Drywall Repair & Texturing Vancouver
Megan's house was 25 years old and a bit neglected when we got there. We did extensive drywall repair before a drop of paint went on, and that is the right order on any drywall job.
Drywall Repair That Disappears Under Paint
This page is about drywall: the gypsum board in most houses and condos built in the last few decades. Doorknob holes, nail pops, dented corners, cracked seams and the patches left after a plumber or electrician opened a wall.
Megan Jennings hired us to paint her new-to-her 25-year-old home. In her Google review she wrote that we did extensive drywall repair first so the paint had a strong base, worked to her move-in timeline, and came back twice for touch-ups until it was right.
If your walls are older plaster, or the problem is a ceiling crack or a water mark, our wall and ceiling repair page is the better fit. Popcorn texture has its own page, popcorn ceiling removal.
The Drywall Damage We Fix Most
A patch is only finished when you can't find it after paint. Texture is what gives most patches away.
- Holes, from nail size to fist size.Small holes get filled and sanded. Bigger ones get a backing piece, tape and several thin coats.
- Nail pops and screw pops.The fastener gets set back or replaced, then the spot gets filled and feathered flat.
- Cracked seams and corner bead.Taped joints that split and dented outside corners get cut back, re-taped or re-beaded, and coated.
- Access cuts after trade work.Openings left by plumbing or electrical work get closed with new board and finished to match the wall.
What We Do on Drywall
Patching and Finishing
Fill, tape and coat in stages, feathering each pass wider than the last, then sand so the edge vanishes under raking light.
- Holes and dents
- Cracked seams
- Corner bead repair
- Primer on every patch
Texture Matching
A smooth patch on a textured wall shows from across the room. We match the texture around the repair before it gets primed and painted.
- Orange peel
- Knockdown
- Matching on walls and ceilings
- Blending wide so the edge hides
Skim Coating to Smooth
If you want texture gone, a skim coat over the whole wall gives a flat, modern finish ready for paint.
- Whole walls or single rooms
- Sanded smooth and primed
- Painted by the same crew
- Floors covered, clean-up after
New board instead of repairs? See drywall installation.
Why People Book Us for Drywall Repair
Repair and Paint Together
The crew that fixes the wall paints it, so the patch and the paint are one job and one bill.
We Come Back if It Shows
Megan's review says we came back twice for touch-ups. That is how we work.
5-Year Warranty
Every job is covered by our 5-year warranty and satisfaction guarantee.
Local Three-Person Crew
Based at 3043 Kitchener St in East Vancouver.
How Drywall Repair Is Priced
The number of patches, how big they are, whether texture has to be matched and whether the whole wall gets painted after all set the price. We see it first and quote for free.
Drywall Repair Across Vancouver
We fix drywall all over the city, in condos Downtown, houses in East Vancouver and Burnaby, and everywhere on our areas list.
Call or book a visit and we will look at the damage before we give you a number.
What We Offer
Drywall painting
Drywall painting for new board and fresh patches in Vancouver. Bare drywall drinks up paint, so we seal it with primer first, then roll two even coats for a flat, uniform wall. Ceilings included. Patches get primed. Drywall painting for Vancouver basements, additions and condo remodels.
Drywall patching & finishing
Drywall patching and finishing that stands up to side light. We fill, tape and coat in stages, feather each pass out wide, then sand and dust the wall so no ridge shows once the paint hits it. Corners get extra passes. Drywall patching and finishing for Vancouver homes, condos and offices.
Drywall Texturing
Drywall texturing and patch blending. We repair holes and open seams, then match the existing knockdown, orange peel or smooth finish so the fix disappears under paint. New drywall gets primed before texture goes on. Done in Vancouver homes, offices and rental turnovers.
Drywall repair
Repair drywall in Vancouver homes before any paint goes on. Doorknob holes, nail pops, corner bead dents and settling cracks get cut out, backed, taped and mudded, then sanded smooth so the patch disappears under paint. Texture is matched. Drywall repair for Vancouver houses and rentals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you match my wall texture? +
Can you repair drywall without repainting the whole room? +
Will I see the patch after it is painted? +
Do you fix nail pops? +
Can you close up a wall after a plumber or electrician? +
Can you make a textured wall smooth? +
Do you also fix old plaster walls? +
How is drywall repair priced? +
Is the repair covered? +
Ready to Book a Free Quote?
Send us a photo of the damage. We will tell you what it takes and give you a free written quote.
Areas We Serve
- Painters East Vancouver | character home drywall
- Painters Mount Pleasant Vancouver | Edwardian and Craftsman repair
- Painters Kitsilano Vancouver | pre-war drywall
- Painters Dunbar Vancouver | heritage and modern
- All Areas We Serve | full coverage
Other Painting Services
- Interior Painting and Repairs | full repaints, feature walls, trim
- Exterior Painting and Repairs | cedar siding, stucco, wood trim
- Cabinet Refinishing | update oak to white or gray
- Wall and Ceiling Repairs | drywall, plaster, proper prep before paint
- Drywall Repair and Texturing | fix before you list or renovate
- Colour Consultation | included free with every quote