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Tradesman Drywall
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair+1 more

Serving Lykens, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Both the drywall crew and the finish pro arrived on time each day and worked quickly and efficiently. I received quality work for a fair price. The employees were a pleasure to interact with."
 Tray Ceiling
 Every final finish is closely examined.
 High ceilings finishing
 Hallway, hang & finish work.
 All drywall is glued to wood studding.

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Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J&J PRO SERVICES, LLC
5.0(
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Lykens, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest. Call today!

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John's Small Jobs Services
3.2(
45
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Lykens, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I've called him for a few jobs for a really good friend of mine down in Selinsgrove, and he calls right back. He's right on time he does a great job. He's just really good well, I will always use him for any jobs I have I will be calling him. He's replaced my door handles. and he's replaced my toilets. He fixed my light switch and he does a great job."
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
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Rudinski Family Painting
New to Angi
Drywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Lykens, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Rudinski Family Painting is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 16 years of experience serving Middletown, PA and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!\n

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PatchMaster
4.8(
4
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Drywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Lykens, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I highly recommend PatchMaster. Damon was great to work with in diagnosing the problem and arranging the project, and Josh was a truly skilled craftsman in making our ceiling look better than new. (The options offered above for describing "service/project" are not very broad; our specific project was repairing sections of a living room ceiling that were peeling, and then painting entire ceiling to blend the color.) The job took days longer than estimated due to extra moisture in the air from a recent storm, but PatchMaster stayed with it until the result was perfect (and at no extra cost). Very professional company. Thanks, guys, for an excellent experience."
Response time10 mins
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

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. 

The cost to skim coat drywall is $1.15 to $1.35 per square foot. Most of the cost is labor, for the necessary skills to apply the skim coat with precision using high-quality tools. This is a job better left to the professionals for the best outcomes.

Depending on the place where the cutting error occurred, you may be able to fix it. Learning how to patch a hole in drywall is challenging, but if you can tape and mud drywall, you can do it. Having said that, patching is time consuming. Early in the installation process, you may find that it’s easier and far less time consuming to just start over with a new sheet of drywall, cutting a new hole in the right spot. You may be able to use part of the incorrectly cut piece elsewhere, so it’s not completely wasted.

The time it takes for thinset to dry is determined by your room’s ambient temperature and humidity levels. Assuming the average humidity level is around 40% with an average temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit, thinset can dry within 48 hours. Lower temperatures and higher humidity can extend the curing process beyond 72 hours, while high heat and zero humidity can shorten the curing process. However, thinset can crack if it dries too fast.

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.

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