Blog

Drywall, Painting and Pressure Washing Advice from Our Statesville Crew

Atlantic Specializing in Drywall and Painting Company Inc. has been hanging, finishing and painting walls across Iredell, Catawba and Mecklenburg counties since 2003. This is where our crew writes down the questions homeowners and property managers ask us most often on the job site: how to tell a patch from a full replacement, when a room is actually ready for primer, what belongs in a fair written estimate, and how long a finish should hold up before it needs attention again.

Posts here span the full range of what we do — drywall installation and repair, residential and commercial painting, interior and exterior staining, cabinet painting, flooring and cleaning and pressure washing. Some are seasonal: exterior painting and pressure washing questions pick up every spring around Statesville, Mooresville and Troutman, while drywall repair tends to follow winter humidity and settling. Others are about planning and budgeting a renovation, and knowing which questions to ask before you hire any contractor.

If your question isn't covered here, ask us directly. Estimates are free, every job carries a one-year warranty, and we have been licensed and insured for more than two decades. Call (704) 746-8170 or contact us to talk through your project.

A room with newly hung drywall, the seams taped and ready for finishing.
April 25, 2025
Asking the right questions helps you find a drywall service that meets your needs and ensures a smooth, hassle-free project.
A painter in whites rolling a first coat onto an interior wall near the ceiling.
April 23, 2024
Are you looking to hire a painting service? Here is how you know it's the right time to call one. Let's take a look for more information!
A painter rolling pale yellow paint onto a wall above the baseboard trim.
November 7, 2023
If you're interested in hiring painting services for a home project, you should prioritize requesting an estimate first. Read here to learn more!
A worker skim-coating a drywall ceiling with a taping knife.
August 23, 2023
Are you considering renovation? Check out why you need to contact our drywall company prior to tackling that upcoming home project!
A can of stain and a brush on a wooden deck, half of it freshly stained.
June 22, 2023
Check out our post to learn how to budget your various home renovations. Contact us today if you need trusted drywall services.
A room half repainted in blue, with a ladder, roller and paint can on the floor.
October 5, 2022
Let’s take a look at why you should hire professional painting services rather than DIYing your own home painting project.