to Angi
Drywall - Repair

Serving German Valley, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

I have owned Alioto contracting for 30 years . I have built school, factory, and residential . Flooring g ,concrete, drywall, painting, ect.\nMany return customers for over 25 plus years . Plumbing, electrical, drywall, flooring, concrete, and much more free estimate.

Hartford
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AR Painting And Renovations Inc.
5.0(
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving German Valley, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Carmen and his team were at our home to install drywall and we hired him separately to do our fireplace stone install. His attention to detail and hard work ethic is unseen these days. He did a beautiful job, worked with us to pick the perfect grout color, design of the stone, etc. and then cleaned up so nicely each day. After building a house, we’ve seen the full range of contractors and Carmen stuck out as one of the really professional ones! Can’t recommend enough!"
Cary house
Gilberts garage
Crystal Lake house
Naperville kitchen cabinets
Libertiville exterior painting

+1408

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Assured Quality Drywall & Painting
5.0(
4
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving German Valley, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Assured quality did an amazing job with remodeling my home. The original work in the home was terrible from the paint to the trim. Assured quality made sure I noticed the difference and was so detail oriented! I will be sure to call Juan again if I ever need any further renovations done in my house!"
Juan on the tall boys .
New construction/production
New construction/production
New construction/production
New construction/production

+25

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Dunrite Plastering
4.9(
11
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Serving German Valley, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

"They arrived when they said. I think it was early afternoon.  I let them in and went back to work. When I got home that evening I thought they would still be there but they were gone and the job was done. They came by later to pick up the check. Friendly and they know what they are doing. Plaster work is a specialty and when you have older homes sometimes you  have to pay more.  I  thought it was a bit pricey but  it was plaster work and I am not familiar with pricing, so it may have been right on.
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Castle Construction and Framing
4.9(
23
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving German Valley, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had a very fast response when I put in for the project. He was very open to the work I wanted done and showed up everyday to get the job done. The deck looks amazing and way better than before. Would definately hire Castle Construction and Frame again if needed. Picture added from old to new."
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Fixing and painting

+26

Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Dreesen Brothers Construction
4.8(
23
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Drywall - Repair

Serving German Valley, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

"They did so much more then painting. They painted my Kitchen, living rooms, office, and basement ceiling. also did drywall patching as needed. Did an excellent job with sanding and staining all of my windows. The Dreesen Brothers are the "jack of all trades" . They also, power washed my front porch and my deck. They are very trust worthy and are men of their word. An excellent team. I would hire them anytime.."
Trim Repaint
Walls and Trim
Custom Built-in Cabinet
Exterior Paint
Exterior Repaint

+8

Response time2 days
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

You can usually tell if you have plaster or drywall by touch (plaster is harder, colder, and smoother than drywall) or by tapping on it (drywall sounds hollow, plaster does not). If you still cannot tell, peek under an outlet cover and check the cut edges. The rough edges show the composition of the wall. You will see either drywall (two paper sheets sandwiching gypsum material) or only plaster material (no paper sheets).

The age of your home can clue you in to whether you have plaster or drywall ceilings. Homes built after the ‘70s are more likely to have drywall ceilings and walls, while older homes have plaster. You can also do the pushpin test: A pushpin will go into drywall, whereas it’s much harder to push one into a plaster wall. If you’re still unsure, ask a drywall professional to let you know which type of ceilings and walls you have.

While every home has its own unique needs, ceiling drywall installation typically follows a staggered or stepped pattern to enhance structural integrity and reduce the visibility of seams. Starting from one corner, sheets are placed perpendicular to the ceiling joists, with the ends of adjacent sheets meeting along the center of the joist. The next row begins with a half sheet, ensuring joints don't align vertically. This alternating pattern, combined with proper taping and mudding, creates a seamless appearance and strengthens the ceiling structure, minimizing the risk of cracks over time.

Drywall can get wet and dry out without sustaining permanent damage, but only if the water damage is minor. If you have a small leak and are quick to correct the issue and set up blower fans and dehumidifiers, your drywall should dry out. If the leak is persistent, the drywall becomes totally waterlogged, or mold begins forming on the drywall, you should remove and replace it.

Although they have similar applications, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Their primary differences lie in their composition, consistency, and ideal use cases.

Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it thicker than joint compound. It dries quickly and is easy to sand, which makes it ideal for small wall repair projects like filling nail holes or patching minor damage.

Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum. It is primarily used for large-scale projects, such as taping and finishing the seams on newly installed drywall. It tends to shrink more than spackle and can be more difficult to spread.

While both products can be used to fill small depressions and cracks, spackle cannot replace joint compound for taping and mudding new drywall. Conversely, you can often use joint compound for small patching jobs typically done with spackle.

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