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Plastering, Taping & Skim Coating

Smooth walls and ceilings can completely transform your home. Whether you're repairing older plaster or finishing new drywall, our team brings experience, care, and attention to detail to every project.

What We Do

 Taping and mudding new drywall 
 Restoring old plaster where possible  
 Skim coating uneven walls or ceilings  
 Sanding and preparing surfaces for primer  
 Repairing cracks, dents, and settling damage  

Our Step-by-Step Process

1

Assesment
We inspect the walls or ceilings and decide what level of finish is needed.

2

Taping & First Coat
All seams and screw holes are taped and coated.

3

Additional Layers
We build smooth, even layers with each coat.

4

Skim Coating
Textured or uneven areas get a full skim for a flawless finish.

5

Sanding & Detailing  
We sand, touch up, and make everything uniform before priming.

GTA & Durham

Average Pricing*

*Pricing may vary due to: More coats, higher ceilings, complex corners, and heavily damaged plaster can increase labour time. We’re always transparent with costs and options.

Standard finishing:
$1.50–$3.00 per sq. ft.

Skim coating or heavy repairs:

$2.50–$4.00+ per sq. ft.

Frequently asked questions

How This Service Increases Home Value

Homeowners today want spaces that feel fresh, modern, and move-in ready.  


The great news is that this service can help increase the appeal and overall market value of your home in a friendly, natural way—without needing major renovations.

While every market is different, projects like this often boost perceived value and increase buyer confidence.  

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 It improves first impressions, which is one of the biggest factors in buyer interest.  

 It modernizes the appearance of your home, helping it compete with newly renovated properties.


 It removes features buyers see as “work” or “future expenses,” making your home feel fully updated.

 It can help your listing photos stand out—something that matters hugely in today’s online-focused real estate market.
Wall Plastering Work

Level 4 & Level 5 Finishes

Understanding Level 4 & Level 5 Finishes

When it comes to achieving a smooth, beautiful painted surface, the level of drywall finish plays an important role in the final result. Here’s a friendly, easy-to-understand explanation your customers will appreciate:

Level 4 Finish

Standard Professional Finish

A Level 4 finish is the standard for most homes. It includes taping, mudding, multiple coats of compound, sanding, and preparing the surface for paint. This level looks great under most lighting conditions and works well with eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss paints.

Level 5 Finish

Premium Luxury Finish

A Level 5 finish includes everything in Level 4, PLUS a full skim coat applied across the entire surface. This creates the smoothest, most flawless finish possible. It’s ideal for rooms with strong lighting, large windows, or flat/matte paints that tend to show imperfections.

Level 5 costs more because it requires:

• Additional labour for the skim coat  
• More material  
• More sanding and surface prep  
• Extra time to ensure a perfect finish

Tip: Most homeowners choose Level 4 for standard repaints, while Level 5 is recommended for ceilings, high-end projects, bright spaces, or when the smoothest result is desired.

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We proudly serve homeowners across the GTA and Durham Region, including Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, and Oshawa.

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