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Avatar for Rey's Painting & Drywall LLC
Rey's Painting & Drywall LLC
5.0(
32
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving North Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Landi and his team were awesome! Super easy to work with, very professional, and the quality of the painting and drywall work was excellent. Everything came out better than expected and was finished on time. I would definitely use Rey’s Painting & Drywall LLC again and recommend them to anyone."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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The Patch Boys of Cook County
4.5(
130
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Drywall - Repair

Serving North Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Kevin was very professional, courteous and understanding person. Always responded to phone calls and any questions I had. He had good team that did the job satisfactory. On the other side, the job has become so specialized that while installing the dry wall of the ceiling, if a crack is noticed on the connecting drywall of the wall, it will not be informed nor repaired as it is not in the contract. I had to hire another guy to do the repair in drywall of the wall before painting. I still recommend him to get the job done. I still have to see how Kevin responds to phone calls about any issues, if at all arise later."
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+8

Response time9 hrs
Response rate91%
54 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excellence Painting
4.8(
45
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving North Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
Avatar for MJ Orlowski, Inc.
MJ Orlowski, Inc.
5.0(
20
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Drywall - Repair

Serving North Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He is responsible, dependable, on time and willl treat your project as if it were his own. He is a perfectionist! He is a professional and can paint anything-inside or outside."
Kids bedroom
Outcome - nice, bright ,clean look
Evanston kitchen ceiling
Bright white ceiling
Bathroom vanity

+88

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for House Doctors of Northern Illinois
House Doctors of Northern Illinois
5.0(
35
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Drywall - Repair

Serving North Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We used Eric and his team to give our house a complete face-lift...new kitchen, new bathrooms, wood floors, new doors, window framing, painting, can lights...I'm sure there is more that I am forgetting. They did AMAZING work! Eric and his guys are professional, the communication was great, the finishing touches elite, and the job was finished on the date he said it would be done (which is unheard of). I recommend Eric to all of my friends and I will continue to use him for projects that come up in our house."
Gallery
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Gallery

+41

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mars Painting
4.9(
26
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Drywall - Install

Serving North Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Crews from Mars painting are exceptional. Totally exceeded my expectations. If you need any drywall work or painting please look no further, you won’t be disappointed. The crews are very courteous and polite, great hard working people!"
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+35

18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
Avatar for Jay Dzik Painting
Jay Dzik Painting
5.0(
8
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving North Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired Jay to repair a water damaged portion of our ceiling caused by a leaky roof. Not only did he give us a fair quote on the interior drywall work to be done, he also advised that we ensure the attic where the leak had been coming in was treated for potential mold so that the project could be done right. He did a great job., kept the worksite clean and accessible to us in between visits, and was extremely pleasant to work with. We’ve already recommended him to others given his attention to detail and care."
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Chicago Gold Coast
Chicago Gold Coast

+19

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Drywall FAQs, answered by experts

The cost to skim coat drywall is $1.15 to $1.35 per square foot. Most of the cost is labor, for the necessary skills to apply the skim coat with precision using high-quality tools. This is a job better left to the professionals for the best outcomes.

Which style of corner bead you choose—whether metal or paper-faced—depends on your preference and if you’re comfortable using metal-cutting tools and a hammer. Metal bead offers superior strength and durability but its installation is slightly more involved. We’d say for most cases, it’s better to use metal bead but if you’re not comfortable working with metal, paper-faced bead will work just fine. 

It's generally recommended to hang drywall on the ceiling first before moving on to the walls. This sequence allows the ceiling sheets to provide support for the vertical wall sheets. By attaching the ceiling drywall initially, you establish a solid framework to align and attach the wall panels accurately. This method ensures a seamless and sturdy connection between the ceiling and walls, resulting in a more professional finish.

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.

In many cases, installing new drywall will boost your home value. Replacing old, damaged, cracked, or wavy drywall is a great way to improve the look and feel of your home, as new drywall installed by a professional shouldn’t have any imperfections. Additionally, removing old drywall means you’ll have open walls, so you can install new insulation and address exposed issues with plumbing and electrical systems running behind the walls. All of these fixes will also add to your home’s value.

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