Basic
$156 – $506 each
Patched area primed, texture sprayed to match the surrounding pattern, spot-painted

Repair and blend damaged ceiling texture (popcorn, knockdown or orange peel) over a patched area so it matches the surrounding ceiling, then paint.
Repair Ceiling Texture in New Orleans, Louisiana typically costs $183 to $595 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in New Orleans are 9.0% lower than the national average for repair ceiling texture.
National average: $200 – $650 each
$156 – $506 each
Patched area primed, texture sprayed to match the surrounding pattern, spot-painted
$183 – $595 each
Texture tested on a sample board, then sprayed and feathered into the surrounding ceiling, primed and painted to blend
$229 – $744 each
Texture matched on a sample, blended wide into the existing ceiling, primed, paint blended to the nearest edge for an even sheen
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $85 – $275 | each |
| Labor | labor | $61 – $197 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $23 – $73 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $15 – $49 | each |
Ceiling with a patched area where the old texture has peeled and been repaired
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Find a pro to do thisHand-troweled texture on a plastered wall or ceiling surface, close up
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Find a pro to do thisMaterial costs in New Orleans run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
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