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When renovating spaces like bedrooms or living rooms with dirty walls and missing textures, especially due to smoke from candles or cooking, it's important to weigh the options between skim coating and drywall replacement.
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CONS

Drywall Replacement:
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- Pros:
- Fresh Start: Full drywall replacement ensures that all the old, damaged, and smoke-affected drywall is removed. This gives a cleaner, healthier start for the walls, especially if smoke, dirt, or odors have seeped deeply into the material.
- Improved Air Quality: If the drywall is heavily stained by smoke or contaminated by years of cooking fumes and candle burning, replacing it helps improve indoor air quality and overall well-being in the long term.
- Durability: New drywall will last longer and be easier to maintain, as you’re starting with fresh, undamaged material.
- Cons:
- Higher Cost: Replacing drywall is significantly more expensive than skim coating. It involves tearing down the old drywall, disposing of the material, and installing new sheets.
- Time-Consuming: The process is more labor-intensive and will take longer compared to skim coating. This includes installation, taping, sanding, priming, and painting.

Recommendation
If the primary concern is cosmetic and the drywall is structurally sound, skim coating followed by a good primer can refresh the look of the rooms quickly and cost-effectively.
However, if the drywall is old, smoke-damaged, or affects air quality, replacing it entirely may be a better long-term investment. Fresh drywall eliminates the underlying issues and offers a truly clean start for the space.
Investing in new drywall might seem like a larger upfront cost, but it could save you from future issues related to poor air quality and lingering odors, especially in spaces that have been heavily affected by smoke.


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Choosing the Right Option for Your Walls

Water or fire damaged drywall
Dealing with large holes, water damage, or deeper structural issues?
Opt for Drywall Replacement for a sturdy, like-new result.
Uneven surfaces, small patches, or repair work?
Trust our Texture Matching to seamlessly blend imperfections.
Ready to refresh smooth walls with a clean, updated look? Count on our Painting & Finishing services.

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