Do I really need drywall anchors?

• <div><p>It depends on the specifics of your project. If you’re using a stud to secure your object to the drywall, you won’t need the extra support of drywall anchors. But if there aren’t any studs in the area where you plan to hang the object, you should use drywall anchors. </p></div>

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Q: Do I really need drywall anchors?

• <div><p>It depends on the specifics of your project. If you&rsquo;re using a stud to secure your object to the drywall, you won&rsquo;t need the extra support of drywall anchors. But if there aren&rsquo;t any studs in the area where you plan to hang the object, you should use drywall anchors. </p></div>

Q: What’s the difference between drywall tape and mesh?

• <div><p>Drywall tape is made of paper, while drywall mesh is made of fiberglass or metal. Drywall mesh patches are suitable for repairing small holes in drywall, while paper drywall tape holds a crease better for corners. You need joint compound to adhere drywall tape to the wall, while mesh patches may be self-adhesive.</p></div>

Q: What is the typical lifespan of a drywall installation?

• <div><p>The average life span for drywall is between 40 and 60 years, although panels can last significantly longer in many cases if it&rsquo;s well-maintained. Of course, many things can reduce the life span of your drywall, including fire, smoke damage, water, moisture, and physical damage, like dents and holes. Thankfully, you&rsquo;re likely to get around 50 years of value out of professionally-installed drywall, making the $2,000 you&rsquo;ll spend on the job well worth it in the long run.</p></div>

Q: Can I use a utility knife to cut outlet holes in drywall?

• <div><p>A utility knife is sharp enough to score the drywall and it may work in a pinch for outlet box holes. However, one of the best <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-tools-are-needed-drywall-repair.htm">tools for drywall</a> when you need to make exact cuts for an outlet box quickly is a drywall saw. This handheld tool has a longer blade than a utility knife, so it penetrates the thickness of the drywall easily. The design of its handle and the teeth in its blade make it easier to control while cutting quicker than you can with a utility knife.</p></div>

Q: Why use plaster instead of drywall?

• <div><p>Before drywall came on the scene, plaster was the material of choice for interior walls. While drywall may be the more cost-effective choice in many cases, plaster may suit your aesthetic preferences better. Plaster walls also tend to last longer than drywall, and are more energy efficient, as plaster has superior insulating properties.</p></div>

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Reviewed in November 2017
Went well. Came every day and got it all done. I will use them again for our other bathroom remodel.
Gideon's General Construction
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Reviewed in January 2014
It was a great experience. It really helped me to understand all that goes into a project like this. I am glad I didn't try to tackle it on my own... We have a 1999 Modular Double Wide Home. I called Bill Gumm and asked him for an estimate and he came out the very next day. We (me and my...
GUMM CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in January 2019
Domenic did a great job at bringing my basement back to normal after it flooded. Not only did he repair what was damaged, but he also offered valuable advice should we have issues again. He showed up on time and kept the area extremely clean even while cutting materials. He left each day with...
Alberto Fine Carpentry
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Reviewed in June 2013
Dave and his assistants came when they said they would, very punctual even during a bad snowstorm. They finished our drywall and applied a texture to our ceiling, this was on a new build, total home. They did an excellent job. My husband and I heard about him through word of mouth from the...
Dave's Drywall
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Reviewed in February 2014
A baseboard radiant heat pipe had burst in an upstairs room and went unnoticed over two days. The water had completely ruined the carpet in the room it was in and had poured through the floor to the ceiling of the family room below. The amount of water and pressure had burst the drywall...
Heflin Contracting Inc
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Reviewed in May 2014
In January we had a chimney break that brought soot into the house. To locate the problem in January the fire department and an electrician had to cut into the drywall in a couple of different places. Then the contractor who did the repairs to the chimney cut a large square hole into the ceiling...
Robinson and Son Construction
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Reviewed in March 2011
i highly recommend Mr Visbal and his company and I can be reached by email or phone call for additional references and information. I now live in West Virgina but keep property in Cincinnati that "Etec maintains for me
ETECH KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING
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Reviewed in May 2014
He is excellent. He did a really good job, and he was in and out very fast, and when he said it would be. He gave me a quote and it actually went over what it was going to be, but he went ahead and did it anyway. He is honest and professional, and does great work. He is always prompt to get back...
Bubba Shreve
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Reviewed in January 2016
He took out the show and cut a wall out so that the tub would fit. Did all the drywall work and repainted the whole room
Eds Plumbing and Well Service
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Reviewed in May 2014
This was my first time to use him. He was slow. He works by himself. He was very difficult to get a hold off. I would not use him again. I really cannot recommend him. He was punctual. He just needs to hire a laborer. That was the issue. He needed a couple of men. It would have made the work...
Pa Drywall Co
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