Basic
$1.39 – $3.70 per sq ft
Damaged spots patched, one skim coat of lightweight compound over the surface, sanded smooth and paint-ready
Skim-coat or resurface existing drywall/plaster walls or ceiling to a smooth paint-ready finish (patch, skim, sand), per sq ft of surface.
Resurface Wall Or Ceiling in Minneapolis, Minnesota typically costs $1.64 to $4.36 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Minneapolis are 12.0% higher than the national average for resurface wall or ceiling.
National average: $1.50 – $4 per sq ft
$1.39 – $3.70 per sq ft
Damaged spots patched, one skim coat of lightweight compound over the surface, sanded smooth and paint-ready
$1.64 – $4.36 per sq ft
Patching plus bonding primer on glossy areas, two full skim coats over the surface, sanded smooth and paint-ready
$2.04 – $5.45 per sq ft
Bonding primer, setting-compound base skim, two finish skims to a level 5 surface, sanded smooth, spot primed
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.69 – $1.85 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.64 – $1.68 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.19 – $0.49 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.12 – $0.33 | sq ft |
Labor costs in Minneapolis run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local resurface wall or ceiling contractors in Minneapolis for personalized quotes based on your specific project.