Is removing a wall texture hard?

• <div><p>Most handy homeowners can tackle removing texture from unpainted walls. Removing texture from painted walls is a bit trickier. Paint acts as a sealant, so you can’t soften the texture with water. Instead, you’ll have to add a layer of drywall compound known as a skim coat. This process is messy and takes some practice.</p></div>

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Q: Who do I hire to texture my drywall?

• <div><p>A <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/drywall-installers/">local drywall contractor</a> can texture your drywall for you. Drywall contractors are a better choice than general handy people because the contractors have a lot of experience working with drywall mud. The process is somewhat of an art thanks to the complexity of working with the mud, so call in a drywall pro who knows what they&rsquo;re doing. </p></div>

Q: Should I sand between coats of drywall mud?

• <div><p>You should do a little bit of sanding between adding coats of mud. Knock down any ridges or significantly imperfect areas through sanding, which should help you apply the next coat of mud smoothly. If your first coat of mud is pretty smooth after it dries, a quick sanding is all you&rsquo;ll need. Don&rsquo;t forget to wipe away any dust after each sanding process.</p></div>

Q: Do you need a vapor barrier when drywalling a garage?

• <div><p>If you plan on heating your garage, you must install a vapor barrier when drywalling the garage. A vapor barrier protects your garage from frost and mold that can occur through condensation. If your garage is unheated, you don't need to install a vapor barrier. The only exception is if you regularly crank the heat in your car before getting in it. In this case, you may still want to install a vapor barrier, as your car can heat your garage.</p></div>

Q: Can I just paint over hairline cracks in plaster?

• <div><p>You can technically just paint over hairline cracks in plaster since these cracks are often harmless, but this will mostly be a waste of paint. Paint will only hide the hairline crack for a few months before it shows up again. The best solution is to repair the crack with flexible filler or joint compound before repainting.</p></div>

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Reviewed in February 2021
Our radiant heating system is 18 years old. We have used 3 different companies in the fall and the spring to come out and turn the system on and off. Since October the pressure has been low and we noticed the system was failing. We consulted with one of the previous contractors after we noticed...
Albuquerque Plumbing Heating & Cooling, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2021
They did a good job and they were very reasonable
Basic Labor Yard Care Service
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Reviewed in March 2020
This company is in Alburqurque. More than an hour and a half from me. You might as well had a company from Denver call me!
Dreamstyle Remodeling of Texas
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Reviewed in December 2019
He does an excellent job every time!
Old West Septic Service
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Reviewed in August 2019
They always make time to help with your projects. They show up on time and the work is detailed and thorough. They do not leave any job unfinished and make sure to clean up afterwards
CPlatero's Handymen
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Reviewed in July 2018
They did what they said they were going to do. They were on time for the job and the follow up as well!!
Crown Homes
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Reviewed in August 2017
We were impressed with the excellent communication throughout, the efficient work, and the positive, friendly attitude of everyone we encountered through Tuff Shed. We arranged everything through Coltrane long distance before coming out. We hadn't even seen the building site so lots of things...
Tuff Shed Inc - Albuquerque
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Reviewed in June 2017
The job ended up getting done way beyond our expectations. John is a real professional! From first contact, John displayed an extremely rare eagerness to help the consumer save money which showed me that this is a guy you can trust. Due to some unforeseen circumstances, which in part was a...
Enchanted Solar
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Reviewed in February 2016
The project went well. The people were here as promised and they finished in a timely manner. We were very satisfied. <br />
B & R CONSTRUCTION CO
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Plant Watering questions, answered by experts

A local drywall contractor can texture your drywall for you. Drywall contractors are a better choice than general handy people because the contractors have a lot of experience working with drywall mud. The process is somewhat of an art thanks to the complexity of working with the mud, so call in a drywall pro who knows what they’re doing.

You should do a little bit of sanding between adding coats of mud. Knock down any ridges or significantly imperfect areas through sanding, which should help you apply the next coat of mud smoothly. If your first coat of mud is pretty smooth after it dries, a quick sanding is all you’ll need. Don’t forget to wipe away any dust after each sanding process.

Most handy homeowners can tackle removing texture from unpainted walls. Removing texture from painted walls is a bit trickier. Paint acts as a sealant, so you can’t soften the texture with water. Instead, you’ll have to add a layer of drywall compound known as a skim coat. This process is messy and takes some practice.

If you plan on heating your garage, you must install a vapor barrier when drywalling the garage. A vapor barrier protects your garage from frost and mold that can occur through condensation. If your garage is unheated, you don't need to install a vapor barrier. The only exception is if you regularly crank the heat in your car before getting in it. In this case, you may still want to install a vapor barrier, as your car can heat your garage.

You can technically just paint over hairline cracks in plaster since these cracks are often harmless, but this will mostly be a waste of paint. Paint will only hide the hairline crack for a few months before it shows up again. The best solution is to repair the crack with flexible filler or joint compound before repainting.

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