Tray ceiling restoration
Full ceiling refinement · smooth finish · integrated lighting
Toronto + Greater Toronto Area
Level 5
Drywall Finish.
Level 5 drywall finishing and full-surface skim coating for walls and ceilings where the final appearance matters.
Completed work
300+ projects
Protection
Insured contractor
Client reputation
5.0 Google rating
Established expertise
Hi New Ceiling Corp.
01 The difference
Paint does not hide the surface.
It reveals it.
Large windows, linear lighting, deep colours and refined interiors expose every change in texture and plane. A Level 5 finish adds a continuous skim coat over the entire drywall surface—not only the joints and fasteners.
The result is a more uniform substrate for primer and paint, designed to perform in demanding visual conditions.
Finish
Surface treatment
Best suited to
Level 4Standard finish
Compound is applied to joints, corners and fasteners.
Standard lighting and less visually demanding finishes.
Level 5Full-surface finish
A continuous skim coat is applied across the complete surface.
Raking light, large windows, smooth ceilings, deep colours and refined interiors.
Technical note Level 5 improves surface uniformity. Substrate correction and plane alignment are assessed separately where framing or existing surfaces require them.
02 Selected work
Finished surfaces.
Details that matter.
Move each divider to explore completed residential work. Below, see the commercial surfaces and details we can prepare.
Coffered ceiling
Detailed transitions · continuous finish · daylight exposure
Open living area
Full-surface preparation · critical light · finished ceiling
Beyond residential
Walls made for the final design.
Galleries, showrooms, boutiques and premium retail spaces depend on clean planes and precise transitions. We review the specified finish and prepare the surface around it.
Illustrative before-and-after visualizations of commercial surface preparation. These are examples of the finish, not photographs of completed client projects.
Gallery display wall
Full-surface finish · concealed door · integrated light
Boutique display wall
Wall preparation · crisp reveals · display niches
01 / Display walls
Gallery and museum walls
Full-surface preparation for large uninterrupted walls where directional light exposes seams, texture and unevenness.
02 / Wallcoverings
Wallpaper-ready surfaces
Skim coating and substrate preparation for the specified wallcovering system, with seams, repairs and transitions addressed before installation.
03 / Integrated details
Flush and concealed elements
Finishing around recessed lighting, flush access panels, concealed doors and other built-in details so edges and reveals read cleanly.
03 Applications
One standard.
Different starting points.
We define the preparation system around the surface you have and the finish you expect.
01
New drywall
Full-surface finishing over correctly prepared board for custom homes, additions and design-led renovations.
- Walls and ceilings
- Critical-light areas
- Paint-ready coordination
02
Existing surfaces
Skim coating for tired, uneven or previously repaired surfaces that need a consistent new finish.
- Wall and ceiling skim coats
- Repair integration
- Surface restoration
03
Walls + ceilings
A continuous preparation approach where transitions, reveals and reflected light need to read as one system.
- Long sightlines
- Integrated lighting
- Architectural details
04 The process
Preparation is the work.
01
Project review
We assess the substrate, lighting, architectural details, finish expectations and site conditions.
02
Protection + correction
Adjacent finishes are protected. Repairs, transitions and local plane issues are addressed before the full skim.
03
Full-surface skim
The complete surface receives the specified skim-coat system, followed by controlled sanding and refinement.
04
Light check + finish
Surfaces are reviewed under directional light, primed and completed through paint as defined in the scope.
05 Project fit
For projects where “paint-ready” needs a definition.
Level 5 is most valuable when the finish will be judged by light, line and continuity—not from the centre of the room alone.
Custom homes
Galleries + showrooms
Retail interiors
Wallpaper preparation
Flush details
Feature lighting
06 Built for coordination
For builders + designers
A surface partner,
not a late-stage fix.
The right preparation scope starts before the final paint colour is selected. We review lighting conditions, substrate transitions and finish expectations early enough to protect the design intent.
01
Clear scope boundaries
02
Trade-aware scheduling
03
Protection of adjacent finishes
04
Defined paint-ready handoff
05
Certificate of insurance available
Professional systems & materials we use
FESTOOL
BOSCH
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS
Equipment and product systems are selected to suit the substrate, site conditions and specified finish.
07 Hi New Ceiling standard
Established expertise
Hi New Ceiling Corp.
A focused specialty. An established contractor.
A specialized service backed by an established name.
Level 5 is a focused service by Hi New Ceiling Corp., carrying forward the same project communication, surface protection and accountable finish that homeowners already know.
★★★★★
“The ceiling looks brand spanking new.”
John Giunta · Google review
★★★★★
“Great attention to details and quality workmanship.”
Christopher Cunningham · Google review
5.0
Google rating shown by Hi New Ceiling
08 Questions
Before we
review the project.
Is Level 5 necessary everywhere?
Not always. It is most valuable in visually demanding areas: large windows, raking light, smooth ceilings, deep colours and refined architectural details. We can assess where the upgrade is justified.
Can existing walls be brought to a Level 5 finish?
Often, yes. Existing surfaces first need to be assessed for movement, contamination, previous coatings, damage and plane variation. The preparation system depends on what is already there.
Does Level 5 make a crooked wall straight?
No. A Level 5 finish improves texture uniformity across the surface. Significant plane correction, framing issues or substrate movement require separate assessment and scope.
Do you complete primer and painting?
Yes. Projects can be carried through primer and final paint so the preparation and visible finish are managed as one system. The exact scope is confirmed during project review.
What should I send for an initial review?
Project location, approximate wall or ceiling area, current substrate, desired timeline, photos in natural and directional light, and drawings or finish schedules where available.
Level 5 Drywall Finish by Hi New Ceiling
Let the final finish
begin with the surface.
Tell us what the light, paint and architecture will demand.
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