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Avatar for Rodrigo's Painting 1 Inc.
Rodrigo's Painting 1 Inc.
4.6(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Install

Serving Park Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Manny was very professional. He replaced some water damaged drywall in my bathroom ceiling. Was right on time, worked quick and very clean. Finished product looks brand new.I would definitely recommend him and will use him in the future if needed."
Kitchen
Main from door
Parking garage
Tonw home
Kitchen

+163

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Elite Construction
4.5(
12
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For Business

Serving Park Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I hired them to drywall my entire upstairs ceiling. They did good work in a reasonable amount of time for a good price. Communicated well. All in all an excellent experience, and I would hire them again."
Response time4 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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JRG Remodeling
4.9(
59
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Park Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a basement storm door replaced Basement damaged drywall repaired and a huge crack in my living room ceiling 2 smaller ones and 1 huge one they worked all day from the time they got there til the early evening they did a great job would recommend to anyone"
Home remodel
Floor installation
Home remodel
Home remodel
Tile cabinets paint trim appliance installed

+54

Response time4 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RO Construction
4.9(
17
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For Business

Serving Park Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My friend recommended RO construction, and I was really happy with how everything turned out. Another company redid my floors, but they messed up lifting the ceramic tiles, which damaged the concrete. This made the wood floor uneven. The company refused to fix it by leveling the concrete. So, I got referred to RO construction, and they pulled up the floors, leveled the concrete, and put everything back. I was totally satisfied."
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FJS, Inc.
4.5(
11
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Park Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jorge and his associate were very punctual, efficient, and reasonable with their quote. I appreciated their expertise and knowledge! UPDATE 11/19/24: Just wanted to give a follow up on my experience with FJS, which has been amazing. I hired them about a month ago to replace a bathroom fan and vent it out the roof. It recently rained and I panicked thinking there was a leak with the new vent. Jorge was very responsive and came to check it out right away despite his busy schedule. Turns out there was no sign of water leaking in the attic or on top of the new fan. Amazing customer service and would highly recommend!"
Princess vanity
Kitchen backsplash
Kitchen backsplash
Kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel

+74

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Plastering and skimming are two different techniques for finishing walls. Plastering involves applying a thick layer of a plaster mixture—typically containing gypsum, lime, cement, sand, and water—to create a new surface. This process often requires multiple coats and is used for repairing significant damage or creating decorative textures. Skimming, on the other hand, is a technique that involves applying a thin layer of drywall compound or joint compound over an existing surface to smooth it out, covering minor imperfections, small cracks, or uneven textures for a polished look. Plastering is generally more costly and labor-intensive than skimming. Although some people use the terms interchangeably, they refer to different processes and materials.

If your premixed drywall mud is dried out or has begun to set in the bucket, you may be able to revive it by adding warm water and stirring. However, the first and most important step is to scrape off any hard, dried bits of drywall that may have accumulated toward the top of the container and throw them away because they will not easily reconstitute back into the drywall mud mix.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

Certain drywall textures, like sand and sometimes popcorn, can be smoothed by applying skim coats, sanding the walls, or chipping away the texture. However, it’s worth considering removing the texture and starting with a blank canvas. Smoothing textured walls requires a lot of sandpaper and elbow grease and can take longer than just outright removing the texture.

With its breathability and flexibility, lime plaster is among the most durable of all plaster types. It's also fire-resistant and has a proven track record, as people have been using it for thousands of years.

However, all plaster types will last for many years with the right care and treatment. Proper preparation and installation will also help ensure your plaster walls look great for as long as possible.

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