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

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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 rate99%
19 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
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
Jimmy Carlton
5.0(
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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

The two most common drywall thicknesses for ceilings are 1/2-inch and 5/8-inch. For most standard residential applications, 1/2-inch drywall is sufficient and widely used. It provides adequate support and is lighter and easier to handle during installation compared to thicker sheets. However, 5/8-inch drywall is often used for specific cases where additional benefits are needed. It is heavier but provides superior sound dampening and fire resistance. You should consider using 5/8-inch drywall for ceilings in commercial buildings, between a garage and a living space, or above a finished basement to meet building codes or for enhanced soundproofing.

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.

Yes, professionals often repair minor wall openings made for insulation injection to restore the surface.

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).

All plaster walls will crack over time due to normal house settling and expansion and contraction from temperature and moisture changes. Small, thin hairline cracks are generally not serious and are mostly a cosmetic issue. However, larger or more significant cracks can indicate structural problems.

Here's how to tell the difference:

  • Cosmetic Cracks: Cracks that are 0.5 cm (0.2 inches) or thinner are typically cosmetic.

  • Structural Cracks: Cracks wider than 0.5 cm, excessive or deep cracks, multiple cracks in the same area, or cracks that span around corners can signify a structural or foundation issue. Cracks along the joints where walls meet the ceiling also warrant attention.

For cracks wider than 0.5 cm, structural repair is needed. If a crack is 2.5 cm (1 inch) or wider, or if you notice any signs of a structural problem, it is best to contact a plaster repair professional to assess the damage.

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