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Excellence Painting
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Richmond, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Fransisco was great! We hired him to repair some drywall and paint the ceiling. He did an excellent job and the price was very affordable! On time and communicative— will definitely hire him again!"
Response time9 hrs
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Finished Looks Construction
4.8(
127
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Richmond, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jim and his son did an amazing job on drywall repair and ,Jim is a handyman ,so we asked him if he could do a sidewalk for us !!The work did was amazing ,he is very hard worker and he is clean ,on time and very,very nice !!Would highly recommend him to anyone else and already have !!!"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate87%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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House Doctors of Northern Illinois
5.0(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Richmond, IL and surrounding areas

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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."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
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Stateline Construction
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Drywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Richmond, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Stateline Construction was very good with pricing it was in line with other bids. The workmanship was excellent. The installer was very clean and informative about the layout of the ceiling which helped my Wife and I what the finished ceiling would look like . I would hire them again"
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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IK Home Pros
4.1(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Richmond, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Life & Hope Painting Company did our drywall repair in garage from a car hitting it. What an awesome company!!! A treasure! Sergio so kind. Quick response, great service, beautiful work!! Great price! Can not recommend this company enough!! Thank you!"
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Remodeling

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Response time4 hrs
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
4J's Drywall
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Drywall - Install - For Business

Serving Richmond, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

The easiest way to remove texture from walls is the soak-and-scrape method. You’ll need to spray a section of the wall with water and let the water soak in and soften the texture. Then, you need to scrape the texture off using a drywall taping knife. This method works best with unpainted walls since paint prevents water from saturating the textured joint compound.

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.

Yes, you can speed up the time it takes for plaster to dry, but it's important to do so carefully to avoid issues like cracking or crumbling. Proper ventilation is key; open a window or use a fan to circulate air in the room. Heat can also accelerate drying, but be cautious, as too much heat can cause the plaster to dry too quickly and crack. Check the plaster's packaging for the recommended drying temperature and set the room's thermostat accordingly. While managing humidity is important, avoid using a dehumidifier, which can remove moisture too aggressively and result in crumbly plaster.

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.

It’s always better to follow proven drywall repair tips and fix the seams that look bad. However, if you simply want to make them less noticeable until you have time to fix them, you can use paint. A darker color of paint makes bad drywall tape seams less noticeable than light-colored paint. Matte paint hides bad seams better than glossy paint does, too.

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