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Avatar for Luviano's Company
Luviano's Company
4.9(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We are so glad we hired Eddie and his Team for our basement drywall installation! They completed the drywall for our bathroom and around our mechanical area. We reached out for a quote and Eddie came out that same week, and was able to start our project within a few days. They were very professional and did an amazing job cutting the drywall to the basement ceiling (we will be doing a blackout ceiling). We will absolutely be calling them when we are ready to proceed with the next portion of our basement!"
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Ed's Drywall & Taping
4.9(
67
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Ed did an absolutely fantastic job drywalling a bedroom in my house. He arrived when he said he would, completed the job in the time he estimated, and did just a perfect job. He is obviously a professional and takes great pride in his work. I would definitely hire him again for any drywall needs in the future and would recommend him highly to anyone in need of drywall installation."
Response time6 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Bici Brothers Drywall & Painting
5.0(
22
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Bici Brothers did a fantastic job on my drywall and paint project! They were timely on their communication, very professional with their work, and had great attention to detail. They went above and beyond and I would definitely hire them again for my next project. I couldn’t be happier with the results and at a fair price too!"
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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John B Ventures LLC
4.8(
228
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"John from John B Ventures LLC was extremely professional and did an amazing job. We needed to have some drywall repair completed within a very short time window- John responded quickly with a very reasonable price and did a fantastic job. We definitely recommend John B Ventures LLC and will use them for any future projects that may arise."
Power washing Fence
Power washing Fence
Power washing Fence
Boat Washing
Garage Floor

+34

Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Michael B's Painting
4.6(
222
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Michael and his team were fantastic to work with. There was never any question as to their progress or what work was being done on what day. Everything was done on time and on budget. Of course, the project turned out beautifully! Michael mentioned how much pride he and his team take in the work that they do, and it definitely shows! Would I hire them again? In a heartbeat! Would I recommend them to others looking for drywall repair and painting? ABSOLUTELY!"
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+20

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Yolis Cleaning and Painting Services
4.8(
43
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After taking a number of bids, I decided to go with Yolis C Painting. All positive reviews are well merited. We had him do some interior painting and the walls look like new. Outside trim: Admittingly, some of the old paint was chipping, but what we did not anticipate was that much of the wood had begun showing signs of rot (we own the house for 40 years). He repaired and painted it. If looking for fair pricing, professionalism, and detail orientated, they are the ones for you!"
Bartlett,
Bartlett,
Planfield, Drywall repair
Planfield, Drywall repair
Arlington Heights

+26

Response time2 days
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Handyman Pros
4.7(
958
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Went so so. There was an issue with the installation. The company came back out to fix their mistake. The initial install of the chair rail was too low. So the chairs were still hitting the wall and damaging it. They had to come back out to take it down and reinstall. During the take down of the original installation the contractor ripped the top layer of drywall along the entire length of the chair rails. Which damaged the walls. After this company performed the work I needed to pay another contractor to repair the walls that were damaged during this project. The damaging of the walls was not communicated to me during the rework. It was unexpected. During the rework I also had to go buy additional materials and then return unused additional materials. So this project caused me unexpected time having to spend time explaining the mistake, having to make a couple extra trips to the hardware store for materials for rework. As well as unexpected additional costs to pay a drywall contractor to mud and sand the unexpected tears in the wall. This company said the tears were because there was wallpaper that was covered up. However the drywall repair contractor I hired to fix the damage said that was not the case."
Patio Door Frame Rot Repair
Bathroom Remodeling Before
Herringbone Tiling After
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+18

Response time9 hrs
Response rate94%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Excellence Painting
4.8(
44
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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RF Improvements Inc
4.7(
199
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Radek was on time and worked very efficiently. He communicated well with us. His drywall and painting work is excellent! He also cleaned up thoroughly when he was done. We have already requested another quote for another project we need to have done."
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Response time7 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Installing or repairing plaster on ceilings differs slightly from performing the same motions on a wall. You’ll apply slightly less plaster to lower the overall weight of the ceiling. Wall texturing is common, whereas most ceilings are smooth plaster. Tough coat plaster is strong, meaning you can use less while retaining a solid surface.

Furring strips, thin strips of wood or metal, are not always required for ceiling drywall installation. If the ceiling surface is even and in good condition, drywall can be directly attached to the ceiling joists using screws. However, furring strips become essential when dealing with irregular surfaces or when additional insulation or soundproofing is needed. They create a level substrate for attaching the drywall. Ultimately, the decision to use furring strips depends on the condition of the existing ceiling and the specific requirements of the project.

Drying alone can take 1 to 4 hours to dry to the touch per plaster layer, but some types of plaster take several hours longer to dry. However, this doesn’t mean the job is done because plaster doesn’t fully harden until it cures, which can take a few days to a couple of weeks. It may take even longer if you’re building a new, pretty thick plaster wall. Allow the plaster to cure before painting it.

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.

Although they are used for similar tasks, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum and is primarily used for large-scale projects like taping and finishing seams on new drywall. Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it a thicker compound best suited for small wall repairs like filling nail holes or cracks, as it dries quickly and is easy to sand. For small repairs, either product can be suitable. However, you can use joint compound for small jobs in place of spackle, but you cannot use spackle for large-scale taping and mudding projects.

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