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Rameh Drywall
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Serving Birmingham, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

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Warranties offered

"Rameh did a fantastic job on my drywall. My wife and I are very satisfied with his work. He arrived on time he explained what he was gonna do and after the job he cleaned up very well. We will definitely be using him again for our drywall needs in the future."
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Response time12 hrs
Response rate86%
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Mike McGee Drywall and Plaster
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Serving Birmingham, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

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Emergency services offered

"Mike was a pleasure to work with as we discussed each drywall project I wanted done and he explained how he was going to address each item. He prepared each work area with protective coverings and thoroughly cleaned up after the job was complete. I'm very pleased with the quality of his work and that of his nephew. I will definitely hire Mike for future drywall and ceiling resurfacing projects."
Response time8 hrs
124 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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R and D Drywall
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Serving Birmingham, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

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Emergency services offered

"Terrance from R and D drywall was great to work with, and I definitely recommend him to everyone! He did a great job on our drywall repair and took the time to explain his process."
Response time2 days
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Referral Painting Service
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Serving Birmingham, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Randy and his crew did a beautiful job! He really listened when I was explaining what needed to be done. The drywall repairs were flawless. They were quick and efficient, and cleaned up afterward. We will definitely recommend them to friends!"
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Response time11 hrs
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Plaster is denser, harder, and more porous than drywall, so it absorbs moisture differently. This means you’ll often need more prep work, such as thorough sanding, patching, and priming with a high-quality bonding primer. Additionally, you may need more coats of paint to achieve even coverage. While the process takes more time, it helps ensure a durable and professional-looking result.

Wet-sanding and dry-sanding each have pros and cons. Dry-sanding is less messy, so it’s a good option if you’re trying to minimize dust (for example, if you’re sanding an occupied home or working with particularly dry or dusty drywall mud). However, dry-sanding is quicker because you don’t have to keep rinsing a sponge or wait for it to dry before painting.

Yes, a fan can help drywall mud dry faster by improving air circulation and reducing humidity in the room. Drywall mud dries through evaporation, so increasing airflow speeds up this process. However, you should position the fan to blow across the room rather than directly on the wet mud. This helps prevent drying too quickly, which can cause cracking. You should also use a dehumidifier if high humidity is an issue.

While every home has its own unique needs, ceiling drywall installation typically follows a staggered or stepped pattern to enhance structural integrity and reduce the visibility of seams. Starting from one corner, sheets are placed perpendicular to the ceiling joists, with the ends of adjacent sheets meeting along the center of the joist. The next row begins with a half sheet, ensuring joints don't align vertically. This alternating pattern, combined with proper taping and mudding, creates a seamless appearance and strengthens the ceiling structure, minimizing the risk of cracks over time.

A nail in drywall cannot hold very much—usually only a few pounds. A nail in a stud can add support and hold around 20 pounds. If you are trying to hang something heavier, get some help from drywall anchors—toggle bolts are very strong and able to withstand more weight.

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