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The previous owner of our home “textured” the walls. Ruined is better description. Like a sponge job on and off to leave sharp peaks, worse than old sand filled paint. Question: What is the appropriate method to get back to a smooth wall? I have multiple opinions on this. Some say drywall compound and some say plaster. Plaster seems to be the best choice for long term durability. Comments Please!
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Dave,
Instead of trying to build up to cover the old, why not just sand it down smooth and then you can texture to your desire or not all at.
I have and use a drywall sander that hooks up to a shop vac for dustless sanding. You probably wouldn't want to buy one but I know you can rent them at a few places.
I would think it would just be a little easier to sand down than trying to build up to a smooth surface unless you do a lot of drywall or plastering and are quite good with it. No offense on your skills of course, its just that trying to run a drywall knife over all those peaks and come out with something that looks good will be a little tedious and frustrating.
Mike
*Mike, now that I'm hooked on an RX-7 board I'll probably get hooked here too! I have been told that I can't sand the old surface. I was told and orbital leaves tracks. I assume then that you mean a pole sander. Any suggestions on a grit series? I have zip to lose by trying.
*Hey Dave, can you give me a link to the RX7 boardTIA
*Dave, Yeah a pole sander would be best. Try drywall mesh. Its a sanding sheet that looks like a piece of screen you would use in a patio but its actually abrasive. Several drywall companies and sandpaper manufactures make it. I think it only comes in medium, fine and ultra fine. I'd start with the roughest and work up as if you're using a pole sander and its a rough texture, your arms will tire before you sand too much. Trust me on the getting tired first part...Mike
*Tired arms? Thats what money hungry neighbor kids are for. hehehehehe
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The previous owner of our home "textured" the walls. Ruined is better description. Like a sponge job on and off to leave sharp peaks, worse than old sand filled paint. Question: What is the appropriate method to get back to a smooth wall? I have multiple opinions on this. Some say drywall compound and some say plaster. Plaster seems to be the best choice for long term durability. Comments Please!