Category: Drywall Finishing
Read articles on types of finishes, their cost as well as removing dated finishes.
Modern trends lean towards flat and blank walls with color to make a room lively. However, adding unique textures to the ceilings or walls brings personality to the home. You don’t need to texture all the walls because even a single accent wall can change the room’s aesthetics. It costs about $1.25 per square foot […]
Once you install drywall, you should decide the level of finish you want, depending on your budget and preference. Skim coating is usually level five of drywall finishing, and it involves applying a thin layer of joint compound. Skim coat conceals imperfections and creates a smooth, uniform surface ready for texturing or painting. The average […]
Skim coating projects require precision, skill, experience, and expertise. While some people can do it on their own, hiring a professional is the best and smarter choice to assure quality work. The national average to skim coat a ceiling would cost you around $215 and $260, and this would run for about 3.5 hours. For […]
Cost to skim coat walls will depend on the size and height to walls and ceiling as well as labor costs. The labor cost for skim coat projects would normally run between $50 to $100 per hour. A 500 sq ft wall usually takes between 4.5 to 6.5 hours to finish, billing you at least […]
Skim coating drywall is popular. It gives your home a fresh look, but it is not necessary. Skim coating is worth it because it is an incredibly easy way of improving the look and appearance of drywall. It improves how paint looks. It also gets rid of blemishes. And given that it is easy to […]
The process of skim coating is time-consuming and expensive. Once it’s finished, it can restore a home, and make it appear better while restoring its integrity. Compared to other ways of finishing drywall, skim coating is the most expensive. Spending hundreds or even thousands of dollars is normal for skim coating projects. If the walls […]
Skim coating a textured ceiling is usually preferred by homeowners who would rather smoothen their ceiling instead of a more costly method of removing the popcorn ceiling. The entire process of skim coating textured ceilings, also known as popcorn ceilings, can cost over a ballpark average cost of $1 to $1.5 per square foot if […]
Whether you are giving your walls a retouch or installing new drywall, skim coating it gives your house a new and refreshed look. The average skim coat cost per square foot is around $1.10 to $1.30, which is for a single layer of skim coat. Typically, surfaces would need at least 2 or more layers […]
The cost to hang and finish drywall will depend on the level of finish you are after. Level 3 finish includes hanging the drywall, adding joint tape and 2 coats of joint compound. A level 3 drywall finish costs $1.75 to $2.25 per square foot. For a 10 x 12 bedroom this works out to […]
A lot of factors affect the cost of finishing drywall. The level of finish that you have chosen for your wall is one of them. Level 4 drywall finish cost varies from $2.00 to $2.50 per square foot. You can save some money if you DIY, but if you don’t have enough experience in this […]
Levels of drywall finish were developed by the Gypsum Association, publication GA-214, in order to standardize how walls are assembled and sealed during the building process. Level 5 drywall finish is one of the last and most complicated levels of finish with an average cost of $2.25 to $3 per square foot. In this article, […]
Finishing a garage definitely adds some value to a home. But the question is: compared to the cost of finishing the garage, is the increase in value worth the trouble? If all you want to do is to create a space that is both aesthetically pleasing and useful, then finishing an unfinished garage is totally […]
If you’re like most homeowners, finishing your garage is probably the last thing on your home renovation list. After all, if you just use it to store your car or other valuables, the aesthetics won’t really matter. But once you’re looking to sell your home, you might want to rethink this decision. The truth is, […]
If you are looking to finish your garage, there are a number of factors you may have to consider as far as your garage remodel cost is concerned. The average cost of finishing a standard one-car garage is $6,000 while that of remodeling a conventional two-car garage is $10,400. However, these costs are only dependent […]
Finishing your basement isn’t always as easy as it sounds and requires some expertise to get it right. Numerous obstructions such as heating ducts to gas lines to plumbing drains, water pipes need to be worked with, as well as the real threat of rising damp and black mold. You can’t afford to make mistakes […]
When it comes to wall textures, everyone has their own preferences. Some homeowners find textured walls appealing, while others love smooth flat surfaces. If you happen to be among the latter, your biggest challenge will be removing the texture from the walls. Fortunately, there are multiple ways to smoothen textured walls. All you’ll need is […]
Regardless of how well you installed your drywall, over time, cracks, holes, and dents might still appear on the walls or ceiling. This calls for you to take urgent action to repair them before they spread and become more costly to fix. The average cost to resurface your walls and ceiling in the country ranges […]