Preparation
Great Paint Won't Hide a Bad Surface
Patching, sanding and surface prep so the finish coat has something worth going on top of.
Overview
Drywall repair is part of painting, not a separate trade we're chasing. Most of what we fix is the ordinary damage a house collects: nail pops, hairline cracks at seams, a doorknob that went through the wall, an old patch that was never sanded flat.
Repairs get feathered wide and primed so they disappear when light rakes across the wall. That's the whole point of doing it properly.
What we commonly repair
If it shows through paint, it gets addressed before paint.
- Small holes and nail holes
- Hairline and settlement cracks
- Dents and corner bead damage
- Damaged sections cut out and replaced
- Poor previous patches
- General surface imperfections and texture blending
Why it matters
Paint has a way of highlighting what's underneath it, especially in a room with a big window or a hallway with a light at one end. Higher-sheen finishes make it worse.
Feathering a repair wide, sanding it flat and priming it evenly is the difference between a wall that looks new and a wall that looks patched.
Standalone repairs
We take selected drywall-only work when it fits the schedule, usually for people we've painted for or projects in the same neighborhood. For large-scale drywall installation, a dedicated drywall contractor is the better call and we'll say so.
Selected work
Drywall Repair projects
Patch & Repair
Quincy, IL
Surface Prep
Quincy, IL
Questions
Frequently asked
- Can you match my wall texture?
- Most common textures can be blended well enough that the repair disappears under paint. Heavy or unusual textures get discussed up front.
- Is repair included in a painting estimate?
- Normal prep-level repairs are included. Anything structural or larger than a typical patch gets called out as a separate line so you can see it.
- How long before the repair can be painted?
- Depends on depth and humidity. Most compound is ready to sand and prime the next day.
Request a free estimate
Tell us about the project and we'll get back to you to set up a walkthrough.
Other services
- Residential Painting
Interior and exterior painting for homes in Quincy and across the Tri-State area, from a single room to a whole-home repaint.
- Commercial Painting
Residential painting is the main business. We take on commercial projects that fit the calendar and the crew.
Related reading
- The Prep Work That Makes a Paint Job Last
What proper surface preparation actually involves, and why great paint won't hide a bad surface.
- How Often Should You Repaint Your Home's Interior?
A practical look at how long interior paint really lasts room by room, and the signs it's time for a fresh coat.
Have a Painting Project in Mind?
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