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2nd Street Painting
4.6(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Monticello, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

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"Nate was very helpful. He sent two people to work who were very good at what they did, they were highly professional, courteous, and trust worthy. If ever I need to hire for drywall or painting work they will be my first call."
Oak cabinets with wood grain
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior

+19

Response time2 days
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Custom Home Updates
4.6(
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Monticello, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"our experience with shane and his team was quite positive they started on time just like they had promised on their schedule they finished on time just like they had promised on their schedule they responded positive positively to changes in process where we asked them to do some additional things under the same job and they accommodated us accommodated the request they also took ownership for 1 mistake in communications that came about during the project and freely accepted to make the improvements the way we wanted it or the changes the way that we wanted them they were extremely courteous they did a great job of after every day and after the completion of the job we were extremely satisfied and would have them do work on our home again thanks."
Custom Cast in Place Concrete Countertops
Showtime
Chiseled Edges
Simple and Clean
Clean and Warm Look

+13

Response time7 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Custom Home Updates
4.6(
101
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Drywall - Install

Serving Monticello, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I needed new wooden steps. I decided to do a small deck and steps. Estimate was reasonable. They showed up on time and were very courteous. Went beyond and were helpful and honest. Very happy with the result."
Decks & Pergolas
Kitchens
Bathrooms
Barn doors
Tile

+20

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Recommended by95%of homeowners
FG Drywall Finishing And Painting
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Serving Monticello, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

FG Drywall Finishing And Painting is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility by having 7 years experience in this field. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Residential Projects
Residential Projects
Residential Projects
Residential Projects
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+5

Response time30 mins
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Adam Lerma
New to Angi
Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Monticello, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

I recently moved from the state of Florida to Indiana in 2024, I've been doing masonry work for a little over 6 years now and the previous work I did before that I was a carpenter for 8 years a roofer for 6 years you can say I am a jack of all trades I love the work that I do and I'm hoping I will have the opportunity to work with some you lovely people of Indiana. I live in the Lafayette area and will to serve its surrounding cities.

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Drywall questions, answered by experts

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.

Plaster ceilings can sag for several reasons. In some cases, the plaster and other building materials shift and come apart over time, which is why you’ll commonly find drooping plaster ceilings in older homes. Improper installation, foot traffic, and water damage—often from a leaky roof or a broken pipe—can also cause plaster ceilings to sag.

If you’re installing new drywall, you may need to skim coat the drywall first for a smooth finish and to allow the primer to adhere to the wall. It’s only necessary if there are imperfections in your drywall due to issues with the studs or improper drywall installation. If you’re refreshing existing walls, you may want to skim coat if there are imperfections across the wall. As an alternative, you can repair your drywall and sand it for a smooth finish before painting.

There are a few ways to figure out if your walls are plaster or drywall, but the pushpin method is probably the easiest option. To try it, choose a part of your wall where you can insert a pushpin or thumbtack without leaving an obvious mark. If it goes in easily, you have drywall. But if the wall is tough to penetrate, that’s plaster.

You should leave a gap between drywall sheets because they naturally expand and contract along with the building framing as temperature and humidity change. Most pro drywall installers leave a gap of about ⅛ inch between drywall sheets, allowing the sheets to expand, contract, and shift without cracking or becoming damaged. If you don’t leave enough gaps between slabs, the edges will press against each other when they expand, and the pressure can cause visible cracks.

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