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Avatar for Luviano's Company
Luviano's Company
4.9(
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - RepairDrywall - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving North Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We are so glad we hired Eddie and his Team for our basement drywall installation! They completed the drywall for our bathroom and around our mechanical area. We reached out for a quote and Eddie came out that same week, and was able to start our project within a few days. They were very professional and did an amazing job cutting the drywall to the basement ceiling (we will be doing a blackout ceiling). We will absolutely be calling them when we are ready to proceed with the next portion of our basement!"
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%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

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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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Kevin

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

Serving North Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

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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
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Fix It Felix
4.8(
18
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving North Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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-"
Kitchen Backsplash
German Smear
Coffee Station
Bathroom Update
Kitchen Remodal

+3

Response time4 hrs
Response rate88%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jay Dzik Painting
5.0(
8
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Drywall - Repair

Serving North Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jay was extremely professional and did an amazing job from start to finish. He was clear in communication, prompt, reliable, and very easy to work with throughout the project. The quality of his work was excellent, and everything was completed efficiently and to a high standard. We really appreciated his professionalism and attention to detail. Highly recommend Jay to anyone looking for dependable and top-quality service."
Inspection
texturing
repairing
Chicago Gold Coast
Chicago Gold Coast

+19

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Drywall questions, answered by experts

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.

While not always necessary, you can glue a drywall ceiling in addition to using screws or nails. Drywall is typically secured to ceiling joists with fasteners, which is often sufficient. However, adding construction adhesive can offer benefits like preventing sagging, bridging gaps, and reducing air leaks for better energy efficiency. It may also be used for specific acoustic or insulation needs. On the other hand, many professionals advise against it because properly placed screws make the drywall structural, glue doesn't add strength, and it makes future repairs or replacements significantly more difficult. Ultimately, it's best to follow local building codes and project-specific requirements to decide if adhesive is right for your ceiling.

Yes, wainscoting is installed directly over drywall. However, ensure the drywall is in good shape since it will support the wainscoting. If the drywall has issues, such as holes, mold, or mildew, repair them before installing the wainscoting. Alternatively, you can install a plywood substrate before attaching the trim.

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.

Textured walls can increase the value of your home if the style is modern and seen as a desirable feature and not something a prospective buyer would need to remedy. A good example of this is popcorn texture versus Venetian plaster. The plaster wall would add value to your home, whereas the popcorn texture may be something a new buyer would want to remove.

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