Media walls, fireplace walls and custom ceilings in Utah County
The wall everyone looks at and the ceiling that sets the room, framed, boarded and finished so the lines run straight, the light sits where it should and the TV and fireplace look built in, not added on.
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In short
Wasatch Finish builds media walls, fireplace feature walls, tray and coffered ceilings and lit drywall details in Highland, Alpine, American Fork, Lehi, Draper, Sandy and South Jordan, Utah. We frame, board and finish the feature; a licensed electrician installs the power, low-voltage and lighting under their own permit.
What’s included
- Media and TV walls with recessed niches
- Fireplace feature walls and surrounds
- Tray and coffered ceilings
- Cove and recessed LED channels framed in drywall
- Soffits, niches and arched openings
- Level 5 finish where light rakes the surface
- Primer and paint, or a prime-ready handoff
- Electrical by a licensed electrician, scheduled in
We frame, board and finish the feature. Outlets, low-voltage, LED drivers and fireplace power are installed by a licensed electrician under their own permit, a gas fireplace goes to a licensed gas fitter, and load-bearing changes are referred to a licensed contractor.
Pricing
Priced per wall or ceiling
Driven by size, niches and steps, the finish level and the lighting.
An estimate, not a quote. Your real number follows an on-site visit and a written scope.
Get a free estimateSized before we build
We measure the wall or ceiling, confirm the TV, fireplace and lighting you want, and put the sizes on the written quote, so the finished feature fits the room it is in.
Lines that read straight
Long reveals, LED channels and ceiling steps show every wave. Corners are set square and the field gets a Level 5 skim where the light hits it.
One schedule with the electrician
Power, low-voltage and lighting are roughed in by a licensed electrician before the board closes, so nothing gets cut back open later.
Media and TV walls
A media wall moves the TV into the wall instead of hanging it on one. The frame is built out from the existing wall, the TV sits in a recessed niche or flush with the face, and side niches take a soundbar, a console or a few things you want to show. Everything is boarded, taped and finished smooth, so the wall reads as one piece. Power and low-voltage are run by a licensed electrician before the board goes on. If you also want the room painted, that is interior painting on the same schedule.
Fireplace feature walls
A linear electric fireplace set into a framed wall, with the TV above it or beside it, suits the tall great rooms in many newer Wasatch Front homes. We frame the opening to the insert maker’s specifications, carry the wall up to the ceiling if the room calls for it, and finish the face so the seams disappear. The circuit is a licensed electrician’s job, and a gas unit goes to a licensed gas fitter.
Tray, coffered and lit ceilings
Stepped trays, coffers, cove channels and recessed LED lines all depend on straight framing and a finish that holds up under light from the side. We build the steps and channels in drywall, set every corner square and finish the field to Level 5 where the light rakes it. The fixtures and drivers are wired by a licensed electrician. For patches, texture and new board elsewhere in the house, see drywall repair and installation.
Where the number comes from.
- Size of the wall or ceiling, and whether the feature runs floor to ceiling or up a two-story wall that needs staging.
- Niches, steps and returns: every recessed niche, tray step or coffer adds framing, corners and finishing time.
- Finish level: long reveals and LED channels usually need a Level 5 skim so the light does not show the seams.
- Lighting and power the licensed electrician has to run: LED channels, drivers, TV outlets, low-voltage and a fireplace circuit.
- The fireplace insert or TV mount you choose, because the opening is framed to the maker's specifications.
- Paint: one color or several, and whether the rest of the room is painted on the same schedule.
Licensed trades, one schedule
A feature wall or a lit ceiling touches more than drywall. We line up the licensed trades so the board closes once:
- Outlets, low-voltage, LED drivers and fixture wiring: a licensed electrician, under their own permit.
- A gas fireplace, its line and its venting: a licensed gas fitter.
- Removing or changing a load-bearing wall or beam: referred to a licensed contractor with an engineer's detail.
See your price before any work starts.
Free on-site estimate, then a written, line-item quote with a start date and a target finish date.
From the first message to the last touch-up.
- 01
Walk the wall or ceiling
We measure, check what is behind the surface and talk through the TV, fireplace, niches and lighting you have in mind.
- 02
Written scope
Sizes, materials, finish level, lighting and paint go on a line-item quote, with who does each part and a target finish date.
- 03
Frame and rough-in
The frame goes up square. A licensed electrician runs power, low-voltage and LED wiring before anything is closed in.
- 04
Board, tape and finish
Drywall goes on, corners are set and the field is finished to the level on the quote, Level 5 where light rakes it.
- 05
Prime, paint and walk it
Primer and paint, or a prime-ready handoff. We check the lines in the room’s real light with you and close the punch list.
- Timeline
- A single media or fireplace wall is often several working days spread over one to two weeks, because mud and paint need dry time and the electrician works in between. Ceilings with steps or channels take longer. Typical durations, not promises.
- Permits
- The electrical work is permitted by the licensed electrician who does it. A building permit for the framing depends on the city and the scope; we check it for your address and list it on the quote.
