Smoothing textured walls
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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Sep 15, 2014I assume your looking to remove the knock down texture from the walls. Depending upon how many coats of paint are on the wall will determine the best method. If there is only a prime and single finish coat, you may be successful using a electrical sander. You can get drywall sanding tools with special vacuums that will draw up the dust. If you use a handheld sander you will need assistance using a shop vacuum to catch the dust as the wall is evened out. Wear a dust mask and tape off the rest of the room with plastic and tape or you will have dust all over the entire home. Be sure to seal off your heat ducts as well. The other method is to simply apply a skim coat of spackle on the wall then sand the spackle down and paint. The last method is to use a wall paper product called sizing paper. This material goes on exactly like wall paper and comes in smooth or textured finishes. It will bridge the spaces on the texture. Once dry you simply paint it like any other wall.Helpful Reply
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Frannie on Sep 15, 2014Thank you for three great options. I think I will try the skim coat process. :)Helpful Reply
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Smoothing textured walls
I just bought a house with textured, plaster walls throughout the entire living room. What are the least expensive ways (relatively speaking) to get a smooth finish?