Should I sand between coats of drywall mud?

• <div><p>You should do a little bit of sanding between adding coats of mud. Knock down any ridges or significantly imperfect areas through sanding, which should help you apply the next coat of mud smoothly. If your first coat of mud is pretty smooth after it dries, a quick sanding is all you’ll need. Don’t forget to wipe away any dust after each sanding process.</p></div>

What do I do if I don't have a stud finder?

• <div><p>There are a few easy ways to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-find-stud-in-wall.htm">locate a wall stud without a stud finder</a>. First, try knocking on the wall with your knuckles. Most parts of the wall will sound hollow, but when you tap over a stud, it will sound more solid. Alternatively, since studs are spaced 16 or 24 inches apart, you can measure those distances from a corner of the room, which will always have a stud. </p></div>

Do you have to replace drywall after water damage?

• <div><p>Drywall can get wet and dry out without sustaining permanent damage, but only if the water damage is minor. If you have a small leak and are quick to correct the issue and set up blower fans and dehumidifiers, your drywall should dry out. If the leak is persistent, the drywall becomes totally waterlogged, or mold begins forming on the drywall, you should remove and replace it.</p></div>

Is it cheaper to shiplap or drywall a fireplace?

• <div><p>It’s less costly to drywall a fireplace than shiplapping it since material costs are higher for shiplap. However, if you’re DIYing the project, shiplap is less expensive since you won’t have to pay for labor. With drywall, getting a smooth finish is difficult unless you’re a pro. Shiplap is ideal for an accent wall or unique space, such as around a fireplace, since it adds texture and gives off a cozy vibe. </p></div>

Are there benefits to choosing eco-friendly drywall materials?

• <div><p>Eco-friendly options reduce environmental impact and often improve indoor air quality.</p></div>

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Q: Is it cheaper to shiplap or drywall a fireplace?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s less costly to drywall a fireplace than shiplapping it since material costs are higher for shiplap. However, if you&rsquo;re DIYing the project, shiplap is less expensive since you won&rsquo;t have to pay for labor. With drywall, getting a smooth finish is difficult unless you&rsquo;re a pro. Shiplap is ideal for an accent wall or unique space, such as around a fireplace, since it adds texture and gives off a cozy vibe. </p></div>

Rodriguez Construction LLC

Rodriguez Construction LLC

2013 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

Welcome to Rodriguez Construction LLC! We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us today!

"They were on time, gave me. Fair prices with no hidden fees. The quality of the work was excellent. This is the 3rd time they work on our home and will always reach out to them first when needing work done."

Maria S on October 2025

Welcome to Rodriguez Construction LLC! We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us today!

"They were on time, gave me. Fair prices with no hidden fees. The quality of the work was excellent. This is the 3rd time they work on our home and will always reach out to them first when needing work done."

Maria S on October 2025

JCT Solutions LLC

JCT Solutions LLC

2024 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

I’m committed to delivering top-tier professionalism and exceptional craftsmanship on every project. I don’t consider a job complete until the homeowner is 100% satisfied. Your peace of mind is my priority—call today to get started! 225-964-9037

"Mark came out to my home and was very courteous and professional. He was on time and did an excellent job. Thank you JCT Solutions LLC!!!"

Connie T on November 2025

I’m committed to delivering top-tier professionalism and exceptional craftsmanship on every project. I don’t consider a job complete until the homeowner is 100% satisfied. Your peace of mind is my priority—call today to get started! 225-964-9037

"Mark came out to my home and was very courteous and professional. He was on time and did an excellent job. Thank you JCT Solutions LLC!!!"

Connie T on November 2025

Samayoa Roofing LLC

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Samayoa Roofing LLC

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Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 91% of Angi customers

Samayoa Roofing, L.L.C. is owned and operated by Edgar Jimenez, with 20 years of experience in the Baton Rouge area. Samayoa Roofing L.L.C., has delivered quality, leadership, responsiveness and customer service with every residential or commercial construction project. Our philosophy of integrity, responsibility and quality has led Samayoa Roofing to be one of the best in the construction business.

