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Rated 5.0 by Crystal Lake & McHenry County homeowners

Drywall Installation Service in Crystal Lake, IL

Cracked walls, water damage, or a room that needs new walls altogether. Our licensed crew installs drywall the right way — flat, smooth, and ready for paint. No waves, no seams showing, no problems down the road.

📍 Serving Crystal Lake, IL & all of McHenry County
Licensed & insured Free estimates From $299 per room Most rooms done in 1 day
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Franklin Park Painting installs drywall across Crystal Lake, IL starting at $299 per room. The price includes hanging, taping, mudding, sanding, and cleanup. A standard room takes one day. Estimates are free and the crew is licensed and insured in Illinois.

1 day typical job 3 coats of mud Free estimates Smooth finish
02Why Crystal Lake Calls Us

Why Crystal Lake Homeowners Trust Us for Drywall Installation

Bad drywall is impossible to hide. Waves show through paint, seams crack, corners crumble. Here's how we make sure that never happens.

Flat, smooth, and level

We hang the boards tight and flat. When we're done, the wall is straight. No waves, no humps.

Seams you can't see

Tape, mud, and sand three times. The seams disappear completely. That's the difference between amateur and professional drywall.

Corners that are sharp

We use corner bead on every outside corner. Inside corners get taped and mudded clean.

New walls or repairs

Basement finishing, new rooms, or patches. We do it all.

Ready for paint

When we leave, the wall is primed and ready for color. Our interior painting service in Crystal Lake can take it from there.

Drywall installation service in a Crystal Lake, IL home
15 minfrom Crystal Lake
03Truly Local

A Local Drywall Installer Who Knows Crystal Lake Homes

Crystal Lake has everything from older homes with plaster to new builds with modern drywall. We work on all of them.

We've installed drywall in the older homes near the lake, in basement remodels throughout the neighborhoods, and in new construction. Our shop is about fifteen minutes away in Franklin Park, so when you call, you get a crew that's actually close.

Drywall installation is just one service we offer in this area. See everything on our Crystal Lake painting services page, or check our full McHenry County service area.

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05Every Kind of Drywall Job

New Construction, Basements, and Repairs in Crystal Lake

No two drywall jobs are alike. A basement finishing is different from a small patch or new construction. We plan each job around the space.

Basement drywall installation in Crystal Lake IL

Residential & Basement Finishing

New rooms, basement remodels, and home additions. We hang, tape, mud, and sand so your new space is ready.

Basement finishingHome additionsNew roomsRenovationsSoundproofing options
Drywall repair and patching in Crystal Lake IL

Repairs & Commercial Work

Water damage, holes, and cracked corners fixed right. For larger projects, our commercial painting crew in Crystal Lake handles the whole package.

Water damage repairHole patchingCrack repairCommercial buildingsQuick turnaround
06Our Method

How We Install Drywall in Crystal Lake, Step by Step

Same process every time, whether it's a small patch or a full basement. You'll know exactly what's happening and when.

STEP 01

Free Estimate

We look at the space, measure it, and hand you a written price. No pressure, just the facts.

STEP 02

Prepare the Area

Floors covered, obstacles moved, electrical and plumbing locations noted.

STEP 03

Hang the Boards

Drywall cut and hung tight. Screws properly countersunk. No loose boards.

STEP 04

Tape the Seams

Fiberglass tape on every seam and corner. The first layer of mud goes on.

STEP 05

Second Coat

Second layer of mud over all taped seams and screw heads. Wider and smoother.

STEP 06

Final Coat & Sand

Third coat, then sanded smooth. The wall is flat and seamless.

STEP 07

Final Walkthrough

You inspect the wall with us. Anything you're not happy with gets fixed on the spot.

STEP 08

Cleanup

Dust wiped down, drops removed, floors cleaned. The only thing left is your new wall.

07Sound Familiar?

The Drywall Problems Crystal Lake Homeowners Call Us About

If the left side sounds like your wall, the right side is what you get when we leave.

Cracked and crumbling walls

Settling cracks, water damage, or walls that just look old and rough.

Solid, smooth walls

New drywall that's flat and seamless. Ready for paint or wallpaper.

Basement that's unfinished

Concrete walls and no usable space. You want a finished room.

A finished, livable space

Drywall installed, taped, and mudded. The room feels like part of the house.

Damaged walls after a leak

Water damage that left holes or stains. You need the wall restored.

Walls like new again

Drywall replaced, mudded, and sanded. Our ceiling painting and repair service can finish the job.

08No Fine Print

Everything Included in Your Drywall Installation Job

Some contractors quote low, then the add-ons start. Our price includes the whole job, start to finish.

Free written estimate before any work starts
Hanging all drywall boards properly
Taping every seam and corner
Three coats of mud for a seamless finish
Sanding to a smooth, flat surface
Complete cleanup and dust removal
Walkthrough with on-the-spot fixes
Need drywall in Franklin Park instead? See our drywall installation service in Franklin Park, IL
09Neighbors' Words

Drywall Installation Reviews From Crystal Lake & McHenry County

★★★★★

"You can't even see the seams. It's like the wall was always there."

Our home base is Franklin Park at 1060 E Green St, and from there we cover Crystal Lake and all of McHenry County. Whatever your walls need — drywall or a full interior repaintFranklin Park Painting is the local crew that shows up on time and finishes right.

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10Quick Answers

Drywall Installation in Crystal Lake, IL — FAQs

Q.How much does drywall installation cost in Crystal Lake, IL?+
Drywall installation in Crystal Lake starts at $299 per room, including hanging, taping, mudding, sanding, and cleanup. Estimates are free.
Q.How long does it take to install drywall in a room in Crystal Lake?+
Most Crystal Lake drywall jobs are finished in one working day. Larger rooms or full basements may take two to three days.
Q.Can you install drywall over plaster in older Crystal Lake homes?+
Yes. We regularly install drywall over plaster in older Crystal Lake homes. It's often the best way to get a smooth, flat surface.
Q.Is Franklin Park Painting Co licensed and insured?+
Yes. Franklin Park Painting Co is licensed and insured in Illinois, based at 1060 E Green St, Franklin Park. Call (708) 815-8105 for a free estimate.

Your Walls Should Be Smooth, Solid, and Seamless

Free estimate, real written price, licensed and insured. Book online today and take $50 off your drywall installation job in Crystal Lake.

Franklin Park Painting Co  •  1060 E Green St office 1, Franklin Park, IL 60131  •  +1 (708) 815-8105
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