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Moore Drywall and Painting

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Moore Drywall and Painting

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Customers say: True professional
30 local quotes requested
35 years of experience

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"James did an outstanding job. My once popcorned ceiling is now clean and smooth. The cut-in work on the trim of the walls and doors is fantastic. I wholeheartedly recommend James Moore."

David H on November 2025

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"James did an outstanding job. My once popcorned ceiling is now clean and smooth. The cut-in work on the trim of the walls and doors is fantastic. I wholeheartedly recommend James Moore."

David H on November 2025

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J&L Handyman Services

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J&L Handyman Services

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Thank you for finding J&L Handyman Services here on Angi! I am a home services contractor with 10+ years of experience specializing in home maintenance, property upkeep, exterior repair, and routine service. I will work with you directly from estimate to completion and often book projects 2-4 weeks from first contact. I offer emergency service on a case by case basis and promise to provide top flight southern hospitality to you and your home. I back up all my work with a 30 day labor warranty. I have full electrical capabilities and lite plumbing projects are welcome. I look forward to discussing projects around the home and welcoming you into my family of clients!

"Quick response communication. Worked until schedule and got the job done day promised!"

Chris C on August 2025

Thank you for finding J&L Handyman Services here on Angi! I am a home services contractor with 10+ years of experience specializing in home maintenance, property upkeep, exterior repair, and routine service. I will work with you directly from estimate to completion and often book projects 2-4 weeks from first contact. I offer emergency service on a case by case basis and promise to provide top flight southern hospitality to you and your home. I back up all my work with a 30 day labor warranty. I have full electrical capabilities and lite plumbing projects are welcome. I look forward to discussing projects around the home and welcoming you into my family of clients!

"Quick response communication. Worked until schedule and got the job done day promised!"

Chris C on August 2025

Pegram and Sons

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Pegram and Sons

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14 years of experience

I have been a subcontractor for over 20 years. My main priority is to make sure that the customer is satisfied. I can do painting, tile work, fencing, drywall , sheetrock, trim work, etc.

I have been a subcontractor for over 20 years. My main priority is to make sure that the customer is satisfied. I can do painting, tile work, fencing, drywall , sheetrock, trim work, etc.

Color Fx Custom Coatings

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Color Fx Custom Coatings

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Customers say: Quality work
10 years of experience

100% customer satisfaction guaranteed!

"Colorfx Custom Coatings of Oxford did a very good paint job. The bill for the front door, the entry trim and some trim on a small screened in porch was $1391. I urge that prospective customers insist on best business practices — get a written estimate up front on official letterhead that includes precise details of labor costs and all materials. Bryan Mackey stated that he charges $65 an hour. Be sure to clarify ahead of time whether the written estimate is a flexible ballpark figure or a bottom line guaranteed price for labor. Insist ahead of time on receiving current receipts for all materials and keep track of actual hours worked on the job site."

Michael D on January 2018

100% customer satisfaction guaranteed!

"Colorfx Custom Coatings of Oxford did a very good paint job. The bill for the front door, the entry trim and some trim on a small screened in porch was $1391. I urge that prospective customers insist on best business practices — get a written estimate up front on official letterhead that includes precise details of labor costs and all materials. Bryan Mackey stated that he charges $65 an hour. Be sure to clarify ahead of time whether the written estimate is a flexible ballpark figure or a bottom line guaranteed price for labor. Insist ahead of time on receiving current receipts for all materials and keep track of actual hours worked on the job site."

Michael D on January 2018

Harris Construction LLC

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Harris Construction LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We Harris construction have 36 years experience in building and remodeling, we remove &install shingles, metal roofs drywall , we remove trees and debris pertaining to storm damages we do insurance jobs update jobs private home owners jobs brick blocks Concrete all types of flooring , we do have dump beds trailer and excavation work.

We Harris construction have 36 years experience in building and remodeling, we remove &install shingles, metal roofs drywall , we remove trees and debris pertaining to storm damages we do insurance jobs update jobs private home owners jobs brick blocks Concrete all types of flooring , we do have dump beds trailer and excavation work.

lc construction

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lc construction

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Free onsite estimate

I have clean background check employees that works for me.I also have sub-contractor that work for me also.Around Christmas time I have special promotions run that all the money I make go straight to fundraising to help kids have a wonderful Christmas.etc..

I have clean background check employees that works for me.I also have sub-contractor that work for me also.Around Christmas time I have special promotions run that all the money I make go straight to fundraising to help kids have a wonderful Christmas.etc..

Cherrystone Inc.

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Cherrystone Inc.

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11 years of experience

We have two crews and specialize in many areas of flooring and rem9deling. We have a combined 20 years expirience between both crews. We are based out of Starkville MS, so we are able to travel anywhere in the state of MS and surrounding areas.

We have two crews and specialize in many areas of flooring and rem9deling. We have a combined 20 years expirience between both crews. We are based out of Starkville MS, so we are able to travel anywhere in the state of MS and surrounding areas.

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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Beadboard is a decorative element and lacks the structural integrity of drywall. It cannot hold much weight and is not meant to be used as an insulator or moisture barrier, like drywall is. In almost all cases, beadboard is placed over an existing wall surface which, in modern days, is usually drywall, but decades ago could have been wood paneling.

When you are learning how to tape and mud drywall, waiting for things to dry requires a lot of patience. So how long does drywall mud take to dry? On average, it takes about 24 hours. However, it depends on things like the thickness of the mud, as well as the room’s temperature, humidity, and ventilation. Using thin layers of mud in a warm, low-humidity room with good airflow reduces average drying time. You also could speed up drying time by making use of hot drywall mud, which consists of a powder that you mix with water, instead of using pre-mixed mud. 

If you don’t have studs in the area where you want to install your TV mount, you may still be able to install a TV mount on drywall. The easiest way to install a mount on drywall is by using drywall anchors—but not just any plastic anchors. Choose molly bolts or toggle anchors, which have a weight capacity of around 50 pounds. For added support, consider pairing drywall anchors with a wall mounting plate. Extra heavy TVs may need to be mounted via the ceiling joists or beams.

Yes, 1/2-inch thick drywall is commonly used for ceilings in residential construction. It provides adequate support and is easier to handle and install compared to thicker drywall sheets. Thicker drywall, such as 5/8-inch, is typically used for ceilings in commercial buildings or areas requiring additional fire resistance or soundproofing. However, for most standard residential applications, 1/2-inch drywall is sufficient and widely accepted.

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.

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