Skim-Coating Walls Boston

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Skim coated wall in an attic conversion in Roslindale

Erase texture and damage—create a smooth, modern surface.

Old texture, patchy repairs, or uneven finishes can ruin the look of your walls. Skim-coating is the professional solution.

Ryan Painting offers full-surface skim-coating across Boston—from Brighton to South Boston—creating a blank canvas ready for paint. Perfect for smoothing out rough drywall, knockdown texture, or uneven plaster.

  • Prep and wash surface

  • Apply joint compound in thin, even layers

  • Sand with HEPA extraction

  • Prime before painting

Typical Cost

Most skim-coating projects range $1,500–$5,000 depending on room size and surface condition.

Case Study

In Brighton, we skim-coated a textured ceiling and all four walls in a condo. The result was a flawless finish that modernized the space dramatically.

Hallway of a condo in Brighton where the walls have been skim-coated with plaster, and repainted.

FAQs

Can you remove knockdown or orange peel?

Yes—skim-coating smooths over any texture.

Will this fix uneven paint from past jobs?

Absolutely—it creates a uniform base for fresh paint.

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