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Recommendation: Are popcorn textured walls definitely out?

6 years ago

I am renovating a rental to get it ready for sale. I had the popcorn ceiling textures removed and am glad I did. I am now talking to the contractor about removing the popcorn texture from the walls, which is another huge expense. I see that some texture is being used on some walls now and am concerned that I might be removing something that is coming back in. Help!

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Fori

6 years ago

Wall texture shouldn't be a big deal. It's also regional--in some places it's unheard of while it's not noticed in others.

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kirkhall
6 years ago
Is it just "wall texture", or is it popcorn? I'd not want popcorn on the walls. Texture is definitely regionally common or even expected.
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phuninthesun
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I've never seen popcorn texture on a wall. Could you post a pic?
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JAN MOYER
6 years ago
Ugh!!!!! : ( Most of these textures are a way to disguise lousy drywall taping and skim coating. Sprayed on in cheap .......
Susan Gress
6 years ago
Agree with Jan, if it is really popcorn on the walls you are going to find a mess underneath. The less texture on a wall the better the plaster work needs to be, so the more expensive it is.
chloebud
6 years ago
Wow...I've never seen popcorn walls. Can you post a pic? Sure sounds like something that needs to go.
Judy Mishkin
6 years ago
wear long sleeves is all i can say!

anyway, if you are in the northeast, i'd say remove it, we're a smooth wall and ceiling zone of the country.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
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I agree this is just a way to cover up poor workmanship in mudding and taping.Get rid of it now to help sell.
Joe
6 years ago
I really doubt there is popcorn on the walls but instead a texture like "spanish lace" or whatever name is common in your area. Is it common to have textured walls where you live? If it is, it will probably be over looked by a prospective buyer. Sometimes, people are very quick and easy to spend other's money but only you and your realtor can properly evaluate its worth.

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