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Hector Mendez Construction & Renovation, LLC
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Serving Richmond, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"Hang my security camera Repair floor that is sagging Tighten screws on dining room chairs Add hole to kitchen sink for water sprinkler Several other projects, etc"
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+6

Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
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Transformations by Bennett
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Serving Richmond, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

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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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B & W Quality Painting
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Serving Richmond, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

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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%
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Plastering and skimming are two different techniques for finishing walls. Plastering involves applying a thick layer of a plaster mixture—typically containing gypsum, lime, cement, sand, and water—to create a new surface. This process often requires multiple coats and is used for repairing significant damage or creating decorative textures. Skimming, on the other hand, is a technique that involves applying a thin layer of drywall compound or joint compound over an existing surface to smooth it out, covering minor imperfections, small cracks, or uneven textures for a polished look. Plastering is generally more costly and labor-intensive than skimming. Although some people use the terms interchangeably, they refer to different processes and materials.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

On average, drywall installation costs around $2,000, with a typical range of $400 to $6,000, including materials and labor. The final price depends on several factors. The most significant is the size of the area, as many contractors charge per square foot. Other cost factors include the complexity of the job (e.g., cutting around multiple windows and doors, corners, or curved walls), accessibility, location, the thickness of the drywall, the height of the room, and the desired level of finish. The level of finish can range from simply hanging the drywall to taping and mudding the seams and painting the walls.

If you already have plaster walls and ceilings, adding new plaster costs $2 to $10 per square foot. For an average-sized room, that would come out to $1,200 to $10,000. However, the cost to replace plaster with drywall is higher—running between $720 and $1,250 for a 10-by-8-foot wall or ceiling (not including drywall finishing).

The age of your home can clue you in to whether you have plaster or drywall ceilings. Homes built after the ‘70s are more likely to have drywall ceilings and walls, while older homes have plaster. You can also do the pushpin test: A pushpin will go into drywall, whereas it’s much harder to push one into a plaster wall. If you’re still unsure, ask a drywall professional to let you know which type of ceilings and walls you have.

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