Drywall finishing in Superior
Superior’s older frame houses, from Billings Park to the East End, have been settling for a long time. When new drywall goes into one of them, the taping and mudding has to make a flat-looking wall out of framing that is not always flat.
Out-of-level walls and ceilings
Decades of seasonal movement can leave studs a little crowned, ceilings with a gentle wave, and corners that are not quite square. Board hung over that framing follows it, and a quick tape job would trace every bump. Finishing here means reading the surface before the first coat: widening joints where two sheets meet at slightly different planes, running a straightedge across the high spots, and setting inside corners so they look true from the middle of the room. Where the framing is too far off for mud to hide, we point that out before finishing instead of hoping compound will cover it. In a room where only one wall is new, the old plaster next to it sets the standard, and the goal is a joint that looks like it has always been there.
Porches, basements and damp air
Enclosed porches being turned into living space are a common finishing project in Superior homes. Those rooms often sit over crawlspaces or on older foundations and pick up moisture from the bay air. Before taping, we want the space closed in, insulated and heated, because mud applied in a cold, damp porch dries slowly and can crack or pull away later.
- Heat running through the whole finishing schedule, day and night.
- Some air movement to carry moisture away from fresh coats.
- Extra drying time allowed in spring and fall, when the air is heavy.
Permits and scheduling
Superior is in Wisconsin, and permit requirements for remodeling are set locally, so check with the city about your project before work begins. The bridge makes Superior an easy trip from Duluth, so short return visits for each coat fit well into a finishing schedule.
Call (218) 522-9671 for a free estimate on taping and mudding in your Superior home.