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Remodeling Services from GBE Painting and Home Decor (Up to 80% Off). Three Options Available.

GBE General Contracting

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Experienced and courteous technicians remodel homes, including kitchens and bathrooms

Choose from Three Options

  • C$199 for C$1,000 toward remodeling services, valid for jobs of at least $5,000
  • C$299 for C$1,500 toward remodeling services, valid for jobs of at least $6,000
  • C$399 for C$2,000 toward remodeling services, valid for jobs of at least $7,000

    Are Your Walls Plaster or Drywall?: How to Tell

    When preparing to paint or remodel, you’ll want to know what you’re working with. If you’re not sure whether your walls are drywall or plaster, read on for tips on how to tell.

    Ask their age: Plaster walls tend to be found in older homes. The first forms of drywall were patented in the early 1900s, but it wasn’t until the housing boom of the 1950s that drywall—that is, thin panels of gypsum-based plaster sandwiched between two stiff pieces of paper—began to take off, and over the next few decades it became the industry standard. It’s not impossible that a newer, custom-built house might have plaster walls: some people prefer the texture and solidity of plaster, but the plastering process is several times as costly and can take weeks to fully dry.

    Make some noise: Plaster is thicker and denser than drywall, making it substantially more soundproof. Knocking on a plaster wall will produce a dull thud and feel almost rocklike to the hand, like a drum filled with cement. Drywall will sound hollow, and you shouldn’t knock too hard: it’s more fragile than plaster, such that another test is to press a pushpin into an inconspicuous area. If it slides right in, it’s likely drywall.

    Look inside: Unscrew an air vent or an electrical outlet cover, give a loud yell to scare away any flying squirrels that might be in there, and peer into the depths of your wall. Drywall will typically be half an inch thick, with paint applied directly to its surface, and you may be able to spy the backing paper. If, however, you see wood slats (called lath) or wire mesh supporting a thick, possibly crumbly looking substance, it’s plaster. You might even find a combination of the two: veneer plaster supports a thinner layer of plaster with drywall-like gypsum boards.

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Promotional value expires 60 days after purchase. Amount paid never expires. Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as a gift. Valid only for option purchased. One kitchen renovation per Groupon. Appointment required. Consultation required. Valid within 60 km of K1J 6Z9; additional fee will apply for distances outside service area. For $199 option, job must be at least $5000 in remodeling. For $299 option, job must be at least $6000 in remodeling. For $399 option, job must be at least $7000 in remodeling. Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services. Learn about Strike-Through Pricing and Savings

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