Drywall work. Lots of us call it by the name given it by the first manufacturer of the stuff, Sheetrock. It's supposed to replicate plaster in appearance and functionality, but it is not as expensive or time consuming to install and maintain.
It's molded gypsum sandwiched between two pieces of heavy paper. Most home applications are 4' x 8' x 1/2" sheets nailed or screwed to the wall and ceiling framing members. The seams are then covered with a somewhat pasty gypsum with heavy paper tape pressed into the gooey mess.
After they completely dry out, those seams are sanded smooth. In some areas this process is called "tape and bed," in other areas it's referred to as "tape and float." Whichever you choose to call it, hanging and finishing drywall is both labor-intensive and an art.
As part of the home improvement project Patty and I began a couple of weeks ago, we needed the services of a drywall contractor. The interviewing process began. We picked Javier Garcia and his crew, a group recommended to us by our framing contractor, Mickey Smith.
Interestingly, it was four men, including Javier, plus his 14-year old nephew, Edgar. Edgar served as a gofer, but more importantly, he was always called to bridge translation gaps between this primarily Spanish speaking crew, and the two English-only speaking employers.
There are trades where Mexican-bred men seem to excel: masonry, drywall, painting, tile. Javier and his crew were not exceptions.
In this picture, that's Javier on the left, Manuel next, and Edgar The Translator on the right. That's World Headquarters in the background.
NOTE: The way Javier is pronounced is Hauv-e-air.
Javier Garcia
Garcia Drywall and Painting
214 690-2098
214 324-5861
Like the other contractors we have used and whose names I have passed on to you in these posts, Garcia Drywall and Painting comes without my specific recommendation. However, each is someone you should interview and do your due diligence on id you need the service they provide.
Here are the other posts to this series: Framing Air Conditioning electrical. Others left to come include plumbing, finish carpenter and flooring contractor.
DALLAS
214 503-8563
Our 43rd Year
Boy are you having a total home makeover? At least it sounds like you aren't having any of the headaches a lot of people do with Contractors!
Miaa Joanie --
We had a couple of false starts, but caught them before they got too far along. Thankfully, I know enough about this stuff to know when someone is trying to out-fox me.
These guys whose names I'm putting here for everyone to know, are competent and should be easy to work with.
Bill
hello, im tring to start up a business down in the galveston aera, im a union guy but willing to get out and go on my own. i,ve been in this field for some thrity years, i,ve seen alot and taught alot. i was just wondering if you could give a lead or any info that would help. you can reach me at steveyoungs69@gmail.com or 1 630 461 4696. thank you for your time steve