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C & C Drywall Group
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Francisco and his crew showed up promptly at 8 AM on the first day and the following days of the project. They were polite, worked hard and were careful to clean up after themselves while working inside my house. The drywall work, wood paneling and some carpentry was nicely done plus a few extras projects. They cleaned up and removed all the construction trash at the end of the job."
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S.R. Drywalls LLC
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

Locally owned, small business, dedicated to providing quality drywall installation and finishing services to contractors and homeowners throughout East Tennessee. From installation, to small patch ups, and repairs.

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Zjb construction
New to Angi
Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Carpentry is my primary background. Built cabinets and did custom bathroom and kitchens for 9 yrs. Switched trades and now have been an electrician for 5. Very well rounded and can tackle most of your needs

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Drywall Overhaul
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Athens, TN and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matt was responsive, talented and fairly priced. I hired him to fix some damaged areas where curtain rods were falling and repaired some drywall damaged areas. I will hire him again."
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

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.

There are a few ways to figure out if your walls are plaster or drywall, but the pushpin method is probably the easiest option. To try it, choose a part of your wall where you can insert a pushpin or thumbtack without leaving an obvious mark. If it goes in easily, you have drywall. But if the wall is tough to penetrate, that’s plaster.

You can skim coat plaster, but it’s better to repair the plaster itself. A skim coat is a thin coat of drywall joint compound spread over the surface of a wall. The result is a flat finish that looks pleasing, but part of the appeal of plaster is its imperfections and aesthetic. Skim coating is best when limited to drywall applications.

Furring strips, thin strips of wood or metal, are not always required for ceiling drywall installation. If the ceiling surface is even and in good condition, drywall can be directly attached to the ceiling joists using screws. However, furring strips become essential when dealing with irregular surfaces or when additional insulation or soundproofing is needed. They create a level substrate for attaching the drywall. Ultimately, the decision to use furring strips depends on the condition of the existing ceiling and the specific requirements of the project.

Fixing ceiling nail pops involves similar steps to wall repair, with the major difference being the orientation of the work. Ceiling nail pops can be more challenging because you may need to work overhead, which can be physically demanding and require additional safety precautions. Additionally, the ceiling may have different materials or finishes, such as textured surfaces, which can affect the repair process. Otherwise, the fundamental steps are the same.

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