Residential Services

Since 1938, the name Marek has been synonymous with drywall construction. In the past 75 plus years, we have become the leader in pioneering new methods of drywall application. Long length wallboard, double nailing, screw attachment and premixed joint compounds are just a few of the steps we had introduced in offering greater quality and a more professional approach to drywall construction.

Today, Marek continues as the industry's leader. As always we are finding new and better ways to serve customers throughout the United States while relying on the time honored service and technical know how that has enabled us to become the industry's number one drywall contractor. So, for your drywall and texture needs in tract housing, custom homes, or apartments, look to Marek's residential services for the kind of service that builders have depended on since 1938.

For information concerning Marek’s residential services, please contact:
Houston: Brent Ballard 713-235-0755
Dallas: Sumner Hunter 972-304-9373
Austin: Randy Smith 512-312-2830

The wood framing that is used in the vast majority of residential construction presents unique challenges and problems. A wood stud or joist is not an engineered product, and each piece of wood behaves differently when exposed to changes in temperature and humidity. Since the Mareks hung their…

Textures are an important part of residential construction. Styles change over the years, and it is often possible to date a house by the type of texture on the walls and ceilings. Texture serves not only a decorative but a functional purpose. When artificial or natural light shines across a…

Since ancient times, the nicer homes had smooth walls and ceilings made of plaster. This remained true until the 20th century and the invention of gypsum board. Today, the finish of choice in many multi-million dollar homes and condominiums is gypsum board with a smooth Level 5 finish. And MAREK…

Once upon a time, houses and apartments had rectangular rooms with square corners and ninety degree angles. Residential drywall trim consisted mostly of conventional metal corner bead. But times have really changed, and today’s houses (and apartments) commonly have features such as arches,…

Ensuring that sound doesn’t travel through a building has become increasingly important to our customers. Dad wants to watch action movies with surround sound in one room while Mom is on the phone in the next room and the kids are sleeping upstairs. Recent years have seen the development of many…