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Anthony Alioto contracting
New to Angi

Serving Rock Falls, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

I have owned Alioto contracting for 30 years . I have built school, factory, and residential . Flooring g ,concrete, drywall, painting, ect.\nMany return customers for over 25 plus years . Plumbing, electrical, drywall, flooring, concrete, and much more free estimate.

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HiFive Helper
New to Angi

Serving Rock Falls, IL and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hello, my name is Jonathon. I am 35 yrs old have 3 boys and a beautiful wife. I'm well versed in the home improvement field through many years of working for others. I'm not trying to start a fortune 500 but trying to do good works for good prices. Call or text me, let's see what kind of good we can do for each other.

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Nick's Drywall Services
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Serving Rock Falls, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"the project was drywall repair and texturing: customer satisfaction, quality work done efficiently is nicks work ethic and priced right you can't go wrong with Nicks Drywall Service."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Assured Quality Drywall & Painting
5.0(
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Serving Rock Falls, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Overall, highly recommend specially if you want your work done professionally. He stands behind his work so he definitely are paying for quality that you were wanting. Highly recommend will use again in the future for my next renovation. Best pricing around so overall A+"
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New construction/production
New construction/production
New construction/production
New construction/production

+25

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AOM Remodeling and Restoration
4.6(
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Serving Rock Falls, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our house had a water damage that ruined much of the drywall and floor on the first floor and the basement. For such a big repair job, I carefully looked up the reviews and recommendations from Angie's list and talked to 3 contractors that have the highest ratings. AOM was one of the three. David, the owner of AOM, quickly came to our house, assessed the damage, explained to me what need to be done, showed great empathy to our loss and current situation (having to stay in hotel waiting to go back to our house), and put a very competitive bid (about 2/3 the bid of another contractor). We picked them and signed the contract. AOM uses Trello, a cloud-based project tracking system that software companies often use, to effectively and promptly communicate task description and updates to all workers and house owners. AOM workers are professional, hard working, and friendly. For such a big project, expectedly there were some hiccups and AOM had to juggle ours with their other on-going projects. David kindly explained to me various aspects of the repair work and promptly fixed any faults that we identified. I became to completely trust David's professional skill and that he would treat our house like his. Several nights and weekends David came to work late so that we could move back to normal life as soon as possible. In the end, we are very happy with our remodeled house. I sincerely recommend David and AOM for any house remodeling and restoration job."
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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.

Your walls are likely cracking due to fluctuations in the temperature outside. Drywall tends to expand and contract when temperatures and humidity levels change, and this repeated movement can lead to cracks in your walls, particularly around door frames. If you have multiple diagonal cracks, you may want to have your foundation inspected, as cracks can also be a sign of a bigger issue.

There are six levels of drywall finish, from 0 to 5, that refer to the amount of work performed during the finishing process.

Level 0: Drywall is hung with no finishing work.

Level 1: Tape is placed over the seams between drywall sheets.

Level 2: A thin layer of mud is applied over the tape and screw holes. This level is common for utility rooms or walls that will be covered.

Level 3: A full coat of mud covers the screw holes and tape, but the surface is not sanded. This is often used in garages.

Level 4: This is the most common finish for visible interior walls. It involves applying two coats of mud over seams and screw holes, with sanding between each coat, creating a smooth surface ready for flat paint.

Level 5: This is a high-end finish for luxury homes. It includes full taping, mudding, and sanding, plus a final skim coat over the entire surface before painting.

You can paint over plaster, but repair any damage to the plaster first, or the paint will crack and bubble. You should also prepare the surface of the plaster to accept paint, which gives your paint job the best chance of looking good and lasting a long time. Before applying the color you want, apply a coat or two of primer. Additionally, use latex paint, and choose a latex paint with a satin finish for areas with dampness, like bathrooms.

There are several things you should not do when installing drywall. Common mistakes include: adding too many screws, over-sanding, not adding backing support, and installing drywall unevenly. You also should avoid screwing into the same place twice, installing Sheetrock with tapered edges on the outside, and making too many joints.

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