Drywall Installation Charleston, SC

After sheetrock panels are hung on wall studs, it's necessary to finish them to an appropriate finishing level. The levels are basically a set of industry standards designed to ensure your walls have the best look and texture once your handyman has completed the drywall installation. These standards were created partly because some surfaces don't need every step, depending on what the next steps are following drywall installation. Charleston professionals on our team have the skills to complete all necessary finishing levels.

Here are the finishing levels for drywall installation:

• Level 0: Panels of gypsum board are secured in place and screwed to the wall studs.
• Level 1: The first level is when all angles and joints are covered in drywall tape that has been embedded in drywall mud. Level one finishes are only occasionally used in areas of a house that aren't habitable like a crawl space or attic.
• Level 2: Joint tape is concealed with a coat of compound, along with screw and nail holes, metal corner beads, and other imperfections. If the surface will be covered with tile in an area like a kitchen backsplash, finishing can stop here since the surface will be hidden behind tile.
• Level 3: An additional coat of joint compound is applied to the tape on angles and joints between panels, along with screws and corners. This is an acceptable stopping point if the surface will be covered with a texture application like an acoustic or popcorn ceiling texture.
• Level 4: Most people are used to seeing level four finishes in homes and commercial buildings here in Charleston, SC. Yet another layer of compound is applied to angles, joints, and screw holes. When it's completely dry, it's sanded down to smooth out any uneven patches or bumps and ready for wallpaper or paint.
• Level 5: If necessary, a finishing skim coat is applied to the whole drywall installation to make a flawless surface. The application can be done by spraying or manually with a roller or putty knife.

Technically, yes. Once the surface has a level four finish, you may go ahead and apply paint directly to the wallboard. However, you'll get better results faster if you take the time to apply a coat or two of primer first. It helps the paint adhere to the surface better and increases coverage, so you don't need as many coats of paint to get the color to look totally opaque and smooth.

Basically, yes. Without it, the results would look terrible and not meet basic professional standards for drywall installation. Charleston professionals know that the tape is necessary because the compound shrinks a bit as it dries out. Without joint tape covering the seams and corners, the mud would dry unevenly, leaving the surface noticeably unattractive.

No, we can't— but in all fairness, neither can anyone else, and that's because of the joint compound. Before the compound can be sanded down to an even finish, it needs to be completely dried and cured. While a thin compound coating can fully dry in a few hours, there will be places in your drywall installation that have a lot more than a thin coating. In most cases, it will need a full 24 hours to be completely dry so we’re able to move on to the sanding phase.

That being said, you can trust our team of skilled drywall installers to work efficiently and get the job done as quickly as possible while still making sure the results are up to your—and our—standards. When we know a bit more about your particular project like the size of the drywall installation in square foot, we can give you a better estimate of how much time we expect it to take overall.

It’s possible to try, but you will likely find yourself wishing you hadn't. This process is a lot more time-consuming and laborious than it seems on the surface. While it may sound simple, it requires a lot of experience and a practiced hand to make it look good.

In all probability, you don't have the equipment you need just sitting around in your garage, so you'll need to factor in the expense of buying or renting the necessary tools. Rather than part of the way through and realizing you're not cut out for drywall work, you can save time, stress, and money by letting your local handyman take care of drywall installation in Charleston from the start.

When it comes to drywall installation in Charleston, our handyman has fixed up a few typical mistakes over our years of professional experience. Some common errors that we are called in to correct often include issues such as:

• Excessive Hanging Joints: It's not always possible to get every single seam between panels lined up, so it's over a wall stud, but hanging joints that are not centered over a stud need to be kept to a minimum, or they will weaken the overall drywall installation, and the surface could crack under the strain or even collapse in certain sections.
• Seams Are Too Tight: Panels shouldn't have big gaps between them, but they can't be pressed too tightly together, either. All buildings shift somewhat over time, and there needs to be enough space between the panels to accommodate building movement and the expansion or contraction of wooden framing components. When seams are too tight, that movement forces the panels into each other and can cause cracking.
• Too Much Sanding: It's important to sand dried compound till it's even with the rest of the surface, but if you're not practiced at it, it's quite easy to go a little too far with the sanding and hit the joint tape hiding underneath. Needless to say, at that point, you have no choice but to redo several steps of the installation process.

Yes, we do. If you have existing drywall that has minor or extensive damage, we have drywall repair and replacement services. Some of the problems we can address includes:

• Cracked Drywall: Cracks in drywall can be from structural or foundational changes. Our team can find the cause of cracking so you can seek the proper solution, as well as patch up your cracked ceilings and walls.
• Sagging Drywall: Drywall that bulges outwards indicates water damage or high humidity.
• Peeling or Scratched Drywall: Peeling or scratched drywall can occur from water damage or accidental impacts. In some cases, it can also indicate a water leak within your plumbing line.
• Hardware Drywall Damages: If you've had faulty picture frames or mirrors fall from your wall, and are now dealing with the frustrating nail hole pops, we can cover up these holes with our professional techniques.
• Visible Drywall Tape: Visible drywall tape can occur when drywall was improperly installed or if there is excess moisture in your home. We can remove and replace the drywall tape before we smooth it over with joint compound.
• Holes in Drywall: We can fill in any holes that completely punctured through the drywall. Using drywall replacement nets, we can fill in this section of drywall with drywall compound and smooth it over to create one smooth surface.
• Mold, Mildew, and Water Stains: Visible mold, smells of mildew, and water stains on your walls and ceilings are means for immediate repair services. Mold can poses major health hazards when breathing in the air. We can inspect the damage and recommend the best way to tackle your mold problem. Most cases require replacement of the damaged sections of drywall and to replace the entire area's drywall and flooring.

Those who need drywall installation in Charleston and parts of the surrounding area, such as Mount Pleasant, Johns Island, Goose Creek, and Moncks Corner, can count on our experienced team at Mr. Handyman of Charleston and Summerville—the best in South Carolina!

When it comes to drywall installation in Charleston, we are the go-to expert team. With a team of experienced professionals, we can handle all your handyman needs, and we pride ourselves on providing top-notch service to both residential and commercial properties.

With years of experience and a commitment to customer satisfaction, you can rest assured that we will professionally handle your Charleston drywall installation. Don't hesitate to reach out to us to learn more about how we can help improve your property.

Contact our Charleston handyman today to get drywall installation services that you can trust.