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S and S Drywall Plaster Paint
5.0(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Install

Serving Saint Elmo, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Welcome to S and S Plaster Drywall and Paint, a historical restoration company. We have been dedicated to this craft for over 39 years. We pride the company on reliability, excellent communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all our projects no matter how big or small. We look forward to earning your business! We operate the old school way, when you're satisfied with our job payment is due. Not a penny before.

Response time6 hrs
Response rate98%
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Mueller Contracting LLC
New to Angi
Drywall - Install - For Business

Serving Saint Elmo, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

We are a small, family based company that provides excellent communication, and excellent work. We have a high attention to detail. We would be appreciative of your work. We have been in the construction industry for 20 years. We can provide select demolition, small structural demolition, and clean up services.

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AOM Remodeling and Restoration
4.6(
52
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving Saint Elmo, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After a "simple" bathroom repainting turned into a nightmare of peeling paint from permanent wallpaper, with damaged drywall as a result, David provided me with options for repairing the walls with a new, cost-conscious finish and then painted the room for me as well. He was extremely punctual and responsive, professional and anxious to provide excellent customer service. He was accurate in how much time the job would take, and his price guarantee made sure that no hidden costs popped up at the last minute. He did a great job, and saved us A LOT of frustration and stress."
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving Saint Elmo, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"made a low settelment on washer, still waiting for fridge to be repaired,"
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Wehrle Remodeling
5.0(
2
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Drywall - Install

Serving Saint Elmo, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Fresh Coat Painting & Drywall, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. 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

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can hammer a nail into a wall stud. But before you do, it’s important to confirm that you’re actually nailing into a stud—and not wiring, pipes, or ductwork. To check, find a few more studs in the wall, then measure to make sure they’re either 16 or 24 inches apart.

Whether you apply the drywall mesh before or after drywall mud depends on the type of patch it is. For self-adhesive patches, you’ll put the patch down first and then coat it with mud. Mesh patches that are not self-adhesive will require you to put mud down first and then press the mesh into it, followed by additional coats of mud.

This depends on how much plaster is applied and in how many layers, but a decent estimate is around 150 square feet. If you are applying only two coats on a small wall, there is a chance you may only need one or two gallons for the entire project. If you are plastering a large living room wall with high ceilings, using one of the more involved techniques–like Scagliola–that requires several coats, expect the project materials costs to add up quickly. 

Whether a drywall anchor can be reused depends on its material, type, and the method of removal. Plastic anchors, including expansion and self-drilling types, are generally designed for single use as they tend to break or deform upon removal. Metal anchors, such as toggle bolts, are more durable and may be reusable if they are not damaged during extraction. However, with toggle bolts, the toggle piece can fall into the wall cavity when the bolt is removed, making it difficult to retrieve. If an anchor is damaged during removal, for instance by having its head cut off, it cannot be reused regardless of the material.

You should wait at least 24 hours for drywall mud to dry before sanding or applying another coat. However, the exact drying time depends on several factors, including the thickness of the application, room temperature, humidity, and the type of compound used. Thicker layers, or projects in high humidity, may require 48 hours or more. Lightweight compounds tend to dry faster than heavier, all-purpose ones. You'll know the mud is ready when it feels completely dry and firm to the touch and has changed to a consistent light color. Sanding too early can cause smudging or gouges, so patience is essential for a smooth finish.

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