There are several problems and situations where re-surfacing can help. #1: It can cover over a multitude of “sins,” ugly work, texture that is “too thick” and that the homeowner now wants to get rid of, or smoothing out “block-type” walls; #2: For older homes, including historic sites where cracks are appearing all over the surface on walls and ceilings; and #3: Ceilings where the popcorn or texture is removed and the homeowner now wants smooth or another type of finish applied. Let’s consider the “photo gallery” now.