PAINTING
Interior Painting - Expert Hands
Painting your house will refresh the look of your home and improve the value of it as well
Either looking to paint the exterior or interior of your house, you can count with the expert hands of Monticello Construction. Keep in mind that the temperature inside of your home is vital to a smooth and great finish of your paint. Always hire a lead paint professional for any of your old paint removals. Most of the houses built before 1978 could potentially have lead paint. Very dangerous for your health if disturbed. Always make sure to hire a licensed contractor for all of your painting needs
Exterior Painting - Expert Hands
Don't hesitate when thinking of hiring professional painters. With Monticello Construction you're going to be in good hands!
Things to take into account when planning to paint the exterior of your home:
- Check the weather to see if its going to be sunny enough for you to paint without the fear of rain damaging your paint. consider always paint needs time to dry, if you don't let it dry it will start peeling off the wall.
- Keep always in mind that cheap things end up being expensive
- Before getting in love of a color Monticello Construction recommends to first check with your Condo/Department/House/Neighborhood Association if they will allow you to paint the exterior of your house with the color of your choice.
DRYWALL
The type of drywall to choose depends mainly on the particular space at your home as well as your design intent. Below you will find more info on the types of drywall.
types of DRYWALL
Standard Drywall
Doesn't have any special features added to the design. It is one of the most popular choices for interior construction.
- It will fit perfectly for walls and ceilings
- Great for basement areas
Mold Or Moisture Resistant Drywall / Purple Drywall
This drywall is composed of a paperless backing and a special coating to prevent the build-up of any kind of mold/mildew caused by moist or humid areas.
- Great choise to use on bathrooms, laundry rooms, utility room kitchen areas, basements.
Fire and Sound Resistant Drywall
- Fire Resistant Drywalls / Type X Drywall Are made with glass fibers for extra thickness. This kind of drywall will help prevent the spread of fire, will generate less smoke than standard drywall, better room sound control, and will pass any required building codes. This kind of drywall is ideal for utility rooms, garages, and near furnaces.
- Sound Resistant Drywalls / Sound Dampening Drywall Are designed to reduce noise between walls. It is a thicker sheet of drywall (1/2"-5/8") than standard drywall. Has a noise-dampening core, but for better soundproofing, the ideal drywall would be the ones with fiberglass insulation.
Size and Thickness of Drywalls
Sizes
There are three common sizes for drywalls:
- 4x8 Foot Drywall: The standard and most popular size, will work great for either vertical or horizontal installations.
- 4x10 Foot Drywall: Great for tall walls and expansive ceilings
- 4x12 Foot Drywall: This is the longest size available, is ideal for big rooms and high ceilings. It will cover more areas with fewer panels.
Thickness
- 1/4" Drywall : The 1/4 inch drywall is the thinnest option available in the market. this is commonly used as a skimming material, installed over an existing layer of the wall just to refresh the look of the wall.
- 3/8" Drywall : This is a good choice for curved walls. commonly used to do repairs on older drywalls and do patchings over drywalls that need it.
- 1/2" Drywall : This is the most commonly used drywall for interior use since they're easy to carry and hang.
- 5/8" Drywall : This is the thickest drywall available in the market, most of the drywall with this thickness are fire-resistant and soundproof. Also, it’s a good choice because it will help prevent the drywall to hang over time.
DRYWALL Patch and Repairs
Drywall Patch and Repairs
For all of your drywall patch repairs, we are here for you. It doesn't matter how big or small the hole in your wall is, we will fix it for you!
- We will leave smooth and even walls, and will try to match as close as possible to your existing walls and existing finish.
- Great for basement areas
We will always cover all the surrounding areas to protect it from any dust, debris or paint that could arise from the drywall repair
CEILINGS
The type of ceiling to choose depends mainly on the particular space at your home as well as your design intent. Below you will find info on the different types of Ceilings
TYPES OF CEILINGS
Conventional/Standard/Flat Ceiling
This is the most common and simplest type of ceiling, it's made out of drywall. The standard ceiling height is 9 feet, but there are people who raise it to 10-13 feet. This will help rooms to feel more spacious and brighter.
Beamed Ceiling
Beamed Ceilings are considered to be a traditional/contemporary type of ceilings. Which are made to have wood beams exposed, trying to evoke a rustic charm. Typically found in dining rooms and living rooms.
Drop/Suspended Ceiling
Referred to as the type of ceilings that hang from metal strips/grids, this kind of ceiling is also known as vinyl tiles ceilings. Even though they are mainly installed for commercial buildings, there are a few people who like this kind of ceilings for their homes.
Coffered Ceilings
They are made out of three-dimensional grooved wood, fiberboards, or PVC. Typically found in high-end homes, reflects a classic and luxurious design. If you want to add a more rustic and classy aesthetic look you can make them out of wood, staining it will make the grain show off more, wood will also be more durable.
Cathedral Ceilings
This is a type of vault that follows the pitch of the roof. Are known by their inverted V shape. commonly found in large living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Even though cathedral ceilings will give your home a distinctive look, it will also make it a little bit pricey to paint it and do proper maintenance, and it could make your electric bill go up.
Vaulted Ceilings
It will bring great attention to the wooden central arch. This kind of ceiling is a self-supported arch above walls and beneath the roof. The main difference between a vaulted ceiling and cathedral ceilings is that vaulted ceilings don’t follow the roof's pitch.
Shed/Angle Ceilings
Also known as single slope will create a distinct look to your home. A shed ceiling will begin at a high point at one wall, then it will slope down toward the opposite wall.
Multi Level/Tray Ceilings
Also know as inverted or recessed ceiling features a center section that starts from one height and drops as you add levels. this type of ceilings can make a room feel more spacious and seem taller. high-end homes build their homes with this kind of design, it will give a classy aesthetic look.
Coved Ceilings
Are made with rounded edges instead of sharp corners. This kind of ceilings has a concaved shape with curved edges instead of sharp angles between the ceiling and walls. It can bring a comforting vibe to any room of the house, will make the room feel more spacious, taller, and airier.
Popcorn Ceilings
Known by different names like stucco ceiling, acoustic ceiling, and stipple ceiling. Many homes still keep this kind of ceiling, but many homeowners are getting rid of this kind of ceilings since it has become an old design and people have place stigmas since many popcorn ceilings contain asbestos, especially those installed prior to 1977. That's why is very typical to find this kind of ceilings on old houses.
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