Drywall Installation Service in Elmhurst, IL
Cracked walls, water damage, or a room that needs new walls entirely? Our crew installs drywall flat, square, and finished right. Paint-ready surface every time.
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Franklin Park Painting installs drywall across Elmhurst, IL starting at $299 per room. This includes hanging, taping, mudding, sanding, and priming to a paint-ready finish. Most rooms take 2 to 3 days. Estimates are free and the crew is licensed and insured in Illinois.
Why Elmhurst Homeowners Trust Us for Drywall Installation
Bad drywall shows every flaw once paint goes on. Cracks, bulges, and visible seams ruin any room. We do the job right so the finish looks flawless.
Flat, seamless surfaces
Every joint taped and mudded smooth. No visible seams, no bulges. The wall looks like one piece.
Paint-ready finish
We prime the drywall so the paint goes on evenly. No texture difference, no flat spots. Ready for color the same day.
Full installations & repairs
New construction, basement finishing, water damage repair, or patching holes. We do it all.
Clean worksite
Drywall dust gets everywhere. We contain the mess and clean up completely when the job is done.
Insulated & soundproof options
Need soundproofing in basement walls or a home office? We install insulation behind the drywall too.
A Local Drywall Installer Who Knows Elmhurst Homes
Elmhurst homes range from century-old plaster walls to modern drywall. We work on both and know what each surface needs to be truly flat.
We've installed drywall in basements across Elmhurst, patched walls in historic homes near downtown, and finished new rooms in the newer neighborhoods. Our shop is about ten minutes away in Franklin Park. When you call, you get a crew that's actually local — not some out-of-state contractor.
Drywall installation is one of many services we offer in Elmhurst. See everything on our Elmhurst painting services page, or check the rest of our DuPage County service area.
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Drywall jobs often lead to "while you're here, can you also…" — we do that too. Same crew, same standard.
New Construction, Basements, and Repairs in Elmhurst
No two drywall jobs are the same. A basement needs moisture-resistant board. A home office needs soundproofing. We plan each job around the space.
New Construction & Basements
Finishing a basement? Building a new room? We handle the drywall from framing to finish. Moisture-resistant board for basements, regular board for everything else.
Repairs, Patches & Water Damage
Holes in walls, water damage, or cracked plaster? We patch it, match the texture, and make it disappear. Also available through our commercial painting crew in Elmhurst for larger projects.
How We Install Drywall in Elmhurst, Step by Step
Same process on every job, whether it's one patch or a whole basement. You'll know exactly what's happening and when.
Free Estimate
We look at your space and hand you a written price. No pressure, no games.
Site Prep
Furniture moved, floors covered, dust barriers set up. We contain the mess from the start.
Framing Check
We verify your framing is square and level. The drywall goes on straight or we fix the framing first.
Hang the Board
Sheets hung tight, screws spaced correctly, edges aligned. No wobble, no gaps.
Tape & Mud
Every joint taped, every screw covered. First coat applied, dried, and sanded.
Second & Third Coats
Two more coats of mud, each sanded smooth. The surface gets flatter with every pass.
Final Sand & Texture
Everything sanded to a smooth finish. Texture applied to match your existing walls.
Prime & Cleanup
Primed for paint, dust wiped down, trash removed. Your new wall is ready for color.
The Drywall Problems Elmhurst Homeowners Call Us About
If the left side sounds like your wall, the right side is what you get when we leave.
Hairline cracks, plaster falling apart, or walls that just look old and damaged.
No cracks, no bulges, no visible damage. The wall looks like it was always there.
Stains, soft spots, or bulges in the drywall from a roof or pipe leak.
Damaged sections cut out and replaced with new drywall. A clean start.
You can see every seam, every screw head. Paint makes it more obvious, not less.
Our drywall installation service delivers walls that are perfectly smooth and ready for color.
Everything Included in Your Drywall Installation
Some installers quote low, then hit you with add-ons for taping, mudding, or priming. Our price includes the whole job.
Drywall Reviews From Elmhurst & DuPage County
"You can't even tell where the new drywall meets the old. It's perfect."
Our home base is Franklin Park at 1060 E Green St, and from there we cover Elmhurst and the surrounding suburbs. Whether it's a single patch or a full interior repaint, Franklin Park Painting is the local crew that shows up on time and finishes right.
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