Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1978
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"Wonderful experience with Richard. Worked with him and his team to remove popcorn ceiling in an apartment unit. Richard is very prompt and knowledgable. His team did such a clean and professional job. Will continue to work with him."
+19
Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1995
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Emergency services offered
"I needed to get popcorn ceiling removed throughout my entire home and I was drawn to this company because they had the most reasonable prices and quickest completion time. Matt was very communicative throughout the process and it’s clear that he has a lot of experience and knows his stuff. Matt and his team did such a great job. Everything was done in 3 days! I highly recommend hiring Clark Drywall Inc for any of your drywall needs."
+10
Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1982
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Warranties offered
"Joshua was very professional and did an outstanding job removing my popcorn ceiling and painting my entire condo. Couldn't be happier!!!!"
+8
Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1997
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"The remodeling of my guest bath went very smoothly. I had few ideas as to what I wanted, but thanks to Nathan's design help, I was able to select the items that fit my concept. Many reviews talk mainly about the job and the results, but there is one important area that is often neglected: the working crew. Without exception his guys, besides being highly competent, were both respectful and considerate at all times. I strongly recommend this company!"
+16
Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas
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Warranties offered
"Quality services, reasonable price, and completed job ahead of schedule. Rep was very professional and even washed down the property when finished. Would definitely recommend this company to anyone needing drywall services"
Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
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Customers say: True professional
"Derek, the owner of Local Home Services, Inc, did an outstanding job for me. I would definitely hire him again in the future. He installed a new LED flourescent light over my kitchen sink in my apartment (something I had been wanting for over a year. He also installed a new switch in my art studio so and a new overhead light fixture that can now be turned on without flickering. He made several trips to Home Depot to find just the right light to install in the middle of the ceiling. In addition, he installed a file closet room. Now I don't have to stand on a chair in the dark to look for things. The total cost for labor and materials was just $492.50. What a deal I highly recommend this company. They are located at 518 Raymond Avenue, 10 Santa Monica, CA 90405. Tel: 424-433-5533. LHSPRO.com."
+27
Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2012
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"When I moved into my house I was disappointed in the condition it was in. I had Al come and provide a estimate to get it cleaned properly. I was very happy with the work performed. Everything that was cleaned sparkled when it was completed. The quality was better than I expected. The cleaning crew was friendly. Al came and made sure that all the cleaning we had agreed to was completed. Will be scheduling a regular cleaning service with the company."
+50
Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2001
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Emergency services offered
"We were so happy with the work done at our house! I very picky and they did flawless work. Thank you so much!"
Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
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"Excellent craftsmanship, team is responsive, were on time every day and on budget. Final work product exceeded our expectations. Our refinished cabinets look like manufacture direct quality. This project was to repaint existing kitchen cabinets that had more than 50+ cabinet and drawer faces along with 2 islands. Post project the kitchen area of house was left in a very clean condition. CR Painting took extra measures to tent off the kitchen from the rest of the house to insure minimal dust dispersion while working at the house and it worked!"
+159
Serving Malibu, CA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1989
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Emergency services offered
"Marco is amazing. Installed my sink and was kind, thorough and I would hire him again."
+21
A drop ceiling is a type of secondary ceiling that is dropped down below the actual ceiling of a room, hence the name. It’s made up of ceiling tiles (made of fiberboard, foam, wood, metal, or plastic) supported by a metal grid. The space between the drop ceiling and the structural ceiling can be used to hide wiring, pipes, and HVAC ducts.
Most drop ceiling installations take about two to three days, including the time needed to build the grid frame, install it, and place each ceiling tile properly. Your installation might take more time if you need to modify plumbing, HVAC ducts, or electrical wiring to accommodate the new ceiling.
Most drop ceilings require a clearance of at least three inches from the structural ceiling, though you’ll likely need more than that to make space for pipes, ducts, lights, fans, sprinklers, or wiring. In many places, building codes require a minimum ceiling height of seven feet, which can limit the amount of clearance you’ll have between your drop ceiling and structural ceiling.
Yes, you can paint a drop ceiling, but it’s not always recommended. Painting a drop ceiling can sometimes void your warranty because using improper paint or technique can cause the tiles to sag. Paint can also negatively affect the fire resistance, soundproofing, and light reflection of the panels. Consider these downsides before taking on ceiling painting costs.
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