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Anthracite Home Renovations

602 Hillside Ave
4.86(
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Anthracite Home Renovations

602 Hillside Ave
4.86(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

I am an individual owned business with a small crew to get your project done. We specialize in epoxy flooring and all other flooring. Home renovations and remodels. We do every project like it's our own. We would love to help you make your next project all I can be.

"Great I am very happy with the results Very knowledgeable people"

Tom H on August 2025

I am an individual owned business with a small crew to get your project done. We specialize in epoxy flooring and all other flooring. Home renovations and remodels. We do every project like it's our own. We would love to help you make your next project all I can be.

"Great I am very happy with the results Very knowledgeable people"

Tom H on August 2025

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Hunter dissinger

2331 West Market St
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Hunter dissinger

2331 West Market St
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4 years of experience

Hunters handyman services, offering flooring, framing, light remodeling, drywall, painting, carpentry, appliance installation, certifications in some aspects of electrical work, and knowledgeable in plumbing

Hunters handyman services, offering flooring, framing, light remodeling, drywall, painting, carpentry, appliance installation, certifications in some aspects of electrical work, and knowledgeable in plumbing

Reds multi-services

506 W Pine St
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Reds multi-services

506 W Pine St
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13 years of experience

Here at Reds multi-services we are a family owned company looking to expand our operations to grow with our community. We strive to provide the most efficient services and best service you come by. No job is left undone and will never leave you unsatisfied. We specialize in all aspects of work you need done ranging from clean outs, remodels, landscaping, plumbing, electrical

Here at Reds multi-services we are a family owned company looking to expand our operations to grow with our community. We strive to provide the most efficient services and best service you come by. No job is left undone and will never leave you unsatisfied. We specialize in all aspects of work you need done ranging from clean outs, remodels, landscaping, plumbing, electrical

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Joe's Master Paint LLC

633 E Marion St
5.00(
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Joe's Master Paint LLC

633 E Marion St
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in painting services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Joes painting has been exceptional. Reliable, on time, polite and they did excellent work on our wallpaper and drywall touch ups. We will definitely be using them in the future."

Elizabeth K on July 2024

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in painting services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Joes painting has been exceptional. Reliable, on time, polite and they did excellent work on our wallpaper and drywall touch ups. We will definitely be using them in the future."

Elizabeth K on July 2024

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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.

Yes, wainscoting is installed directly over drywall. However, ensure the drywall is in good shape since it will support the wainscoting. If the drywall has issues, such as holes, mold, or mildew, repair them before installing the wainscoting. Alternatively, you can install a plywood substrate before attaching the trim.

Yes, it is possible to DIY install drywall, but it is a deceptively complicated process that can be quite frustrating if you don’t have experience. Prepare to cut and screw drywall, leave the proper gap distance for any seams, never leave the end of a piece of drywall hanging off of a stud, and cut out around electrical boxes and switches. Plus, getting the drywall to look good is challenging, especially when taping and spackling. That’s why it’s usually a better idea to hire a professional drywall installer to ensure high-quality results.

The best way to make long, straight cuts is to use a utility knife and a T-square to score the sheet, snap along the score, and then finish the cut by cutting through the paper on the opposite side with the utility knife. If you’re making small cuts, curved cuts, or cutouts for electrical boxes or light fixtures, you can use a manual jab saw to keep costs down, but an electric spiral saw or oscillating multi-tool will get the cleanest, fastest cuts possible.

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.

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