Smooth walls and ceilings first
Drywall and Ceiling Repair in Charlotte, NC
Fine Finishes Custom Painting repairs drywall and ceilings in Charlotte, NC: cracks, holes, popcorn ceiling removal and wallpaper removal. We handle the sanding, priming and taping so the surface is ready for paint.
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- In Business Since 2011
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At a glance: what we do and where we work
We repair drywall and ceilings in Charlotte, NC and nearby towns: cracks, holes, popcorn ceiling removal and wallpaper removal, with the sanding, priming and taping that get a surface ready for paint. It starts with a free, no-obligation estimate. Call (980) 291-7510 to book.
- Do you remove popcorn ceilings? Yes, and we repair and prime the ceiling underneath before it is painted.
- Can you fix cracks that keep coming back? We re-tape the seam instead of painting over the line.
- Do you take small jobs? Our price guide lists smaller projects by the hour, and the estimate sets the number.
Fine Finishes Custom Painting repairs drywall cracks and holes in Charlotte, NC.
Fine Finishes Custom Painting removes popcorn ceilings and wallpaper as prep for paint.
Fine Finishes Custom Painting publishes a price guide that lists prep work at $0.58 to $0.93 per square foot.
Fine Finishes Custom Painting has painted homes in the Charlotte area since 2011.
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The Difference
Why Homeowners Choose Fine Finishes Custom Painting for Drywall and Ceiling Repair
Who We Work With
- Better Business Bureau · A+ rated, BBB Accredited Business since December 2023
- Sherwin-Williams · paint brand we use
- Benjamin Moore · paint brand we use
- Mint Hill Historical Society · client: museum buildings at the Carl J. McEwen Village repaired and painted or stained
How drywall and ceiling repair works before the paint goes on
Paint shows every flaw under it. A hairline crack, a nail head pushing through, a dent from a doorknob or the ridge of an old patch all read clearly once fresh paint and side light hit them. That is why drywall and ceiling repair sits inside our painting work.
Cracks tend to follow the joints. Drywall goes up in sheets, and the seams between them are covered with paper tape and joint compound. When a house settles or framing moves with the seasons, that tape can crack or lift along the seam, often running out from the corners of doors and windows. Painting over the line closes it for a while, and then it comes back. The lasting repair is to cut out the loose tape, re-tape the joint, feather new compound out wide, sand it flat and prime it, so the seam disappears under the finish coat.
More about drywall and ceiling repair
Holes come in sizes. Small ones from nails and picture hooks fill with compound and sand flush. Larger ones, from a doorknob with no stop or a removed TV mount, need a patch of new drywall or a backing piece, then tape and thin coats of compound built up and sanded. The usual failure is a patch that sits proud of the wall or has a different texture, and a coat of flat paint makes that worse.
Popcorn ceilings are the sprayed-on texture found in many older homes. Removal means covering the floor and walls, wetting the texture so it lets go of the board, and scraping it off. The drywall underneath often has seams that were never finished smooth because the texture hid them, so those get taped and skimmed where needed, then sanded and primed for paint. Some older textured ceilings contain asbestos. If your house is older, have a sample tested before any scraping starts and share the result with us at the estimate.
Wallpaper removal is its own kind of prep. Some paper peels off in sheets and some comes away in small pieces, and the adhesive left behind has to be washed off completely. Paint over leftover glue can crack or bubble. If the face paper of the drywall tears during removal, it has to be sealed with primer before any compound or paint goes on, or the torn paper raises and bubbles under the new coat.
Water stains on a ceiling need the leak fixed first. Once the source is dry and repaired, a stain-blocking primer stops the brown ring bleeding back through the new paint. Our published price guide lists prep work (scraping, sanding, priming) at $0.58 to $0.93 per square foot, painting ceilings at $1 to $2 per square foot, and smaller projects at $20 to $60 per hour. Those are the guide's ranges; the free estimate sets the real number once we have seen the damage.
Watch For These
Signs You Need Drywall and Ceiling Repair
- Cracks running out from the corners of doors or windows
- Tape seams lifting or showing as straight lines through the paint
- Nail heads pushing small bumps up through the wall
- Holes from anchors, a doorknob or a removed TV mount
- Brown rings or stains on the ceiling
- Popcorn texture that flakes, sheds or holds dust
- Wallpaper peeling at the seams or corners
Seeing one of these? Call (980) 291-7510 or get a free estimate.