All Out Contracting

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All Out Contracting

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

All Kinds of Construction Trades We accept many payment methods. Call us we will always one way or another try to help in all skills and trades even if just leding you in the right direction

Matney's Drywall

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Matney's Drywall

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Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Drywall installation and repair

Guarantee Restoration Services

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Guarantee Restoration Services

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Customers say: Super punctual

1974 years of experience

Guarantee Restoration provides quality disaster cleaning and repair, including 24-hour emergency services. Call on Guarantee Restoration for fire, water, wind, vandalism and other damage repair services. We are your partner for insurance property claims for your home or business. Family owned and operated since 1974, Guarantee Restoration provides professional service to homeowners, property managers and insurance companies alike. Our continued growth has expanded our service area to include Lafayette, New Orleans, North Shore, South Mississippi and Baton Rouge.

"Everyone with Guarantee Restoration was exceptional and wonderfully nice and professional. They took care of everything so that the process was a painless as possible. They coordinated with our insurance company to take care of estimates and payment. I would definitely use Guarantee Restoration again should we ever need their services."

Dana S on October 2018

Guarantee Restoration provides quality disaster cleaning and repair, including 24-hour emergency services. Call on Guarantee Restoration for fire, water, wind, vandalism and other damage repair services. We are your partner for insurance property claims for your home or business. Family owned and operated since 1974, Guarantee Restoration provides professional service to homeowners, property managers and insurance companies alike. Our continued growth has expanded our service area to include Lafayette, New Orleans, North Shore, South Mississippi and Baton Rouge.

"Everyone with Guarantee Restoration was exceptional and wonderfully nice and professional. They took care of everything so that the process was a painless as possible. They coordinated with our insurance company to take care of estimates and payment. I would definitely use Guarantee Restoration again should we ever need their services."

Dana S on October 2018

Hill's Remodeling & Handyman Service

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Hill's Remodeling & Handyman Service

5.00(

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

We do all remodeling & new construction. Will work Saturday but not Sunday in order to attend Church with my family. Will provide 24 hour emergency services on Sundays.

Hampton Enterprise LLC

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Hampton Enterprise LLC

3.40(

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1989 years of experience

Our mission at Hampton Enterprise LLC is to provide clients with superior customer service, quality work and speedy service in all aspects of their home improvement needs. Licensed, insured and trusted since 1989; come discover the Hampton difference today! We specialize in the installation and repair of Windows, Doors, Flooring, Sinks, Bathtubs, Showers, Sprinkler Systems and much more. We also offer Interior and Exterior Home Painting, Custom Welding Fabrication and Carpentry.Localy in your area just call and i will call back with a local number thank you . from James Hampton AL.Dothan 334-648-3817, AL Birmingham 334-648-3817, AL Huntsville 334-648-3817, AL Mobile 334-648-3817, AL Tuscaloosa 334-648-3817, AL Montgomery 334-578-4761, AR Little Rock 334-648-3817, AZ Phoenix 334-648-3817, CA LosAngeles/Sacramento 334-648-3817, CO Denver/Colorado Springs 334-648-3817, CT Hartford 334-648-3817, DE Dover 334-648-3817, FL Tallahassee 334-648-3817, FL Cape Canaveral/ Cocoa 334-648-3817, FL. Destin 334-648-3817, FL Gainsville 334-648-3817 Fl Jacksonville 334-648-3817, FL Orlando 334-648-3817, FL Panama City 334-648-3817, FL Tampa 334-648-3817, FL Miami 334-648-3817, GA Atlanta 334-648-3817, GA Albany 334-648-3817, GA Augusta 334-648-3817, GA Columbus 334-648-3817, GA Macon 334-648-3817, GA Valdosta 334-648-3817, IA Des Moines 334-648-3817, ID Boise 334-648-3817, IL Chicago/Springfield 334-648-3817, IN Indianapolis 334-648-3817, KS Levenworth/Topeka 334-648-3817, KY Frankfort 334-648-3817, LA New orleans/Baton Rouge 334-648-3817, MA Boston 334-648-3817, MD Annapolis 334-648-3817, ME Augusta 334-648-3817, MI Detroit/Lansing 334-648-3817, MN Saint Paul 334-648-3817, MO kansas City/Jefferson City 334-648-3817, MS Jackson 334-648-3817, MS Biloxi 334-648-3817, MS Gulf Port 334-648-3817, MT helena 334-648-3817, NC Raleigh 334-648-3817, ND Bismark 334-648-3817, NE Lincoln 334-648-3817, NJ Trenton 334-648-3817, NM Santa Fe 334-648-3817, NV Carson City 334-648-3817, NV Las Vegas 334-648-3817 NY Albany 334-648-3817, OH Columbus 334-648-3817, OK Oklahoma Ciy 334-648-3817, OR Salem 334-648-3817, PA harrisburg 334-648-3817, RI Providence 334-648-3817, SC Columbia 334-648-3817, SD Pierre 334-648-3817, TN nashville 334-648-3817, TX Austin 334-648-3817, UT Salt Lake City 334-648-3817, VA Richmond 334-648-3817, VT montpelier 334-648-3817, WI Madison 334-648-3817, WV Charleston 334-648-3817, WY Cheyenne 334-648-3817

"They guys suck."

