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Chameleon Contracting
5.0(
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving Norwich, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Corey did a phenomenal job repairing drywall and painting the kitchen, living room, dining room and hallway. He also repaired drywall, replaced trim and painted a bathroom. He is meticulous and his attention to detailed far exceeded any other contractor I have hired. I would definitely recommend him for any project."
Hallway Trim/Tile
Hallway Trim/Tile
Kitchen Tile Backsplash
Kitchen Tile Backsplash
Kitchen Tile Backsplash

+50

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Horner Construction & Roofing
4.9(
8
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Norwich, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Horner Contracting and Construction 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.

Response time2 days
Response rate94%
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
Birdsalls Stain It Paint It
5.0(
1
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For Business

Serving Norwich, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job.

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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GAST Handyman Services
2.0(
1
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Norwich, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Have been helping friends, coworkers, family and community with jobs, repairs and remodeling/repairs for years and am looking at expanding into more of a business model than "the guy who does stuff"\nI do free estimates and can usually start working the same week.\nIf you have any questions or inquiries please reach out!\nI also currently have a full time job and am available for work on Sundays and Mondays.

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J's Construction
4.5(
17
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving Norwich, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeorge painted the exterior of a rather large, old family house during the summer of 2015. He was delayed due to rainy weather, but took care to get the color right and made many helpful recommendations and some additional carpentry along the way. We did the whole thing remotely, with Jeorge also consulting with a neighbor. I felt in very good hands. The end result was excellent. Thanks!"
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

While every home has its own unique needs, ceiling drywall installation typically follows a staggered or stepped pattern to enhance structural integrity and reduce the visibility of seams. Starting from one corner, sheets are placed perpendicular to the ceiling joists, with the ends of adjacent sheets meeting along the center of the joist. The next row begins with a half sheet, ensuring joints don't align vertically. This alternating pattern, combined with proper taping and mudding, creates a seamless appearance and strengthens the ceiling structure, minimizing the risk of cracks over time.

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.

Whether you need drywall anchors depends on your specific project, particularly where you are hanging an item. Drywall anchors are not necessary if you can drive a screw directly into a wooden stud behind the wall, as the stud provides sufficient support. However, since studs are not present everywhere in a wall, you will need to use drywall anchors if you are hanging an object in a location without a stud. For very lightweight items, picture hanging strips can also be a suitable alternative.

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.

A utility knife is sharp enough to score the drywall and it may work in a pinch for outlet box holes. However, one of the best tools for drywall when you need to make exact cuts for an outlet box quickly is a drywall saw. This handheld tool has a longer blade than a utility knife, so it penetrates the thickness of the drywall easily. The design of its handle and the teeth in its blade make it easier to control while cutting quicker than you can with a utility knife.

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