Drywall Repair & Surface Prep in Milwaukee, WI

The Foundation of a Flawless Paint Job

Even the best paint can't hide damaged walls. Holes, cracks, dents, popped nails, and water stains need to be properly repaired and prepared before painting — otherwise you'll see every imperfection right through your new paint. Mercado Painting's crews are skilled in drywall repair and surface preparation, ensuring your walls look truly flawless after we're done.

We include basic surface preparation with every interior painting project, and we offer drywall repair as a standalone service for Milwaukee homeowners who need patches and repairs done right.

Drywall Issues We Fix

• Small to large holes from anchors, doorknobs, and accidents
• Cracks — hairline, settling, and structural
• Water damage stains and bubbling
• Popped nails and screws
• Corner bead damage
• Texture matching — orange peel, knockdown, skip trowel
• Skim coating for walls with heavy imperfections
• Tape and mud repairs for seam failures

Surface Prep Included With Every Paint Job

Every Mercado Painting interior project includes thorough surface preparation. Before we ever open a can of paint, we:

• Fill all nail holes and minor imperfections with lightweight spackle
• Sand and feather all repairs for seamless blending
• Caulk gaps between walls, trim, and ceilings
• Sand glossy surfaces to promote paint adhesion
• Apply appropriate primer to all repaired areas and bare surfaces
• Clean and degrease all surfaces before painting

Matching Your Existing Wall Texture

One of the trickiest parts of drywall repair is matching the existing texture. We're experienced in recreating popular Milwaukee-area wall textures including orange peel, knockdown, and smooth finishes. When we're done, repaired areas blend seamlessly with the rest of your walls — you won't know where the patch was.