Hey Everyone!

I'm working in the planning phase of a remodel of a home that was built in 1936. All of the home will be remodeled and replaced with sheetrock.

I'm looking to get opinions regarding wall texturing. I do prefer the look of smooth walls as opposed to texturing, but if I had to choose a texture it would be a mud swirl for the ceilings, and a knock down for the walls.

Ideally I'd like to have smooth walls and be able to apply some faux finishes with paint over the walls and just have smooth painted ceilings, however my concern is that any imperfections with the wall, not necessarily the drywall work, but the actual wall may show.

I'd like to get some of your opinions to aid me in this decision!

Thanks,

-Jim

 

If you address any framing issues before you hang the drywall it shouldn't be an issue.

 

Keep in mind paint usually makes flaws more visible, not less and a lack of texture will reduce your ability to hide imperfections as well, as you already deduced.

 

Every designer has trended back to smooth everywhere. I personlly like smooth as well. Texture is a personal thing. I personally don't like swirl and I would never texture walls. If you want smooth then go for it. you wont be able to see any imperfections on the wall, I'm assuming you mean waves or bows, unless they are horrific. In that case, like Mark says, you will fix the framing before sheetrock. Good luck.

 

Yeah I realize this is heavily depended on personal opinions. I think i'll just check all the framing for any major imperfections prior to applying the sheetrock.

I've been reading a lot of articles online gathering people's opinions, and it just seems like a lot of people say that smooth walls reveal a lot of imperfections, but from what your saying unless they are major it will be fine.

I think i'm going to just go with what I want and use smooth walls, because at worst they can always be textured at a later date!

-Jim

 

The thing you need to remember is a wall's line of sight is always broken up. Windows, doors, furniture and even pictures all take away the long line of sight and make a lot of minor imperfections disappear. I'd lay a straight edge across the studs and if they are close to even - I'd call it good

Also later on it's always easier to patch a slick finish wall than to try and match/blend the texture.

 

I couldn't agree more! They never seem to blend in 100% again. I've just never been a fan of texturing to begin with though either! I'm just going to make sure all the joints get feathered out far enough so that it looks as smooth as possible!