How do I fix a textured wall?
The chair rail in my dining room is a shiplap design. The wall above the shiplap is a textured swirl pattern; I assume it's plaster or something used around the 1940's. I hate the two patterns together and want to smooth the upper wall but I'm not sure what the best method would be to get rid of the swirls.
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Bev, I was going to send you some info on skim coating, but I see there are several different ways to do it so I'm send you several videos to choose from. Hope this does the trick!
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=make+textured+wall+smooth
Best, messy, and labor intensive would be to wet down the plaster swirls and scrape them off. Another option would be to sand the swirls with a sander. Also messy and labor intensive. Final solution would be to plaster over the walls and smooth them out.
Hi Bev,
I'm Linda. I've never done this but I found a video that might work for you. It depends on the actual material that is making the swirls. To me it's worth trying unless you can skim coat or want to try that method. Take a look at this video and see what you think. Wishing you the best.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vqOF0dccFs
You need to sand, sand, sand. Then skim coat it. Lots of work, but will be worth it.
https://www.remodelista.com/posts/how-to-get-rid-of-textured-walls/
Hello Bev,
You could board over the wall or if you wanted it to be removed, you might have to call in a specialist because the mix used could contain Asbestos. So be careful disturbing it!
You can sand it and then use a skim coat and then paint it again until you're satisfied
Hi! Plaster that old, you should consider not disturbing it, but, instead smooth it out or cover it. There is a risk of asbestos and lead with older walls, which is a significant concern, if disturbed. I used liner paper on some rough old walls, successfully and didn't have to remove the plaster or sand it. Good luck and stay safe!
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0854MGN8C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_K0BHR3ZK11WDNR8D5AEW?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1