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Virginia Drywall Construction LLC
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Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Josue was extremely professional and an overall pleasure to work with. He and his team always arrived promptly, and regularly communicated with me regarding their progress and anticipated completion date. The project involved removal of a popcorn ceiling and installation of new insulation and drywall. The space was left spotless upon completion. I highly recommend Josue and his team!"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Hermanos Serrano Construction. LLC
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Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Alejandro did a phenomenal job, was punctual and even helped us determine how our bathroom drywall got damaged in the first place. I’d highly recommend him and his company."
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Response time3 hrs
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wilbers Painting
4.8(
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Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The service was incredible. The response time was quick. He came out and gave an estimate within a day. The paint job and drywall repair looks amazing! They took care to protect our furniture and floors from drywall dust. I highly recommend them."
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Response time2 days
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Henry Painting
4.9(
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Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I just needed the 2 story ceiling and walls in my stairwell painted. Henry was very professional. Work performed was neat, quick and exactly what I asked for."
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wall painting

+15

Response time11 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Pascual Painting
4.9(
66
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Serving Chester, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Pascual and his team did an outstanding job repairing three areas of drywall throughout my home. The job they did was fast, efficient, and high quality. He prioritized getting the job done correctly and seamlessly. The price for the job was very reasonable as well and Pascual was both extremely friendly and professional. My family greatly appreciates the job performed! We highly recommend this company. Thank you again Pascual for your time and for an amazing job well done."
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Response time3 hrs
Response rate88%
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

You should wait at least 24 hours for drywall mud to dry before sanding or applying another coat. However, the exact drying time depends on several factors, including the thickness of the application, room temperature, humidity, and the type of compound used. Thicker layers, or projects in high humidity, may require 48 hours or more. Lightweight compounds tend to dry faster than heavier, all-purpose ones. You'll know the mud is ready when it feels completely dry and firm to the touch and has changed to a consistent light color. Sanding too early can cause smudging or gouges, so patience is essential for a smooth finish.

In many cases, installing new drywall will boost your home value. Replacing old, damaged, cracked, or wavy drywall is a great way to improve the look and feel of your home, as new drywall installed by a professional shouldn’t have any imperfections. Additionally, removing old drywall means you’ll have open walls, so you can install new insulation and address exposed issues with plumbing and electrical systems running behind the walls. All of these fixes will also add to your home’s value.

Whether you apply the drywall mesh before or after drywall mud depends on the type of patch it is. For self-adhesive patches, you’ll put the patch down first and then coat it with mud. Mesh patches that are not self-adhesive will require you to put mud down first and then press the mesh into it, followed by additional coats of mud.

A 50-pound mirror can be hung on drywall, but only if it has the support of strong hardware. Ideally, you can find the studs behind the drywall and attach the mirror to them; this will give your mirror better stability. Otherwise, confirm that you are using anchors appropriate to the weight of the mirrors. Another technique is to use French cleats—two pieces of wood that fit together, with one piece attached to the wall and the other to the mirror. This allows the weight to be distributed over a wider area.

If you’re installing new drywall, you may need to skim coat the drywall first for a smooth finish and to allow the primer to adhere to the wall. It’s only necessary if there are imperfections in your drywall due to issues with the studs or improper drywall installation. If you’re refreshing existing walls, you may want to skim coat if there are imperfections across the wall. As an alternative, you can repair your drywall and sand it for a smooth finish before painting.

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