"Daniel and his team was great! Highly recommend this company. They removed wood paneling in two rooms and installed new drywall. Also did several drywall repairs throughout the house."
"The contractor was responsive and did quality work. In addition to adding texture to the wall, they also fixed substandard work done by the previous contractor. I wish I had hired them to do all the drywall."
"The owner is a warm and understanding person whom you can trust while working in your home. Her work and techniques are very professional and the total job was beautiful. My daughter and I are amazed at the quality of her work! Our home looks wonderful and we will enjoy it for years to come. I will definitely refer Reliable A-Wall to my friends and neighbors."
"Chris did the new drywall installation for our restaurant in an old building. He cost a little less than I thought it would & his quality was excellent in every respect. Highly recommended!"
"Taylor did a beautiful job with our roof. We had several things go unexpected but he was able to solve each thing as it came up. He was prompt andcourteous. After he finished our roof on record time he cleaned up our yard and all waste. Taylor went over and beyond what we hired him for, he made sure that he included us on all decisions. I would hire Taylor again hands down."
Venetian plaster is a highly durable wall finish that becomes a rock-like substance once dried, making it last longer than most other wall finishes. Its lifespan can range from decades to centuries, potentially lasting a lifetime. Key factors influencing its longevity include the quality of the initial application, whether it's properly sealed against moisture, and how the wall is maintained and treated (e.g., how often it is touched or bumped). Due to its mineral content, it can also develop a patina over time.
Costs depend on damage size, labor rates, and whether additional services like painting are required.
The cost to texture drywall depends on whether you want to do the work yourself or hire a professional. The cost of the drywall mud is far lower than labor costs for applying it. The labor cost to spray drywall compound onto a wall is between $0.80 and $1.50 per square foot, while you’ll pay between $1.50 and $2 per square foot for the labor to apply the texture by hand.
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.
A common cause of separation between a wall and the ceiling is truss lift—this can happen to the ceiling of rooms directly under the attic when the seasons change and wood building materials dry out, shrink, and shift. Roof trusses often dry out at different speeds, and if the bottom pieces dry out faster than the top pieces, they can shrink and pull the attached drywall away from ceilings and walls, causing cracks. Fortunately, truss lift is only a cosmetic problem, not a structural problem, and you can fix it by separating the ceiling drywall from the roof trusses, and patching the cracks.
The Laurel, MT homeowners’ guide to drywall services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Drywall texture can create an attractive finish and add dimension to your home’s walls. This guide breaks down the factors that influence the cost to texture drywall.
Installing drywall is the most common way to finish your home’s interior. Use this drywall installation cost guide to see what your project is likely to cost.
Whether you want to spruce up a few dents and dings or fix a large surface area, investing in drywall repair costs can return your walls to a smooth, flush look.
Understanding the plaster vs. drywall debate is key to giving your home’s walls the perfect finish. Learn more about the pros, cons, and costs with our advice.
The terms drywall and Sheetrock are often used interchangeably, but one is a brand and one is a specific product. Find out which one you need in this guide.
Thick gaps and extra joint compound can alter the look of drywall. So, should drywall be butt up against a wall? Review this guide for seamless installation.