On a couple ceilings the textured finish is breaking away. On others it is intact. I want to get rid of all textured surface. I also have slightly rough sufaces I can live with but if I rework an area how do I get the new surface to match the slightly rough surface? It looks like it almost has grains of sand in it.
2006-07-25 01:34:30 · 6 answers · asked by mikepw46 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Paints for external use did contain sand (i.e. Sandtex) but most internal paints and coatings used plastic/resin granules. You really need to remove this completely for best results. However, if you are just patching-up the surface you need to use the same textured paint again on the repaired walls to make them match.
2006-07-25 01:46:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a fine grade sandpaper to smooth out the rough spots. Go easy on the surface though. If you want to add texture you can buy it in cans at the place where you purchase your paint. You just roll it on like paint. Or you can have someone come in and spray texture on the walls/ceiling for you.
2006-07-25 08:41:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is why people like textured surfaces. They hide all the imperfections.
2006-07-25 08:48:43 · answer #3 · answered by wiseone 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe you can get a power sander and sand the whole wall to your liking...
2006-07-25 08:38:11 · answer #4 · answered by PixelWire 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the texturing stuff can be removed very easily with a putty knife. It WILL be messy. Putty knife doesn't need to be sharp.
2006-07-25 08:49:32 · answer #5 · answered by DelK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sand it
2006-07-25 08:37:47 · answer #6 · answered by TheUsed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