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Avatar for 2nd Street Painting
2nd Street Painting
4.6(
80
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Sidell, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We are new to the Champaign area and our house needs extensive renovations. What extreme good luck for us that we found Nate's Painting. Nate and his staff are absolutely professional, responsive, and do high quality work at a very fair price. To date they have painted our entire home, removed an unsightly drop ceiling and replaced it with drywall, totally remodeled a bathroom, and completed several smaller jobs. Josh has done much of the work and as well as being a most conscientious and talented professional , he is just the nicest guy. We will continue to use Nate and his crew until all our renovations are complete."
Oak cabinets with wood grain
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior

+19

Response time2 days
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Renovate Revolution LLC
5.0(
6
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Install

Serving Sidell, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did an excellent job painting and drywall patching. Always cleaned up each day. Always asked if was satisfied. Most professional contractor I have ever worked with!!!! Couldn?t give a better review ?"
Painting projects
Painting projects
Painting projects
Painting projects
Painting projects

+37

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AOM Remodeling and Restoration
4.6(
52
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving Sidell, 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."
Kitchen accent
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tan and white trim room
blue and white trim room

+5

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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CU Midwest Designs
5.0(
16
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving Sidell, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired them to paint my kitchen cabinets and they did a fantastic job. The cabinets look great and everyone I spoke with was very professional and friendly. I'd definitely go back to them for more work in the future."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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CU Midwest Designs, LLC
5.0(
32
)
Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Sidell, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We are very pleased with the work CU Midwest Design completed for us. Our project included main and upper levels of interior painting with high ceilings, walls and trim, quite an extensive project. They also painted an upper deck along with all the exterior soffits. They were knowledgeable, great communicators, efficient, very professional. They take pride in their work and included us in the process."
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After
Before
After
Before

+10

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CU Midwest Designs, LLC
4.8(
26
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving Sidell, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are very pleased with the work CU Midwest Design completed for us. Our project included main and upper levels of interior painting with high ceilings, walls and trim, quite an extensive project. They also painted an upper deck along with all the exterior soffits. They were knowledgeable, great communicators, efficient, very professional. They take pride in their work and included us in the process."
Water Damage Remediation
Water Damage Remediation
Water Damage Remediation
Water Damage Remediation
Water Damage Remediation

+63

Response time2 days
Response rate98%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

All plaster walls will crack over time due to normal house settling and expansion and contraction from temperature and moisture changes. Small, thin hairline cracks are generally not serious and are mostly a cosmetic issue. However, larger or more significant cracks can indicate structural problems.

Here's how to tell the difference:

  • Cosmetic Cracks: Cracks that are 0.5 cm (0.2 inches) or thinner are typically cosmetic.

  • Structural Cracks: Cracks wider than 0.5 cm, excessive or deep cracks, multiple cracks in the same area, or cracks that span around corners can signify a structural or foundation issue. Cracks along the joints where walls meet the ceiling also warrant attention.

For cracks wider than 0.5 cm, structural repair is needed. If a crack is 2.5 cm (1 inch) or wider, or if you notice any signs of a structural problem, it is best to contact a plaster repair professional to assess the damage.

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.

Yes, applying a texture can hide minor imperfections and irregularities in drywall, but it will not cover significant damage like nail marks or screw holes. The best texture depends on the size of the flaws. For minor imperfections, popular choices like orange peel, sand, or popcorn texture are effective. For larger imperfections, you may need a more prominent style, such as a knockdown or trowel finish, to conceal them effectively.

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