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Smooth Finish Drywall & Services LLC
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Serving Decatur, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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"Ray is an excellent professional with many years of drywall experience. I’ve used Ray on my jobs for over a decade. His work is superb and he is highly recommended by many reputable, local builders."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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Aquino & Sons Drywall LLC
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Serving Decatur, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

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Aquino & Sons Drywall LLC is proud to be locally owned and operated. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. Call on us today. We look forward to earning your business!

Recommended by60%of homeowners
Carreno Drywall, LLC
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Serving Decatur, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and stands behind our work. With over 10 years of experience, we specialize in both interior and exterior residential painting projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

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.

You can put drywall mud over paint to even out the surface or entirely resurface it. Sand the surface with 280-grit sandpaper, vacuum the debris and dust with a shop vac, and clean it with a slightly damp cloth. Allow the surface to dry. Apply drywall primer, especially if you’re skim-coating an entire wall. Apply the right type of drywall mud over the surface and smooth it with a trowel. Allow the layer to cure fully, then sand it before applying another layer or painting it.

Water-damaged drywall should almost always be replaced. Not only does it look bad, it’s a breeding ground for toxic mold. Even if you think the area is dry and there’s no active leak, the only way to be sure is to cut out the damaged area and see for yourself.

Costs depend on labor, material quality, wall preparation, and finishing requirements.

It’s always better to follow proven drywall repair tips and fix the seams that look bad. However, if you simply want to make them less noticeable until you have time to fix them, you can use paint. A darker color of paint makes bad drywall tape seams less noticeable than light-colored paint. Matte paint hides bad seams better than glossy paint does, too.

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