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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

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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

You can plaster over regular drywall, but it's essential to prepare the surface properly. Before plastering, the drywall should be clean, free of dust, and any loose or peeling paint should be removed. Applying a primer specifically designed for plastering can improve adhesion. Some professionals recommend applying a base coat of plaster or joint compound to create a better surface for the plaster to adhere to. Proper preparation ensures a smooth and durable plaster finish over regular drywall.

Some textures are easier than others to DIY, but the short answer is yes, you can absolutely texture walls yourself. You’ll need certain materials, like a trowel or paint sprayer, but the most important things you’ll need are patience and time. DIYing wall texture can save money and be a fun, messy project, but homeowners need to know that adding texture to a wall isn’t a quick project. 

The easiest way to remove texture from walls is the soak-and-scrape method. You’ll need to spray a section of the wall with water and let the water soak in and soften the texture. Then, you need to scrape the texture off using a drywall taping knife. This method works best with unpainted walls since paint prevents water from saturating the textured joint compound.

Yes, small, superficial cracks are normal as homes settle. Older homes have a higher chance of showing signs of settling through hairline cracks from temperature changes, moisture changes, and soil shifting. However, larger cracks, or discolored cracks from water damage, may signify a bigger problem that requires reparations and preventative measures.

Technically speaking, you can use drywall primer over plasters. However, oil-based primers work the most effectively on wall plasters. Meanwhile, water-based primers work just as well with drywalls. Nowadays, there are also universal primers suitable for drywall and plaster. Overall, you will be fine as long as you are using a trustworthy brand.

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