Eduard Derbenev applying a skim coat finish to a wall during a South Florida interior refresh

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Popcorn Removal, Level 5 Skim Coat & Painting in South Florida

Finish work for homeowners, designers and builders who notice the details. Festool dust-extraction sanding, Sherwin-Williams paints, and one owner answering for the result.

Fully Insured $1M General Liability 5.0 · 21 Google reviews
Eduard Derbenev Led by Eduard, the owner — you deal with me, start to finish.
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  • 30+Projects Completed
  • 4 yrsIn South Florida
  • 5.0★Google Rating
  • $1MLiability Insurance

What I Do

One trade, done right — smooth surfaces. From one room to the whole house, before you move in, before you list, or mid-renovation.

Popcorn Ceiling Removal

Popcorn gone. No dust in the rest of your house. I seal the room with dust barriers, remove the texture, then skim and sand with HEPA extraction. You get flat, paint-ready ceilings — one room or the whole house.

  • Dust barriers
  • HEPA sanding
  • Whole house

Wall Texture Removal

Orange peel, knockdown, skip trowel — gone. I skim your walls flat and smooth, with the same sealed rooms and HEPA sanding as the ceiling work.

  • Orange peel & knockdown
  • HEPA sanding
  • Sealed rooms

Skim Coat & Level 5 Finish

A full skim coat over every wall — not a patch job. I skim the entire surface, as many coats as the wall needs, and finish at Level 5. Cracks, holes, and old damage disappear under the skim.

  • Level 5
  • Drywall repair
  • Paint-ready

Interior Painting

Clean lines. Colors that look like the swatch. Floors and furniture protected, surfaces prepped right, even coverage from the first coat to the last.

  • Clean lines
  • Full prep
  • Tidy work

Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing

New-looking cabinets. Nothing torn out. Doors come off and get sprayed separately for a smooth finish. The boxes stay in place, fully masked, and get painted right where they sit.

  • Doors sprayed separately
  • Boxes stay in place
  • Furniture-grade finish

Baseboard & Crown Molding

The trim that makes a room look finished. Baseboards and crown molding installed, caulked, and painted to match. Often paired with a repaint or done after drywall and ceiling work.

  • Baseboards
  • Crown molding
  • Paint-matched

Send me a few photos or a walkthrough video — I'll reply with a free estimate.

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Google Reviews

5.0★ on Google

★★★★★

"Eduard was recommended to us as an experienced and responsible contractor. We needed to remove the popcorn from the ceiling and make the ceilings completely level. Halfway through the work, we had a hurricane and the water, passing through the vents in the roof and micro-slits in the windows, left wet spots on the ceiling and walls. OMG! So more work). We were very lucky to hire Eduard before hurricane happened... He immediately began replacing all the wet parts. We were saved from mold!"

Lana Kolesnikova
★★★★★

"I had a great experience working with Eduard on my ceiling repair. Unlike several other contractors who were slow to respond or never followed up, Eduard provided a quote quickly and was able to come to the job site the very next day. He completed the work efficiently and did an excellent job. I am very happy with the results and would definitely hire Eduard again"

Katie P
★★★★★

"I couldn't be happier with the work. From the very beginning, he proved to be professional, reliable, and extremely detail-oriented. He works with great care and precision, paying attention to every detail and protecting everything while the job is being done.

In addition to being fast and efficient, he kept the work area clean throughout the entire process and left everything spotless and organized when he finished, as if no work had even been done."

Fabiana Bosio
★★★★★

"Exceptional service! Worked fast and cost effective. He did a whole house that I am remodeling and I will be using him for my other properties. I fix and flip properties and it's hard to find reliable and quality work at a fair price. So glad I found them, couldn't have asked for a better team!!"

Kelly Williamson
★★★★★

"Very professional, upfront with pricing, good communication throughout the process. He did everything in about a week he worked very hard and was easy to work with. Beautiful results, Ive been a contractor for 12 years, the work is top notch. I would highly recommend him for any job you have big or small. He got the paint at a great discount and passed those savings on to me which really helped reduce the cost of the project. Im attaching photos of his beautiful work."