Our Drywall and Ceiling Repair Process
The Fine Finishes Custom Painting Drywall and Ceiling Repair Journey
Drywall and ceiling repair runs in four stages and ends with a surface ready for paint.
- Step : 01
Look at the damage
We look at each crack, hole, ceiling or papered wall at the free estimate.
- Step : 02
Estimate and plan
You get a no-obligation estimate covering the repairs and any painting that follows. We agree which rooms are worked on and what gets covered or moved.
- Step : 03
Repair and prep
We remove texture or wallpaper, re-tape seams, patch holes and build up compound.
- Step : 04
Prime and paint
Repaired areas are primed so they take colour evenly. Then the walls or ceiling are painted, and we clean up before we leave.
Real Reviews
Rated 5.0 on Google
Great experience having our cabinets and kitchen painted by Fine Finishes. Zachary, the owner, was quick to respond and excellent to communicate with. Our team, led by Mario, was efficient, neat, and did a wonderful job. Very happy with the way our kitchen turned out and would highly recommend Fine Finishes Custom painting!
We had a great experience with Zach and his team. Their pricing was more than fair and delivered on the quality of work. They did a creative paint design in our master bedroom and came out perfect. We will be using them again for more rooms in our house.
Wow, I’m so impressed with this painting group! I’ve had negative experiences in the past with other hired painters cutting corners, upcharging & delaying projects. This experience was not like that at all. It was a 10/10 experience. The customer service is professional, prompt & personable. I am impressed by how much attention to detail was shown on the job, leaving my walls & cabinets looking pristine. I’ll definitely be using this group time and time again!
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Drywall and Ceiling Repair
Do you remove popcorn ceilings in Charlotte, NC?
Yes. Popcorn ceiling removal is part of our drywall and ceiling work. After the texture comes off, we repair the seams underneath, sand and prime the ceiling so it is ready for paint. If your home is older, have the texture tested for asbestos before removal and bring the result to the estimate.
Can you fix drywall cracks in my Mecklenburg County home before painting?
Yes. Cracks along drywall seams usually mean the tape has cracked or lifted, so we cut out the loose tape, re-tape the joint and feather new compound out. The repair is sanded and primed before paint so the line does not show.
How much does drywall repair cost in Charlotte?
Our published price guide lists prep work (scraping, sanding, priming) at $0.58 to $0.93 per square foot and smaller projects at $20 to $60 per hour. Painting ceilings is listed at $1 to $2 per square foot. Those are the guide's ranges, and the free estimate sets the real number for your rooms.
Do you remove wallpaper in Charlotte homes?
Yes. Wallpaper removal is part of the prep work we list. We take the paper down, wash off the adhesive and seal any torn drywall face with primer before compound or paint goes on.
Should I fix a ceiling water stain in my Charlotte house before painting?
Fix the leak first. Paint will not hold back an active leak, and the stain returns if the source is still wet. Once it is repaired and dry, we repair any damaged drywall and seal the stain with a stain-blocking primer before the ceiling is painted.
Do you take small drywall repairs in North Carolina, or only full rooms?
Our price guide lists smaller projects by the hour, at $20 to $60 per hour. Tell us what you have when you book the free estimate and we price it from there.
Where We Work
Drywall and Ceiling Repair Across the Charlotte Area
We take drywall, ceiling and wallpaper removal work in these towns around Charlotte.
More about where we work
We repair drywall and ceilings across Charlotte and north on I-77 to Huntersville, Cornelius and Mooresville. NC 51 links Matthews and Mint Hill, and US 29 runs out to Concord. South of the city we work in Ballantyne, Waxhaw and Fort Mill, SC, reached by roads including US 521.
From Matthews, NC
Matthews to Charlotte
- Roads we run: US 74; NC 27, East Independence Boulevard (US 74)
- Straight-line distance: about 10 miles, not a drive time
- Town page: Painting Company in Matthews, NC
From Huntersville, NC
Huntersville to Charlotte
- Roads we run: I-77 (with US 21)
- Straight-line distance: about 13 miles, not a drive time
- Town page: Painting Company in Huntersville, NC
From Mint Hill, NC
Mint Hill to Charlotte
- Roads we run: Lawyers Road, US 74; NC 27
- Straight-line distance: about 11 miles, not a drive time
- Town page: Painting Company in Mint Hill, NC
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