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Elk Head Construction
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Drywall - Install

Serving Arlington, OR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Welcome to Elk Head Construction (Formerly Call Mike,) your go-to source for top-notch handyman services and home improvement in Umatilla County! Our dedicated team specializes in delivering reliable and skilled home repair and maintenance solutions tailored to your specific needs.\n\nAt Elk Head Construction, customer satisfaction isn't just a goal – it's a guarantee. With years of experience, our skilled team is equipped to handle a variety of projects, from general maintenance to carpentry.\n\nWe stand behind our work and offer a satisfaction guarantee on all services. You can trust Elk Head Construction for efficient, friendly, and high-quality home repair services. Contact us today, and let us take care of your Pendleton home with expertise and a personal touch. \n\nFully licensed and insured. CCB #245126

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Response rate98%
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GHM Construction, LLC
4.4(
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Drywall - Install

Serving Arlington, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

GHM 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\nm-f 8am -5pm

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Skyline PROS CONSTRUCTION LLC
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Arlington, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Had some drywall damage.connected with Alvaro.really good costumer service:clear and fast communication,on time, reliable,resonable price, clean job no Mickey mouse job at all.very happy with his services would highly recommend to family members and friends.job well done!"
Remodeled
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Kitchen #2
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Carlos' Drywall
New to Angi
Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Arlington, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Carlos' Drywall, we value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of drywall services that are customized to each individual project. We specialize in drywall work and a variety of related service and repair projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. Call us today!

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Drywall questions, answered by experts

There are several things you should not do when installing drywall. Common mistakes include: adding too many screws, over-sanding, not adding backing support, and installing drywall unevenly. You also should avoid screwing into the same place twice, installing Sheetrock with tapered edges on the outside, and making too many joints.

You can usually tell if you have plaster or drywall by touch (plaster is harder, colder, and smoother than drywall) or by tapping on it (drywall sounds hollow, plaster does not). If you still cannot tell, peek under an outlet cover and check the cut edges. The rough edges show the composition of the wall. You will see either drywall (two paper sheets sandwiching gypsum material) or only plaster material (no paper sheets).

You should leave a gap between drywall sheets because they naturally expand and contract along with the building framing as temperature and humidity change. Most pro drywall installers leave a gap of about ⅛ inch between drywall sheets, allowing the sheets to expand, contract, and shift without cracking or becoming damaged. If you don’t leave enough gaps between slabs, the edges will press against each other when they expand, and the pressure can cause visible cracks.

Although they have similar applications, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Their primary differences lie in their composition, consistency, and ideal use cases.

Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it thicker than joint compound. It dries quickly and is easy to sand, which makes it ideal for small wall repair projects like filling nail holes or patching minor damage.

Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum. It is primarily used for large-scale projects, such as taping and finishing the seams on newly installed drywall. It tends to shrink more than spackle and can be more difficult to spread.

While both products can be used to fill small depressions and cracks, spackle cannot replace joint compound for taping and mudding new drywall. Conversely, you can often use joint compound for small patching jobs typically done with spackle.

Depending on how much adhesive was used as well as the strength of the adhesive, you may have some drywall damage when removing a mirror. You can typically repair most drywall damage if it’s small by sanding the damaged area, applying spackle to smooth the damaged section so it’s flush with the rest of the wall, and repainting the area.

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