I would definitely have a professional do the drywall finishing and texturing if you have never done it before.I used to work in construction and did everything else including the painting.It's an art to do it well.Money well spent and not that expensive.

I've had people tell me they could do their own texturing but when I saw it in person,Holy Shit!

Believe me ,you won't be sorry.I can do most things but I know when I'm licked.

You shouldn't have the sheetrock meet at 4 corners .It's supposed to be staggered. Just a suggestion I was told by sheetrock workers.

You won't be sorry hiring a professional to do that.Believe me.

I don't know what it costs now but I paid $2500 to have my whole basement,2000 square feet taped and textured including the ceiling about 5 years ago.That was with materials.It took two guys a week to do it.

The workers were really happy since I had done such a good job on the framing and hanging of the sheet rock.It made it way easier on them to do a nice job.They even asked me if I wanted a job but I could never do it fast enough to make it profitable.

Now you have to put on the cornerbead.

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you got a good deal

Go to a electric supply place to buy receptacles.Its way cheaper.Thats where electricians buy them and they usually sell to the general public.

You definitely have to use the primer with floor leveler.I found out the hard way.