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LS Peer Painting & Drywall
5.0(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving New Athens, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Steve did a great job at a reasonable price. He is professional, skilled and friendly. We'd had parts of walls and ceilings ripped out on 2 floors when our cast iron stack pipe broke. He replaced drywall, cut and replaced wood trim, baseboards, and wood paneling at the bottom half of one wall. Then he primed and painted. And, he cleaned up when done. We will definitely hire Steve for future jobs. Mary Thurmond"
Painting &drywall repair
Painting &drywall repair
Painting &drywall repair
Painting &drywall repair
Painting &drywall repair

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protapers
New to Angi
Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving New Athens, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Hi, this is ProTapers! We specialize in high-quality drywall installation and professional taping/finishing. With over 20 years of experience (serving clients since 2003), we take pride in delivering smooth, clean finishes that are ready for paint.\n\nWhether you need new drywall, repairs, or full taping services, we handle jobs of all sizes with attention to detail and reliable turnaround times.\n\n✔ Drywall installation & repair\n✔ Taping, mudding, and finishing\n✔ Smooth, paint-ready results\n✔ Over 20 years of experience\n\nWe’re committed to getting the job done right the first time. Feel free to reach out for a quote or to discuss your project!\n\n— ProTapers

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BluePeak Home Services
New to Angi
Drywall - RepairDrywall - Install

Serving New Athens, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. 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. \n

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Drywall FAQs, answered by experts

Technically speaking, you can use drywall primer over plasters. However, oil-based primers work the most effectively on wall plasters. Meanwhile, water-based primers work just as well with drywalls. Nowadays, there are also universal primers suitable for drywall and plaster. Overall, you will be fine as long as you are using a trustworthy brand.

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.

It’s not a good idea to plaster over broken plaster (unless by broken you’re referring to cracked, in which case that’s perfectly fine). However, broken plaster can be a sign of a larger underlying issue like foundation damage or severe damage to the lath holding up the plaster, so it’s worth investigating before you simply plaster on top of the damage.

Textured walls are a great way to hide imperfections left over by drywall installation, but many homeowners feel like it’s an outdated look, despite there being so many types of drywall texture. And while the textured walls of today are a far cry from the popcorn ceilings and faux stucco of our grandmother’s homes, if you want a more modern look or you want to install wallpaper, it’s time to smooth out your walls.

If the holes in the plaster are small, you can fill them with layers of patching plaster until they’re filled. After it dries, you can sand the plaster and paint over it. If the hole is much larger, consider using bonding plaster first and then a layer of patching plaster, completing the process with sanding and a layer of paint.

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