Plaster & Drywall Repair
Plaster and drywall repair for cracks, holes, and water damage common in older NYC apartments and brownstones.
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Full-wall or ceiling skim coating to smooth uneven plaster, water stains, or heavy texture — a thin, sanded compound finish that leaves surfaces flat and ready for paint.
Get a Free QuoteThe Skim Coating Process
GCA Painting applies skim coating to full walls or ceilings that need more than a spot repair — uneven plaster, water stains, or heavy texture that won't smooth out with patching alone. A thin layer of compound is applied and sanded down to leave the surface flat and even.
When It's the Right Call
Skim coating is the right call when a wall or ceiling's surface itself is the problem, not just a crack or hole — it gets you back to a clean, paint-ready surface.
Scoped to the Surface
We scope each skim coat to the surface in front of us — a single problem wall or an entire ceiling — so you're only paying for the resurfacing the room actually needs.
How It Works
1
Free Estimate
We start with a free, no-obligation estimate and color consultation.
2
Prep & Protect
Floors, furniture, and fixtures are protected and every surface is prepped before any paint goes on.
3
Paint
Clean lines and an even, lasting finish, done efficiently to keep the mess contained.
4
Clean Up & Warranty
We clean up thoroughly and back every job with our workmanship warranty.
See It In Action
Why NYC & Westchester Trust GCA
25+ Years Serving NY
Licensed & EPA Lead-Safe Certified
$5M Commercial & Residential Umbrella Insurance
We Warranty Our Work
Frequently Asked Questions
How is skim coating different from patching a crack or hole?
Skim coating addresses the surface itself — uneven plaster, water stains, or heavy texture — rather than a single crack or hole, which is more of a spot repair.
Do you skim coat ceilings as well as walls?
Yes — we scope each job to a single problem wall or an entire ceiling, depending on what the room needs.
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes — every project starts with a free, no-obligation estimate.
Is the work covered by a warranty?
Yes — every GCA Painting job is backed by our workmanship warranty.
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