Ravi Tibrewala
★★★★★

"As an interior design studio we've worked with SMOOTH SURFACE L.L.C. on several South Florida projects and have had a great experience every time.

Their team is professional, reliable, knowledgeable, and delivers quality work with quick turnaround times and fair pricing"

Erica G
★★★★★

"Working with Eduard and Smooth Surface has been a consistent pleasure. Over the course of several projects — including investment properties and my own home — the quality of work has remained high, timelines have been respected, and communication has always been clear. I regularly refer Eduard to clients and colleagues, and the feedback is always positive. A reliable partner for any renovation project in South Florida."

Igal Baverman
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Why Smooth Surface

What you get on every project

1

Whole-Home Capacity

One room or the whole house. For bigger jobs I bring a crew sized to the project, so a full house gets done in weeks, not months.

2

Written Estimate

Photos, a walkthrough video, or a site visit — the estimate is always free. Within the week you get a written, itemized estimate, and the price is on paper before work starts.

3

Dust-Controlled Process

Sealed rooms and Festool dust-extraction sanding. Finished floors, cabinets and HVAC stay clean through the whole job.

4

One Point of Contact

You deal with me, the owner, on WhatsApp or text — from the first estimate to the final walkthrough we do together before I call it done. No middlemen, no runaround.

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Text or call (954) 380-1511

Texts get the fastest reply.

Service Area

Serving Broward, Miami-Dade & Palm Beach Counties

Hollywood Miramar Pembroke Pines Fort Lauderdale Hallandale Beach Davie Plantation Weston Deerfield Beach Pompano Beach Coral Springs Dania Beach Cooper City Sunrise Margate Tamarac Miami Miami Beach Aventura Coral Gables Boca Raton West Palm Beach Delray Beach Boynton Beach
Text Eduard on WhatsApp

Text or call (954) 380-1511

Texts get the fastest reply.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Are you insured?

Yes — Smooth Surface carries $1M general liability insurance, and I am happy to share proof of coverage before the job starts. The interior finishing work I do does not require a separate state trade certification in Florida.

Can I get a free estimate?

Yes, always free. Send me your address and photos and I'll schedule a visit.

How much does skim coating cost?

It depends on wall condition, texture depth, number of coats, ceiling height, and whether the unit is occupied. I give an exact price after an on-site inspection.

Do you work around recessed lights?

Yes, I work carefully around recessed lighting and all existing fixtures.

What is your lead time?

I'm usually booked out a few weeks, but I start your estimate right away.

Do you do paint and wall repair too?

Yes — skim coat, drywall repair and interior painting are all part of my full-cycle service.

Can you skim over old knockdown texture?

Yes, I apply skim coat directly over old knockdown texture until the surface is completely smooth.

For Professionals

For Designers, Builders & Investors

I work as your finishing trade — to your specs, on your schedule, alongside your other trades.

  • Level 5 skim coat, popcorn removal, paint and cabinet finishes
  • Sherwin-Williams preferred — or the products on your spec
  • Certificate of insurance ($1M general liability) and W-9 on request
  • Written, itemized estimates and a protected, clean job site
  • One point of contact from walkthrough to punch list
★★★★★

"As an interior design studio we've worked with SMOOTH SURFACE L.L.C. on several South Florida projects…"

Erica G, Interior Design Studio
★★★★★

"…He did a whole house that I am remodeling and I will be using him for my other properties. I fix and flip properties and it's hard to find reliable and quality work…"

Kelly Williamson, Real Estate Investor

About Smooth Surface

Founder-led. Level 5 standards. Every job, personal.

Smooth Surface is a South Florida finishing company founded and run by Eduard Derbenev. Over 4 years, I've completed 30+ projects — specializing in skim coat / Level 5 finishes and popcorn ceiling removal, backed by drywall repair, interior painting and whole-home finishing capability. I don't consider a job done until it meets my standard, not just yours.

When you contact Smooth Surface, you deal with the owner — not a call center. Every estimate, every walkthrough, every punch list — I handle it myself.

  • Founder on every job site
  • European-trained finishing techniques
  • Fully insured — $1M General Liability
  • Clean, dust-controlled work areas
  • Walkthrough within the week, written itemized estimate
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