Repairs: Fixing holes, cracks, failed seams or water damage on drywall and plaster surfaces.
Texturing: Applying new textures like orange peel, knockdown, skip trowel, etc. on existing surfaces.
Texture Matching: Blending repairs with existing and/or unique wall textures.
Skim Coating: Applying a thin layer of plaster over existing walls to smooth surface, repair damage or hide imperfections.
Venetian Plaster: Wall finish mixed with marble dust, applied in thin, multiple layers, and burnished to create a smooth, durable, stone-like surface.
Venetian Plastered Wall
Skim Coating a Textured Wall
Drywall Ceiling Patch
Plaster Wall & Ceiling Patch
I’ve been working with drywall and plaster for over 25 years, and I started O’Brien Drywall & Plaster Finishes to serve properties, here in the Raleigh/Durham area, with the kind of personal, detail-focused service that’s hard to find.
I focus exclusively on smaller projects — drywall repairs, applying new texture, texture matching, skim coating, plaster restoration and Venetian plaster. These jobs are often overlooked by larger companies, but they are just as important.
Working independently allows me to maintain full control over every detail. That's why when you call, you'll speak directly with me. I do 100% of the projects, never hiring any subcontractors. I also have General Liability insurance. I take pride in showing up when I say I will, keeping my workspace clean, and treating your space with the care and respect it deserves. No matter the project, my goal is to make it look as good as it possibly could.