- Cost
- Priced per wall or ceiling after the walkthrough: the size, niches and steps, the finish level, the lighting and what the electrician has to run.
The standard we finish to
See the work
Built in, not added on.
The feature walls and ceilings we build in drywall: framed straight, finished smooth and lit where you want the light. Real work below.
Media & TV walls
The TV set into a recessed niche or flush with the wall, with niches for a soundbar or display, finished as one smooth piece.
Fireplace feature walls
A linear electric fireplace framed to the insert maker’s specs, the wall carried up to the ceiling where the room calls for it.
Tray & coffered ceilings
Stepped trays and coffers framed square, corners set and the field finished so side light does not show a seam.
Cove & LED channels
Light lines and coves built into the drywall plane; the fixtures and drivers are wired by a licensed electrician.
Niches, soffits & arches
Display niches, clean soffits around ducts and beams, and arched openings with even, crisp returns.
Level 5 where light rakes
A full skim on long walls and ceilings under strong light, so the finish reads flat before the paint goes on.
Have a photo of a wall or ceiling you like? Send it with your estimate request and we will tell you what it takes to build it in your room.
Before and after, from the same spot.
Drag the handle to compare. Each pair was shot from the same position before and after the work, so the only thing that changes is what we rebuilt.
Fireplace wall
A two-story fireplace wall taken from bare framing to large-format panels set flush, with even seams top to bottom and the ceiling line kept unbroken.
In progressVaulted great room
A dark, low-feeling room opened up and finished: old panelling out, the frame exposed and re-sheathed, then a smooth vaulted ceiling and new floor carried through to the window wall.
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Five-star reviews from homeowners.
Real Google reviews from people we have worked for, quoted as written, with our replies.
Five-star reviews from homeowners on Google. Read them on Google
Brendon C.on Google, Sep 2026 [He] does fantastic work and is exceptional in every aspect. He's conscientious, detail-oriented, and an excellent communicator.
Wasatch Finish replied
Thank you, Brendon. The owner will be glad to read this — he puts real effort into keeping people posted, so it's good to know that came through along with the workmanship.
Cathy C.on Google, Sep 2026 Excellent work!!! Will be using him again.
Wasatch Finish replied
Thanks, Cathy — that's great to hear. We'd be glad to help again whenever you're ready.
Jane D.on Google, Sep 2026 AWESOME experience! Definitely recommend
Wasatch Finish replied
Jane, that's good to hear. Thanks for taking the time to recommend us — we appreciate it.
Emma J.on Google, Sep 2026 He did such a great job! Highly recommend!
Wasatch Finish replied
Glad you're happy with it, Emma, and thanks for the recommendation. Give us a shout if anything else comes up.
Dallin R.on Google, Aug 2026 Wasatch Finish did an amazing job. Very clean professional work. Would highly recommend.
Tamara L.on Google, Aug 2026 I had a great experience! He painted my walls and ceiling, and everything turned out beautifully.
Interior Painting
Wasatch Finish replied
Thanks, Tamara — happy the walls and ceiling came out the way you wanted. Enjoy the fresh paint, and reach out anytime.
Douglas R.on Google, Aug 2026 [He] helped us to make everything look so good!!!
Wasatch Finish replied
Douglas, thanks for this — the owner will be happy to hear it turned out so well for you.
Anastasiiaon Google, Aug 2026 Perfect service!!
Wasatch Finish replied
Thank you, Anastasiia — glad it went smoothly. If another room ever needs work, you know where to find us.
Marina M.on Google, Aug 2026 Nice work!👍🏻
Wasatch Finish replied
Thanks, Marina. We're glad you liked how it turned out, and we appreciate you taking a second to say so.
Feature Walls & Custom Ceilings, answered.
Can you build a TV wall with a recessed niche?
Yes. We frame the wall out so the TV sits in a recessed niche or flush with the face of the wall, add niches for a soundbar or display, and finish it smooth. The outlets and low-voltage behind the TV are installed by a licensed electrician before the board closes.
Can you build an electric fireplace into a media wall?
Yes. We frame the opening to the insert maker’s specifications and finish the wall around it. A licensed electrician runs the circuit the unit needs. A gas fireplace goes to a licensed gas fitter.
Do you build tray and coffered ceilings?
Yes. We frame and drywall tray steps, coffers and cove channels, set the corners square and finish the field so the light reads clean. The lighting is wired by a licensed electrician.
How much does a media wall or a custom ceiling cost?
It depends on the size, the niches or steps, the finish level, the lighting and the TV or fireplace hardware. We price it per wall or ceiling after a free walkthrough, and the written quote lists every part.
Do I need a permit?
The electrical part is permitted by the licensed electrician who does it. Whether your city also wants a building permit for the framing depends on the scope, so we check it for your address at the walkthrough and list it on the quote.
Get your free estimate.
One visit, a written line-item quote and a target finish date. You know the price before any work starts.