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Luviano's Company
4.9(
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Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great service, clean, quick workers, will absolutely hire again - and have been recommending them to anyone looking for drywall and home improvement"
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Ed's Drywall & Taping
4.9(
67
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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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Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bici Brothers did an amazing job. They painted the interior of my entire house(3500 sq ft). Job was completed on time and on budget. Very professional, even did work without instruction to make the project really stand out. I will use them again for my next project."
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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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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."
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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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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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Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Saul did a great job some cracks and drywall that needed to be repaired. It was a small job for him I’m sure - but he was able to get it done in a short time frame. Would definitely hire him again."
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+26

Response time2 days
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Handyman Pros
4.7(
958
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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."
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Bathroom Remodeling Before
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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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Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Cannot even tell we had waterlogged drywall! He cut out the wet stuff, installed new drywall, taped and mudded and painted. My wife and kids were all shocked you cannot even tell where the replacement drywall begins and ends. Excellent work!"
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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Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything looks brand new. Radek communicated throughout the project, was prompt, respectful and conscious of cost. Drywall work is messy, but my room was restored back to normal and clean. Highly recommended."
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Response time7 hrs
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Plaster is a pretty tough surface, but it can still sustain damage from things like bumping against it, water issues, dampness, extreme humidity changes, and plain old age. Most plaster walls last hundreds of years and will only be taken down to the base layer when major repairs are required. Being cautious around the wall, not placing furniture against it, and ensuring stable humidity are all great ways to reduce possible damage.

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.

While a normal moisture level for drywall is between 5% and 12%, replacement is recommended if you get consistent readings above 17%. At this level, the drywall is likely too compromised by extensive moisture damage to be considered safe. You can replace either the entire sheet or just the affected section. If you are unsure after a visual inspection, it is best to have a contractor or water restoration provider use a professional moisture meter to get an accurate reading.

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 can paint over drywall mud about 24 hours after application, but the exact timing depends on factors like humidity, temperature, and the thickness of the mud. For the best results, ensure the mud is completely dry to the touch and has changed from a darker gray to a lighter, chalky white. Don’t forget to sand and prime the drywall surface before you paint to create a smooth, even finish.

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