Penny S on February 2024

Our mission at Hampton Enterprise LLC is to provide clients with superior customer service, quality work and speedy service in all aspects of their home improvement needs. Licensed, insured and trusted since 1989; come discover the Hampton difference today! We specialize in the installation and repair of Windows, Doors, Flooring, Sinks, Bathtubs, Showers, Sprinkler Systems and much more. We also offer Interior and Exterior Home Painting, Custom Welding Fabrication and Carpentry.Localy in your area just call and i will call back with a local number thank you . from James Hampton AL.Dothan 334-648-3817, AL Birmingham 334-648-3817, AL Huntsville 334-648-3817, AL Mobile 334-648-3817, AL Tuscaloosa 334-648-3817, AL Montgomery 334-578-4761, AR Little Rock 334-648-3817, AZ Phoenix 334-648-3817, CA LosAngeles/Sacramento 334-648-3817, CO Denver/Colorado Springs 334-648-3817, CT Hartford 334-648-3817, DE Dover 334-648-3817, FL Tallahassee 334-648-3817, FL Cape Canaveral/ Cocoa 334-648-3817, FL. Destin 334-648-3817, FL Gainsville 334-648-3817 Fl Jacksonville 334-648-3817, FL Orlando 334-648-3817, FL Panama City 334-648-3817, FL Tampa 334-648-3817, FL Miami 334-648-3817, GA Atlanta 334-648-3817, GA Albany 334-648-3817, GA Augusta 334-648-3817, GA Columbus 334-648-3817, GA Macon 334-648-3817, GA Valdosta 334-648-3817, IA Des Moines 334-648-3817, ID Boise 334-648-3817, IL Chicago/Springfield 334-648-3817, IN Indianapolis 334-648-3817, KS Levenworth/Topeka 334-648-3817, KY Frankfort 334-648-3817, LA New orleans/Baton Rouge 334-648-3817, MA Boston 334-648-3817, MD Annapolis 334-648-3817, ME Augusta 334-648-3817, MI Detroit/Lansing 334-648-3817, MN Saint Paul 334-648-3817, MO kansas City/Jefferson City 334-648-3817, MS Jackson 334-648-3817, MS Biloxi 334-648-3817, MS Gulf Port 334-648-3817, MT helena 334-648-3817, NC Raleigh 334-648-3817, ND Bismark 334-648-3817, NE Lincoln 334-648-3817, NJ Trenton 334-648-3817, NM Santa Fe 334-648-3817, NV Carson City 334-648-3817, NV Las Vegas 334-648-3817 NY Albany 334-648-3817, OH Columbus 334-648-3817, OK Oklahoma Ciy 334-648-3817, OR Salem 334-648-3817, PA harrisburg 334-648-3817, RI Providence 334-648-3817, SC Columbia 334-648-3817, SD Pierre 334-648-3817, TN nashville 334-648-3817, TX Austin 334-648-3817, UT Salt Lake City 334-648-3817, VA Richmond 334-648-3817, VT montpelier 334-648-3817, WI Madison 334-648-3817, WV Charleston 334-648-3817, WY Cheyenne 334-648-3817

"They guys suck."

Penny S on February 2024

Reworks Reconstruction

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Reworks Reconstruction

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2000 years of experience

REWORK RECONSTRUCTION BEIN THE HAMMOND AREA SENCE 2000 SERVING IN THE PARISHES IN ALL TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION TRADES FROM THE GROUND UP CONSTRUCTION TO THE CAP ON THE ROOF. ALL REPAIRS INTERIOR AN EXTERIOR.MOBILE HOME REPAIR IN AN OUT AN NEW REPLACEMENT METAL ROOF WITH QUALITY MATERIALS FROM VENDORS IN THE AREA AL WORK AN REPAIRS WARRANTIED.FROM THE SMALLEST TO THE BIGGEST WE CAN HANDLE WHAT EVER YOU NEED AN HAVE LIVED IN THE AREA 45 YEARS