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Blys Home Solutions
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Install

Serving Pontiac, IL and surrounding areas

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Local handyman with a strong background in animal and pest control! I have multiple services listed that I am capable of providing but do not hesitate to reach out or ask for other or additional services if they are not listed. I may be able to still help!

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House Doctors of Central Illinois
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Pontiac, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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House Doctors of Central Illinois provides reliable, professional handyman and home improvement services designed to keep your home in top shape. From small repairs to larger projects, their experienced team delivers quality workmanship with a focus on efficiency, communication, and customer satisfaction. They specialize in a wide range of services including drywall repair, carpentry, door and window work, and general home maintenance. Whether you’re tackling a to-do list or need help with ongoing property upkeep, House Doctors is committed to getting the job done right the first time. Homeowners trust them for their responsiveness, attention to detail, and dependable service across every project.

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Tony's Painter & Painters Corp.
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Serving Pontiac, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

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"Quick to provide estimate and good communication of start date. However, on subsequent days (for multi-day project), it was basically 50-50 on whether they would show up on the date they said they would. Left some drips, but sanded off and repainted without complaint."
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

The two most common drywall thicknesses for ceilings are 1/2-inch and 5/8-inch. For most standard residential applications, 1/2-inch drywall is sufficient and widely used. It provides adequate support and is lighter and easier to handle during installation compared to thicker sheets. However, 5/8-inch drywall is often used for specific cases where additional benefits are needed. It is heavier but provides superior sound dampening and fire resistance. You should consider using 5/8-inch drywall for ceilings in commercial buildings, between a garage and a living space, or above a finished basement to meet building codes or for enhanced soundproofing.

Drying alone can take 1 to 4 hours to dry to the touch per plaster layer, but some types of plaster take several hours longer to dry. However, this doesn’t mean the job is done because plaster doesn’t fully harden until it cures, which can take a few days to a couple of weeks. It may take even longer if you’re building a new, pretty thick plaster wall. Allow the plaster to cure before painting it.

While it’s most common to sand plaster dry, it is possible to wet-sand plaster, too. Doing so can reduce the amount of plaster dust released into the air and make it easier to work in smaller, more delicate areas (such as around wall trim). However, some people find that wet sanding leads to more imperfections, which is why larger walls are more often dry sanded to ensure an even finish.

Costs depend on damage extent of damage, labor, finishing, and whether mold remediation is needed.

In some minor cases, you can DIY drywall repair with minimal time and money spent. This method is best when you have a hole made by a singular problem, such as accidental furniture moving, and not a continuous problem, like a rodent infestation. 

Knowing what product to use is crucial. For example, small holes only need spackle, whereas large holes might need a new piece of drywall. You can flex your DIY abilities on this project, but if you’d like a second opinion or have a more significant problem, it’s best to call in a drywall repair pro.

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