Services
Every stage of the wall, done right.
From new board to patching an old plaster wall, here's what each kind of job generally involves.
Hanging
Hanging is the foundation of every good wall. Sheets are measured, cut around outlets and openings, and fastened to the framing so seams land where they're easiest to finish.
Getting this stage right means fewer visible joints, less mud, and a flatter wall once the finishing coats go on.
What to expect
- Walk-through of the space and what's going up
- Board measured and cut to fit openings and fixtures
- Sheets fastened to studs or ceiling joists
- Space ready for taping
Taping & finishing
Taping and finishing is where drywall goes from a set of panels to one continuous surface. Joints and corners are taped, then covered with thin, feathered coats of joint compound.
Each coat needs to dry before the next goes on, which is why finishing is done in stages rather than all at once.
What to expect
- Seams and inside corners taped and bedded
- Corner bead set on outside corners where needed
- Several thin coats feathered out wide
- Drying time between coats
Sanding & priming
Sanding knocks down ridges and blends the finished joints into the surrounding board. Good lighting helps catch small flaws before they show through paint.
Primer seals the mix of paper and compound so the final paint coat soaks in evenly instead of looking blotchy.
What to expect
- Finished areas sanded smooth
- Surfaces checked under raking light
- Touch-ups where needed
- Ask Mauricio whether priming is part of your job
Water-damage repair
Water-damaged drywall can stain, soften, crumble or sag. Once the leak is fixed and things have dried out, the damaged section is usually cut back to solid material and replaced.
The new patch is then taped and finished so it blends into the wall or ceiling around it — whether the water came from a roof, a pipe or the neighbor upstairs.
What to expect
- Look at the damage (photos are a good start)
- Damaged section cut back to sound material
- New board fitted and fastened
- Patch taped, finished and blended in
Plaster & old-home repair
Many older Chicago homes have plaster walls, uneven framing and decades of patches. Repairs there take a different approach than new construction so the fix sits flush with what's already there.
Whether it's cracks, missing chunks or a room that needs rebuilding after damage, the goal is a repair that respects the character of the house.
What to expect
- Assess the existing walls and what's behind them
- Loose or damaged material removed carefully
- Repair built up to match surrounding surfaces
- Finished so the patch blends in
Got a wall that needs fixing?
Snap a photo and text it to Mauricio, or give him a call.