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Slim's Handyman Services
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Richmond, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

"The handyman finished the project on time. He explained very well what heâ s going to do and what he did. His quote was reasonable. Heâ s very friendly and honest. I ended up having him fix the gap between the wall and my garage door which he fixed on the same day as my first project. I highly recommend Mr. Slim!"
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Transformations by Bennett
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Serving Richmond, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

I have been in business since 2013. I have experience in interior and exterior painting. I have experience in painting Antebellum homes. I can also do any type of wood staining. Please contact me for a quote. I look forward to working with you!

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
B & W Quality Painting
3.7(
3
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Richmond, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Every customer that chooses B & W for their painting needs will get the best job possible for thei money. We are professionals and we take pride in what we do. We care about our work and we treat every customer as if they were family. We specialize in interior but do exterior as well, from fencing,porches,shutters, garages ,etc.Anything that needs painting,we've got you covered. B&W brings life back into every job that we do, we give a whole new meaning to painting. Our customers are always satisfied and always will be. Done right the first time or your money back guaranteed.

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Response time8 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Whether you apply the drywall mesh before or after drywall mud depends on the type of patch it is. For self-adhesive patches, you’ll put the patch down first and then coat it with mud. Mesh patches that are not self-adhesive will require you to put mud down first and then press the mesh into it, followed by additional coats of mud.

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. 

A common cause of separation between a wall and the ceiling is truss lift—this can happen to the ceiling of rooms directly under the attic when the seasons change and wood building materials dry out, shrink, and shift. Roof trusses often dry out at different speeds, and if the bottom pieces dry out faster than the top pieces, they can shrink and pull the attached drywall away from ceilings and walls, causing cracks. Fortunately, truss lift is only a cosmetic problem, not a structural problem, and you can fix it by separating the ceiling drywall from the roof trusses, and patching the cracks.

You can skim coat plaster, but it’s better to repair the plaster itself. A skim coat is a thin coat of drywall joint compound spread over the surface of a wall. The result is a flat finish that looks pleasing, but part of the appeal of plaster is its imperfections and aesthetic. Skim coating is best when limited to drywall applications.

Applying plaster to a wall will usually cost between $2 and $10 per square foot for both the material and labor. The cost will vary based on the quality of the plaster you’re using and whether or not prep work is required before the work begins. Wall prep can add up to about 10% to your total costs. Plastering exterior walls can be more expensive in many cases because they are taller and require scaffolding and safety equipment.

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