Walls & Ceilings

Walls and ceilings form the backbone of your home's interior, defining spaces and setting the stage for everything from paint colors to lighting. Whether you're patching drywall, addressing water stains, installing crown molding, or tackling texture repairs, these surfaces require attention to detail. From minor fixes to full renovations, Angi helps you find the right pros and resources to keep every room looking its best.

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Common Wall & Ceiling Service Questions

Most repairs take 1-3 days, depending on drying times for joint compound and paint touch-ups.

Drywall can be installed directly on ceiling joists. In fact, this method is common in many construction projects. Drywall sheets are attached to the joists using screws, ensuring a secure and stable installation. Before attaching the drywall, it's important to mark the joist locations on the ceiling, allowing for accurate screw placement. Proper spacing between screws and careful taping and mudding of joints are crucial to creating a smooth and flawless ceiling surface. If the joists are in good condition and level, installing drywall directly on them is a practical and efficient approach.

Plaster can be a difficult DIY to master, especially if you plan to plaster an entire room, rather than patch a small area. Before you begin a plaster DIY project, you need to know which tools and type of plaster to use. It's also important to know how to prepare the surface and apply the plaster for a smooth finish. If that all sounds like a lot of work, you may prefer hiring a local plaster repair contractor to do the job.

In most cases, plaster repair will improve your home’s energy efficiency because a solid barrier of the insulative material helps keep conditioned air inside your home. Major plaster repair jobs like repairing large cracks or crumbling sections of plaster or applying a skim coat might make a noticeable difference in your heating and cooling bills. Not only can plaster repairs improve efficiency, but they can also reduce strain on your HVAC equipment, potentially saving you money on maintenance and repairs.

Common causes include water leaks, settling, and impact. Address underlying issues to prevent recurring damage.