Drywall & Plaster Repair in Boston
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From 1850s horse‑hair plaster to 1990s blueboard, every era of Greater Boston housing brings its own surface quirks:
Chimney‑settlement fissures in Beacon Hill, steam‑warped bathroom ceilings in Coolidge Corner condos, and drywall tape failures in South End loft conversions. Ryan Painting’s repair division blends the finesse of old‑world plasterers with the speed of modern drywall crews. We arrive with dust‑containing zip walls, HEPA vacuums, and a complete arsenal of setting‑type compounds.
Experience the Benefits of Ryan Painting
Dust‑controlled repairs → Zip walls & HEPA vacs protect furniture and lungs
Texture matching → We blend smooth, sand‑swirl, or orange‑peel flawlessly
Lead‑safe containment → Required for pre‑1978 plaster work; we exceed EPA RRP
Same‑day paint‑ready → Fast‑set compounds allow primer in as little as 90 min
How we do it
1. Site Prep
We move nearby furniture, protect floors with adhesive poly sheeting, and install zip walls to contain dust and debris.
2. Cut & Secure
Cracks are widened for better adhesion, popped screws are reset, and large holes get solid backer board installation.
3. Tape & Fill
We embed fiberglass mesh or metal corner bead where needed, then apply a strong setting compound for the first layer.
4. Skim & Sand
Two precise skim coats are applied, each wider than the last, then sanded smooth using Festool HEPA tools for a dust-free, glassy finish.
5. Prime & Paint-Ready
We spot-prime with high-build acrylic to seal and unify the surface — now ready for a flawless coat of paint.
Cracks gone. Seamless, dust-free wall perfection.
We’re proud of what we do
A Jamaica Plain Colonial home showed cracks across its 140‑year‑old attic ceiling. We opened each fissure to a V‑groove, screwed plaster washers into lath, embedded paper‑faced metal tape, and skim‑coated the entire 8×20 ft surface. After sanding and priming, the ceiling looked poured—no visible joint lines even under raking light.
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FAQs
How messy is the repair process?
Zip walls, sticky floor plastic, and HEPA sanders keep dust below OSHA thresholds; most rooms are paint‑ready and clean enough to occupy the same evening.
Can you match my existing texture?
Yes—our crews replicate smooth finish, light orange‑peel, and even vintage sand‑swirl patterns.
Do you use regular drywall mud or quick‑set?
We start with 20‑ or 45‑minute setting compound for strength, followed by lightweight topping for easy sanding.
What about lead paint in old plaster?
We perform a lead check. If positive, we use full EPA RRP containment and vacuum extraction during sanding.
Are you insured?
Yes - we are a licensed and insured company. General Liability and Workers Comp policies provided on request.