Drywall Finishing Columbus Ohio
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Residential Services Columbus Ohio
Drywall finishing for homes across Columbus and Central Ohio.
Taping, mudding, skim coating, and texture matching. Smooth walls ready for paint.
Drywall Finishing
At PaintWerks, we handle everything from patching and pre-paint punchout to installing entire walls. The average home has over 200 minor imperfections that become glaringly obvious under fresh paint and a high sheen—we can find and fix them. Our expert crews repair stress cracks, nail pops, water damage, and failed tape joints that plague most homes. We match any existing texture and deliver Level 5 finishes for spaces where perfection matters.
Whether removing dated popcorn ceilings, repairing that persistent crack that keeps coming back, or framing and finishing a new room, we create the flawless surfaces that make your home look professionally maintained.
Did You Know
Here's something most homeowners don't realize:
87% of paint failures are actually caused by poor wall preparation, not the paint itself? Proper drywall work is the foundation that makes every other finish in your home look professional—or amateur.
Our Drywall Finishing Process
Drywall finishing is what separates a professional job from a DIY disaster. The level of finish determines how the wall looks under paint, especially with higher sheens or critical lighting. Here’s how we approach it.
Taping & First Coat
All joints, corners, and fastener heads get taped and mudded. We embed paper tape or mesh in joint compound, then apply the first coat over seams and screws. Inside corners get finished with a corner tool or by hand. This coat is about coverage and getting tape to stick, not about smoothness yet.
Second & Third Coats
Each coat gets wider than the last to feather the joints and blend them into the surrounding drywall. We sand between coats to knock down ridges and high spots. Butt joints and tapered joints get treated differently depending on how they'll show. By the third coat, seams should be invisible under flat light.
Final Finish
Standard finishing means joints and fasteners are smooth and ready for flat or low-sheen paint. For higher sheens or critical lighting, we skim coat the entire surface so the texture is uniform everywhere, not just at the joints. We match the finish level to your paint sheen and lighting conditions.
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