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Avatar for AR Painting And Renovations Inc.

AR Painting And Renovations Inc.

5.00(
13
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AR Painting And Renovations Inc.

5.00(
13
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
109 local quotes requested

AR Painting And Renovations offers professional interior and exterior Renovations. The job can be as simple as only a piece of siding repair to a whole house siding replacement

"The job went amazing from start to finish. They were easy to communicate with and had great attention to detail. And, aside from amazing craftsmanship, I appreciated that each member of the crew was trustworthy."

Lauren S on July 2025

AR Painting And Renovations offers professional interior and exterior Renovations. The job can be as simple as only a piece of siding repair to a whole house siding replacement

"The job went amazing from start to finish. They were easy to communicate with and had great attention to detail. And, aside from amazing craftsmanship, I appreciated that each member of the crew was trustworthy."

Lauren S on July 2025

Aguirre's Remodeling, LLC

1821 South 59th Court
5.00(
4
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Aguirre's Remodeling, LLC

1821 South 59th Court
5.00(
4
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

My HANDYMAN is your one stop shop for all of your REMODEL AND REPAIR NEEDS! We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Give us a call today!

"Santos was on time, on budget and reliable. He put in a new, larger window and installed a new toilet. I plan to hire him again to install a security door."

Christine P on July 2021

My HANDYMAN is your one stop shop for all of your REMODEL AND REPAIR NEEDS! We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Give us a call today!

"Santos was on time, on budget and reliable. He put in a new, larger window and installed a new toilet. I plan to hire him again to install a security door."

Christine P on July 2021

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Horton Family Group

329 W 18th St, Unit 904
5.00(
1
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Horton Family Group

329 W 18th St, Unit 904
5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

Horton Family Group is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 20 years of experience serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"Mr. Horton and his worker Alex were extremely professional, prompt, reasonably priced. Iâ m looking forward to completing more projects with this company."

Arma A on February 2021

Horton Family Group is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 20 years of experience serving Chicago, IL and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"Mr. Horton and his worker Alex were extremely professional, prompt, reasonably priced. Iâ m looking forward to completing more projects with this company."

Arma A on February 2021

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WINDY CITY DRYWALL 2 INC.

375 West Edward Street
4.68(
46
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WINDY CITY DRYWALL 2 INC.

375 West Edward Street
4.68(
46
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
22 local quotes requested
19 years of experience

At Windy City Drywall, Inc., we take great pride in our reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business. Please call for your free estimate today!

"I was extremely pleased with Eliseo....very nice guy, arrived on time for the free quote and both days for the actual work. The work was excellent. Strongly recommended based on this experience."

Dan A on November 2024

At Windy City Drywall, Inc., we take great pride in our reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business. Please call for your free estimate today!

"I was extremely pleased with Eliseo....very nice guy, arrived on time for the free quote and both days for the actual work. The work was excellent. Strongly recommended based on this experience."

Dan A on November 2024

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YB Paint

3715 West Montrose Avenue
4.74(
41
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YB Paint

3715 West Montrose Avenue
4.74(
41
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
32 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!. If you are looking for cheap jobs, don't call me. If you want jobs in perfect quality and excellent finishes, you already have my number. If you want to see more projects you can enter my page ybconstruction.org or my instagran @ybconstruction_corp

"Very reliable professional and honest"

Ramin G on October 2025

We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!. If you are looking for cheap jobs, don't call me. If you want jobs in perfect quality and excellent finishes, you already have my number. If you want to see more projects you can enter my page ybconstruction.org or my instagran @ybconstruction_corp

"Very reliable professional and honest"

Ramin G on October 2025

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Rodrigo's Painting 1 Inc.

110 North Waller Avenue, Unit 2
4.54(
23
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Rodrigo's Painting 1 Inc.

110 North Waller Avenue, Unit 2
4.54(
23
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
20 local quotes requested
18 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"? 1 Star I would strongly caution anyone from hiring this drywall contractor. He completely pulled a bait and switch on me. His original quote clearly stated the job would include taping, mudding, sanding, and priming ? but after doing only the taping and mudding, he suddenly claimed sanding and priming were ?extra" To make matters worse, the mudding work he did do is full of bubbles and looks terrible. When I tried to discuss it with him and find a solution, he hung up on me. Extremely unprofessional and dishonest from start to finish. Don?t make the same mistake I did ? look elsewhere for someone who stands behind their word and does quality work."

Billy M on October 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"? 1 Star I would strongly caution anyone from hiring this drywall contractor. He completely pulled a bait and switch on me. His original quote clearly stated the job would include taping, mudding, sanding, and priming ? but after doing only the taping and mudding, he suddenly claimed sanding and priming were ?extra" To make matters worse, the mudding work he did do is full of bubbles and looks terrible. When I tried to discuss it with him and find a solution, he hung up on me. Extremely unprofessional and dishonest from start to finish. Don?t make the same mistake I did ? look elsewhere for someone who stands behind their word and does quality work."

Billy M on October 2025

Smooth solutions

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Smooth solutions

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15 years of experience

At Smooth solutions we offers exceptional quality work and also friendly customer service where you can aim to please the customer in drywall, taping or painting needs. We strive for excellence and also 100 satisfaction from our customers. Give us a call for your next project

At Smooth solutions we offers exceptional quality work and also friendly customer service where you can aim to please the customer in drywall, taping or painting needs. We strive for excellence and also 100 satisfaction from our customers. Give us a call for your next project

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Miguel

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Miguel

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12 years of experience

Hello my name is Miguel i like to work in construction i take care every projects like its for my house make to look nice and clean also I always trying to build new things and new modern stuff and ideas for house and apartments. Also I can find a solution for any projects I would like to help

Hello my name is Miguel i like to work in construction i take care every projects like its for my house make to look nice and clean also I always trying to build new things and new modern stuff and ideas for house and apartments. Also I can find a solution for any projects I would like to help

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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.

You should wait at least 24 hours between each coat of drywall mud before sanding and adding another coat. This ensures the mud dries completely, although drying time depends on temperature, humidity, and the type of compound used. Lightweight muds dry faster, while heavier all-purpose compounds take longer. Always check for firmness and dryness before sanding or applying the next layer.

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.

Whether it’s better to screw or glue drywall depends on your specific budget and project timeline. Professional drywall installers are more likely to use screws and fasteners than adhesives, but it takes longer. But if you are DIYing your drywall installation, glue is a perfectly fine choice if you’re willing to pay extra for adhesive.

You may need to replace drywall because of smoke damage. If the drywall is covered in soot, you may be able to clean it, but it will require a lot of time and effort. You could spend hours cleaning the drywall only to find there is more damage and it needs to be replaced anyway. It’s usually easier and safer to remove the smoke-damaged drywall and replace it.

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