I am getting ready to paint wood paneling that is seriously textured. Picture a pulling a hair comb over a flat piece of clay to get the idea. The ripples are about 1/8 inch deep and are in the up-down direction. This is paneling from the 1950's or 1960's which I have only seen one other place. It is a basement. I can't decide between semi-gloss and satin sheen. Is there a general recommendation for textured walls? thanks, Priscilla

We just had all of our old popcorn ceiling scraped off !!! and retextured and now I have to paint both that and the walls. The drywall contractor told me the ceiling had to be primed but I need help! What type "nap" of roller and what primer? It is a giant job, almost 1500 square feet but the bids are just out of my price range from $1500 and up so I have to do it myself-ugh. Do I use the same roller for the walls? I don't have to prime the walls, right? They also have the same skip trowel texture and will be the same white color as the ceiling. Any tips for choosing the right paint? I like the flat look and have that on my walls now. I can wash the walls but was told if I pick flat again, you are not supposed to be able to wash them?! Confused about that but it is really matte, flat, almost looks like chalk finish. He just finished up yesterday, so about how long to wait before dry? I checked this morning and there are many wet places still.