How to remove unwanted textures from walls

One of the basic tenets of interior design is to avoid overly personal choices of the permanent kind if you plan to sell your home. But as anyone who has ever looked for a home or apartment can attest, many consider textured walls to be a universally appealing design choice. is notTo be fair, textured walls are often used as: cost saving measuresto save on the cost of installing drywall and to hide any damage or imperfections that need repairing, but that doesn’t make for less splitting.

When you find a wall with the texture you want, well, No Textures, don’t despair: there is a way to remove that texture. It takes some time and elbow grease.

How to remove texture from unpainted walls

If the textured walls are painted, more complex corrections should be made (see below). This is because the paint acts as a sealant and protects the texture from enemies (water and users). These approaches also apply to textured ceilings. If the wall in question is unpainted, a “soak and scrape” procedure can be used to remove the texture from the wall. It seems like:

1. Protect floors and furniture with drop cloths as they can get dirty.
2. Spray the water evenly on the wall. You can use a pump sprayer, but a regular plastic spray bottle will also work well in tight spaces.

1. Let the texture soak for about 15 minutes.
2. Using a scraper or large drywall knife, start scraping from the top and work your way down. Be careful not to scrape the drywall —Hold the blade at an angle and proceed slowly.
3. Reapply water if you hit a patch of stubborn texture or if the wall gets too dry.
4. Once most of the texture is off, let the wall dry for at least 24 hours.
5. Sand the wall with a sanding screen or fine sandpaper. don’t go crazy. I just want the walls to be smooth and even.
6. Gouges and dents are patched with drywall compound, sand, and primer.

How to remove texture from painted walls

If you have painted textured walls, you face a more difficult task. In fact, for painted textured walls, you might consider the nuclear option of tearing them up and installing new drywall. a thin layer of This is not as easy as it sounds. That’s right, anyone can apply compound all over the wall. Hiring a professional to do this is much better.But if you enthusiastic If you’re a DIYer and want to do it yourself, here’s how.

1. Remove the baseboard and trim.
2. If the paint you are using has a glossy finish, lightly sand it to remove the sheen. Otherwise, the compound will not stick well.
3. Scrape off the texture that is relatively easy to peel off. It’s okay to use the soak-and-scrape process to get more if possible.
4. Mix compound. You can use a powdered drywall compound or a premix, the latter being much easier and the former more affordable. Either way, mix the compound with water. batter-like consistency—Thin compound so you can roll it around with a paint roller.
5. Pour some of the diluted compound into the rolling tray and start “painting” the wall with it. This will huge Confusing and more workouts than you might imagine. Overcome pain and suffering. Work in small sections unless you have a team working to smooth the wall behind you. Otherwise, the compound will dry out in lumps before moving on to the next step.
6. Smooth the freshly applied coat from bottom to top.With some experience, you can use a standard drywall knife for this, but a “magic trowel” (aka adjustable squeegee trowel) makes this much easier. Slightly dampen a trowel or knife blade and then scrape the drywall compound in to smooth and blend. Even with a “magic trowel” this is a daunting process and takes time to get right. Have a container for any excess compound you scrape off the walls. Your goal is to have the smoothest, defect-free layer of compound possible, so take your time.
7. Allow the skim coat to dry for 1-2 days. If the wall still has some texture, apply a second coat of Skim-his to smooth it out and let it dry again. Do not sand between skim coats.
8. Once you are satisfied with the smoothness of the wall, lightly sand it using a sanding sponge. Do not use too much force. The skim coat is delicate and will crumble if too much pressure is applied. Calm.
9. Once you have the smooth wall of your dreams, prime and paint.

Yeah, no matter what procedure you have to use, it’s a lot of work. Is it worth it? it depends. It’s a lot cheaper and less destructive than installing new drywall, but the chances of you end up with an unsightly, unstable wall… well, it’s actually pretty high. To do so, you have to spend a lot of time and effort.