Popcorn Ceiling Removal
Popcorn and acoustic ceilings sampled, then wetted and scraped to bare board, then skimmed smooth or given a new texture, with the room sealed in plastic first.
Drywall Repair and Installation in Bourbon, IN
Mishawaka Prime Drywall does drywall repair and installation in Bourbon, IN, and we also handle drywall replacement for Bourbon houses, basements and garages.
Request a quote
Tell us which room and what the damage looks like, and we will phone you.
Eight homes in ten in Bourbon are detached houses, and a big share of them were built between the 1950s and the 1970s. Walls from those years repair cleanly, whether they are early drywall or plaster over gypsum panels. What changes the price is how far the damage runs. So we look at it with a light held flat against the wall before we quote.
- Door and window cracks fixed at the cause
- Old ceiling texture tested before removal
- Basement board kept off the floor
- About 52 minutes from Mishawaka
Drywall Repair Across Bourbon
Cracks Over Doors in the 1950s Houses
The 1950s account for almost a fifth of Bourbon's houses. In them, cracks tend to start at the top corners of doors and windows, which are the weakest points in the wall and where the house moves most. Filling the crack alone typically brings it back within a year. So we cut it open, bridge it with mesh tape in setting compound, and feather the coat wide enough that the movement no longer shows.
Ceiling Texture From the 1970s
Another fifth went up in the 1970s, the years when sprayed popcorn ceilings were common. Before anyone scrapes one, we have a sample lab-tested, since texture from those years can hold asbestos. If it is clean, we wet it, scrape it, and skim the ceiling smooth. If not, an asbestos abatement crew removes it before we finish.
Basements in Bourbon’s Older Houses
A basement under a 1950s or 1970s house was usually built for storage, and its block or poured walls can take on moisture. So finishing one starts with that wall, not with the board. We put up foam insulation against the block, frame a stud wall inside it, and hang moisture-resistant board half an inch above the floor. That way, if the floor takes on water, the board stays dry and the gap hides under the baseboard.
Ceiling Stains After a Roof Leak
A brown ring on the ceiling of an older Bourbon house usually means the roof or a vent boot let water through. Once the roofer has fixed it, we press on the stained area. If the board is still firm, a stain-blocking primer and fresh paint are often all it needs. But if it is soft or sagging, we cut it back to the nearest joists, replace that section and match the texture, so the repair does not show.
Permits at the Town Office
Bourbon has its own Zoning and Building Department at the town office on East Park Avenue. If your project adds walls or finishes a basement, be sure to ask there about permits before we begin. The work then follows what the inspection requires.
Getting to Bourbon
Bourbon is about 29 road miles from Mishawaka, close to 52 minutes. We plan jobs here for full days, so the quickest way onto the calendar is to send photos when you call. Larger projects, like a basement or a popcorn ceiling across the whole house, are easy to fit in.
We also serve Bristol, IN, east of Elkhart, one of the oldest towns in Elkhart County.
What Shapes Drywall Work in Bourbon, IN
Bourbon has a population of about 1,671. Here is what that means for the work we do here.
| Local fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| 1950s houses | 18.4% of the town's 781 homes; half are older than 1960. |
| 1970s houses | 19.3%, the decade of sprayed ceiling texture. |
| Single-family detached houses | 82.3%; 67.6% of homes are owner-occupied. |
| Where the town sits | Bourbon Township, Marshall County; laid out in 1853 for the coming railroad. |
| Building permits | Town of Bourbon Zoning and Building Department, East Park Avenue. |
What will it cost?
Send a line about the damaged room, a rough size and whether it is a rental or your own home. We call back with a price range and what would move it.
Services we offer in Bourbon
Basement Drywall
Lower-level walls, ceilings, soffits and stairwells hung and finished in drywall, after the foundation has been checked for water.
Ceiling Repair
Cracked, sagging or cut-open drywall ceilings, the winter corner crack included, fixed at the cause and finished so side light cannot find the patch.
Plaster Repair
Old plaster walls and ceilings reattached to the lath before any crack gets filled, with openings left by plumbers and electricians patched flush.
Garage Drywall
Garage walls and ceilings hung to the Indiana code's fire separation, with Type X under rooms above and the bottom edge kept off the slab.
Drywall Texture
Knockdown, orange peel and hand textures matched on patches or sprayed on whole rooms, and textured walls skimmed smooth for owners who want them flat.
Nearby areas we serve
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do about a crack that keeps getting longer?
Pencil a short line across each end and note the day. If it grows past those marks within a few months, give us a call. A crack that keeps moving needs its cause found before any tape goes on.
Do I need to leave the house during popcorn removal?
Not for a texture that tested clean. We seal the room with plastic and keep the door closed. Of course, you will want to stay out of that room until it is cleaned up.
What board goes on a garage wall shared with the house?
Code calls for 1/2-inch board or thicker facing the garage, seams taped, and 5/8-inch Type X on a garage ceiling with rooms above it. It slows a garage fire from reaching the house, so we never leave it out.
Do you fix the hole a plumber cut to reach a pipe?
Yes. We square the opening, add backing, fit a piece of board, and finish it to match the wall. If the plumber may need to get back in, we can fit an access panel instead.
Can you match orange peel or knockdown on a wall?
Usually, yes. We try the texture on a scrap first, compare it in daylight, and adjust before it goes on your wall.
How much dust will a small repair make?
Little. We sand with a vacuum sander and lay plastic under the work. A small patch leaves the room clean enough to use the same day.
Request a quote
Faster by phone: (574) 319-7633. Or describe the wall here and we will call you.