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Luviano's Company
4.9(
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Complete house drywall project. Done quickly and with quality. Eduardo was great to work with. Will definitely hire him again."
Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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The Patch Boys of Cook County
4.5(
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"i call patch boys for repair of drywall in bathroom due to leaking tube drain from unit above me , they came out to give me estimate on repairs and the were very reasonable price they came out to do the work they were right on time with appointment never late they did a fabulous job i would highly recommend them to friends and family i give them 5+rating on quality of work i cannot thanks them enough for the drywall repair"
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+8

Response time9 hrs
Response rate91%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excellence Painting
4.8(
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Serving Lake Forest, 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
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Lupfer Builders
4.6(
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave's crew was excellent. They installed new drywall in an existing skylight well, and repaired cracks in our ceiling in several rooms. They were very clean and were very meticulous... Fantastic paint lines! Would definitely hire them again!"
David Lupfer
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+11

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Dirty Deeds, LLC
4.2(
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We could not have been more satisfied with Dirty Deeds. We chose the virtual consultation option via Yelp and got a response from Jay within 10 minutes. After asking questions to get a better understanding of the project, he gave us a quote and told us he could be out there the following morning. We were astonished at the quick turnaround and grateful since we are looking to put our house on the market in the very near future. When Jay arrived with his team member, Juan, he re-explained what the project would entail and then Juan got to work. Juan ensured everything was covered and protected from the drywall dust/paint drips and worked extremely efficiently. Within 6 hours, our project was complete. As we are looking for a new home to purchase, we will definitely be reaching out to Dirty Deeds for any renovation needs."
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+62

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Fix It Felix
4.8(
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Fix It Felix is incredibly prompt and fairly priced. He has completed projects for me including drywall finishing, painting and trim installation cleanly and fast. I have no problem trusting him to complete my next home project. -dean-"
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+3

Response time4 hrs
Response rate88%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

You can put certain types of plaster over other types, but doing so isn't always the best idea. For example, putting a coat of gypsum over lime plaster is possible, but doing so will limit the lime plaster's breathability and potentially affect its performance.

Since cement plaster tends to leave a textured surface, no matter how much you smooth it, some people prefer to use gypsum plaster as a topcoat over cement plaster, creating a smoother surface.

Plaster itself has a higher R-value than drywall. However, there are other considerations surrounding plaster and insulation. As a general rule, it's easier to obtain consistency in insulating value and quality when working with drywall rather than plaster. Plaster walls often don't contain any insulation behind the wall covering by design, and careful evaluation is necessary when choosing to add it.

The two most common drywall thicknesses for ceilings are 1/2-inch and 5/8-inch. For most standard residential applications, 1/2-inch drywall is sufficient and widely used. It provides adequate support and is lighter and easier to handle during installation compared to thicker sheets. However, 5/8-inch drywall is often used for specific cases where additional benefits are needed. It is heavier but provides superior sound dampening and fire resistance. You should consider using 5/8-inch drywall for ceilings in commercial buildings, between a garage and a living space, or above a finished basement to meet building codes or for enhanced soundproofing.

Glass walls are more expensive overall than their brick or drywall counterparts. However, if you need walls for a building with more than two or three stories, glass walls are the more budget-friendly option.

If you want to reduce sound transmission throughout your home, soundproofing drywall is a better choice than standard drywall. However, simply installing soundproofing drywall may not completely block out noise. You’ll get the best results from incorporating it into a larger soundproofing plan that includes proper insulation and framing studs.

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