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Wilbers Painting
4.8(
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Serving Dahlgren, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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HC Paint & Drywall LLC
4.6(
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Serving Dahlgren, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"HC Paint and Drywall was professional, courteous and quick with an excellent price and quality work. They also did an excellent job containing the mess and thoroughly cleaned up afterwards."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate92%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Soss' Services, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Dahlgren, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Tristan showed up promptly, described what he wanted to do, and was a great sounding board for future projects. We will be using Soss' Services and Tristan for many more projects to come. I would highly recommend at least giving them a call for a quote for any housing needs."
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by8%of homeowners
Pocai Painting Inc
3.0(
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Serving Dahlgren, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Our company is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

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J&I Drywall LLC - Facebook
4.8(
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Serving Dahlgren, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Meticulous, honest, willing, flexible. WallS,ceilings,interior brick and wood cabinets chalk painted. Able to manage minor electrcal work hanging chandeliers. All very well done. Reasonable. Would hire qgain."
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+37

Response time5 days
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Amys Home Improvement Contractor LLC
4.8(
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Serving Dahlgren, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jacob has done a few work at our house - from painting to upgrading a bathroom. He is very responsive and works on your schedule. The work always been excellent."
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Plumb Magic, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Dahlgren, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The company utilized a "pull-and-replace" technique as follows: 1) excavated the water pipe at the house and at the street; cut the water line at those two places; 2) ran an 80 ft. steel cable from the street to the house; 3) attached a "pyramid-knife" to the steel cable and then attached the copper replacement pipe to the pyramid-knife. 4) tractor-pulled the pyramid-knife and copper tubing through the old poly-tube pipe, cutting it as it went and replacing it with the copper pipe in one continuous operation. 5) all excavations restored to original condition at close of the work. Process was ingenious and saved all of my trees from root damage (and potential dying in a couple of years.) No digging trenches. The technician was completely professional, competent and courteous. He explained each step as it went. He was also clearly proud of his work and finished every step with complete attention to detail, thoroughness and professionalism. The job took about six hours to complete and went off without a hitch. I am completely satisfied with the work and recommend this company highly ."
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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.

It’s less costly to drywall a fireplace than shiplapping it since material costs are higher for shiplap. However, if you’re DIYing the project, shiplap is less expensive since you won’t have to pay for labor. With drywall, getting a smooth finish is difficult unless you’re a pro. Shiplap is ideal for an accent wall or unique space, such as around a fireplace, since it adds texture and gives off a cozy vibe.

Popular wall textures include orange peel, knockdown, spray sand, and smooth finishes. Orange peel and knockdown are particularly common choices for drywall as they are simple and cost-effective. Orange peel texture has a lightly bumpy surface resembling the skin of an orange, while knockdown (sometimes called knockout) looks like a stucco finish with flattened high spots. In contrast, popcorn texture has fallen out of fashion, partly due to its past association with asbestos and a shift toward more restrained interior design styles.

If your home was built before the 1940s and was not remodeled in the past 50 or so years, you probably have plaster walls. Aside from assuming, there are some practical ways to tell if you have plaster walls, including the following: If you knock on the wall and it feels solid, not hollow, if you can’t insert a thumbtack easily, if there are cracks that look like spiderwebs, or if your home has curved, arched, or swirled walls, doorways, or window openings.

If you have an unfinished basement or attic, you could examine the backs of any finished walls to check, too.

The two most common drywall thicknesses for ceilings are 1/2-inch and 5/8-inch. For most standard residential applications, 1/2-inch drywall is sufficient and widely used. It provides adequate support and is lighter and easier to handle during installation compared to thicker sheets. However, 5/8-inch drywall is often used for specific cases where additional benefits are needed. It is heavier but provides superior sound dampening and fire resistance. You should consider using 5/8-inch drywall for ceilings in commercial buildings, between a garage and a living space, or above a finished basement to meet building codes or for enhanced soundproofing.

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