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Caleb Carroll Painting & Sheetrock Finishing
4.9(
34
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Serving De Kalb, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Caleb did a great job on my ceiling project. The old previously repaired water stain was completely covered and the retexture he applied blended well with the rest of the room. I recommend Caleb for painting services."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate96%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fire & Ice HVAC and Contracting
4.7(
16
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Serving De Kalb, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Fire & Ice HVAC and Contracting, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Replacement condenser unit
Acid coil clean
Replacement condenser unit
Replacement
Replacement

+4

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,677
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Serving De Kalb, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Efram was professional and know what he doing and we are satisfied with his wonderful skills and Job done. But still my drywall need to be finished since he opened the wall to do his job And was told to request service for that. So far I am thankful"
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Eric Fowler Home Services
4.6(
13
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Serving De Kalb, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

"Couldn't ask for more! Returned my call, quoted a reasonable price, did the job quickly and earlier than expected, and did a beautiful job! Very happy with the work and so appreciate the results (including cleanup) and that he's a great person to work with...love my freshly painted bedrooms and will definitely use him again!"
Shower Tile
Flooring
Flooring Install
Flooring Install
Flooring Install

+92

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
5,688
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Serving De Kalb, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"Well, the first time the replacement was ordered it was the wrong one, which of course, delayed the installation a week. When it was finally installed I had to pay an additional $850 for code upgrades. This I was not informed of by Home Shield. Then we noticed that there was water on the garage floor and found that the pipe coming in from the wall was leaking at the wall so had to call the plumbing company back out to fix it. They first tried to say it was not their fault but since there wasn't a leak before they installed they did fix it. I have used Home Shield a few times before and never had a problem. Some of the companies they use are not the best so you have to research them before you commit. I have found HS service to be good if you do your homework. At the end of the day I was without hot water for almost 3 weeks but it was do to the plumbing company they sent out."
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+2

Recommended by65%of homeowners
Jimmy Carlton
5.0(
1
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Serving De Kalb, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Jimmie Carlton, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n\n

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can apply new plaster over an existing plaster surface, such as a wall or ceiling, provided the old plaster is in good condition. Before you begin, check the stability of the existing plaster. The surface must be clean, free of loose material, and have no peeling paint. It is also recommended to roughen the surface slightly to promote adhesion. For older plaster, applying a base coat like a PVA emulsion or a specific bonding agent or primer is crucial. This step makes the existing plaster less porous and ensures the new and old layers adhere properly for a smooth, long-lasting finish.

Drywall tape is made of paper, while drywall mesh is made of fiberglass or metal. Drywall mesh patches are suitable for repairing small holes in drywall, while paper drywall tape holds a crease better for corners. You need joint compound to adhere drywall tape to the wall, while mesh patches may be self-adhesive.

Popular wall textures include orange peel, knockdown, spray sand, and smooth finishes. Orange peel and knockdown are particularly common choices for drywall as they are simple and cost-effective. Orange peel texture has a lightly bumpy surface resembling the skin of an orange, while knockdown (sometimes called knockout) looks like a stucco finish with flattened high spots. In contrast, popcorn texture has fallen out of fashion, partly due to its past association with asbestos and a shift toward more restrained interior design styles.

There are six levels of drywall finish, from 0 to 5, that refer to the amount of work performed during the finishing process.

Level 0: Drywall is hung with no finishing work.

Level 1: Tape is placed over the seams between drywall sheets.

Level 2: A thin layer of mud is applied over the tape and screw holes. This level is common for utility rooms or walls that will be covered.

Level 3: A full coat of mud covers the screw holes and tape, but the surface is not sanded. This is often used in garages.

Level 4: This is the most common finish for visible interior walls. It involves applying two coats of mud over seams and screw holes, with sanding between each coat, creating a smooth surface ready for flat paint.

Level 5: This is a high-end finish for luxury homes. It includes full taping, mudding, and sanding, plus a final skim coat over the entire surface before painting.

Regular dusting, occasional repainting, and avoiding harsh scrubbing preserve the finish.

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