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A Fresh Look
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - InstallDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving West Reading, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fidelis was quick to answer my request for a quote, and after a few emails and pictures he requested of the damage, he quoted me. He told me he was quite busy at the moment, but I was not in a great hurry. Soon after, he got back to me and said he could do my job the following week. He arrived as scheduled and did a marvelous job - protecting everything around the areas where he was working with drop cloths and plastic sheeting taped up to the walls. He got the job done in one day, and even though he did not finish till almost 6PM, he did not charge me for anything additional. He cleaned up so well, it was hard to tell anyone was there. Better yet, when I look at my ceilings now, it is hard to tell there was ever any damage - and I did not even paint the repaired areas yet! I would recommend Fidelis to anyone needing sheet rock repair."
drywall repair
drywall repair
drywall repair
drywall repair
drywall repair

+7

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Santi Quality Painters
4.8(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving West Reading, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Pete and his team washed and stained the front of our cedar-sided home. The work was professionally done and weather-related delays were communicated in a timely fashion."
living room
family room
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+13

Response time9 hrs
Response rate97%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CRM Trades Solutions Co. LLC.
4.9(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving West Reading, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great experience! Curtis replaced shutters on 14 windows in only 4 hours. Very professional, efficient and neat. Will use CRM Trades Solutions on other home improvement projects in the future. Recommend highly!"
Response time4 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

It is more difficult to drywall a ceiling than it is to drywall a wall, but not so hard that DIYers can’t tackle it. One of the main issues with hanging drywall on your ceiling is getting it into place. Drywall isn’t light so, if you are hanging full drywall panels, you will need at least two (it’s better with more) people to hold the panel while you drill it into the ceiling as a single piece can weigh between 40 and 60 pounds and will need to be held in place for up to 10 minutes.

To hide drywall edges, you need to properly apply drywall tape and multiple layers of joint compound. These materials hide the seams between drywall sheets and fill the holes from drywall screws, leaving behind a smooth, flat finish to paint over. Apply joint compound smoothly, and finish the job by sanding the walls to make sure you fully hide drywall edges and other imperfections.

It's generally recommended to hang drywall on the ceiling first before moving on to the walls. This sequence allows the ceiling sheets to provide support for the vertical wall sheets. By attaching the ceiling drywall initially, you establish a solid framework to align and attach the wall panels accurately. This method ensures a seamless and sturdy connection between the ceiling and walls, resulting in a more professional finish.

A nail in drywall cannot hold very much—usually only a few pounds. A nail in a stud can add support and hold around 20 pounds. If you are trying to hang something heavier, get some help from drywall anchors—toggle bolts are very strong and able to withstand more weight.

Drywall can be installed directly on ceiling joists. In fact, this method is common in many construction projects. Drywall sheets are attached to the joists using screws, ensuring a secure and stable installation. Before attaching the drywall, it's important to mark the joist locations on the ceiling, allowing for accurate screw placement. Proper spacing between screws and careful taping and mudding of joints are crucial to creating a smooth and flawless ceiling surface. If the joists are in good condition and level, installing drywall directly on them is a practical and efficient approach.

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