Ceiling Ideas: Paint, Texture, Trays, Beams and More
Ceiling ideas that work in real homes: painted ceilings, hand-applied texture, tray and coffered ceilings, beams, panels and lighting.
Serving Orlando since 2011
Texture & finishes
in Orlando, FL.
Knockdown, orange peel, skip trowel and smooth finishes for ceilings and walls, applied new or matched to what's already there.
Ceiling and wall texture in Orlando
New Ceilings applies and matches drywall texture on ceilings and walls in homes across Orlando and Central Florida. That means matching the existing texture after a repair so the patch disappears, retexturing a whole room, or putting a new finish on a ceiling after the popcorn comes off.
Textures we apply
- Knockdown. Sprayed on, then flattened with a knife for a soft, mottled look. One of the most common ceiling textures in Central Florida homes.
- Orange peel. A fine spray texture with a slight dimple, common on walls.
- Skip trowel. Hand-troweled for a subtle, hand-made look on ceilings and walls.
- Smooth. Skim-coated and sanded flat for a clean, modern ceiling.
- Older and less common textures. Swirl, sand, comb and popcorn, matched when a repair needs to blend in.
Our guide to the most common drywall textures shows what each one looks like, and skip trowel ceilings has examples of that finish.
Matching the texture after a repair
A patch only disappears if the texture around it matches: the same pattern, the same size and the same height. We study the existing finish, match it on the repair and feather it into the surrounding surface, then paint so the ceiling or wall reads as one surface again. This is part of every drywall and ceiling repair and water damage repair we do.
A new texture after popcorn removal
When the popcorn comes off, you choose what goes back on. Smooth looks the cleanest; a light knockdown or orange peel is more forgiving on large ceilings and in rooms with strong side light. See popcorn ceiling removal for how that job works, and smooth or textured ceilings for the tradeoffs.
Retexturing a whole room
If a room has patchy, uneven or outdated texture, we can retexture it top to bottom, prime it and paint it with Sherwin-Williams paint. Floors and furniture are covered, and sanding is done with dust-free tools.
“A painting situation gone bad meant that I needed a bedroom completely retextured only two days before I moved. This company not only did a great job, but also acted swiftly so that it was done by the time of the move.”
— Emily W., Google review
Getting a quote
Send a photo of the texture you want matched, or of the room you want refinished, for a free written quote. Most go out the same day, and the number we quote is the number you pay. Read more about what affects the cost of a new ceiling texture.
Have a question?
Frequently asked questions
Still stuck? Call us — a real estimator picks up during business hours.
Contact the teamCan you match my existing ceiling texture?
Yes, that's our specialty. Knockdown, orange peel, popcorn, smooth and older textures: we match what's already there so the repair doesn't stand out.
What's the difference between knockdown and orange peel?
Orange peel is a fine spray texture with a slight dimple. Knockdown is sprayed heavier and then flattened with a knife, which gives a softer, mottled look.
Can you change my ceiling texture?
Yes. We can retexture a ceiling or wall, or skim-coat it smooth, then prime and paint it.
How much does ceiling texture cost?
It depends on the square footage, ceiling height and the finish you want. Send a photo for a free written quote, most go out the same day, and the number we quote is the number you pay.
How messy is retexturing?
We cover floors and furniture, contain the work area, and sand with dust-free tools that capture the dust at the source.
Do you guarantee your work?
Every job carries a one-year workmanship guarantee, and we don't take payment until you're completely satisfied.