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Writer's pictureKyle Wells

Welcome to our Latest Edition of Fixer Upper: All About Texture!


When we bought our Orangevale Ca fixer upper, we were graced with orange peel-textured walls and the “ever-popular” popcorn ceilings.


We have since hired professionals to remove the popcorn ceiling (containing asbestos), as well as replace half of the drywall for various reasons including moving walls, and to provide appropriate access for electricians and plumbers.


Now that the new drywall has been hung, the next decision involves the type of texture to use for the ceilings and the walls throughout the house.

We did a little research and discovered that there are quite a few options for texture. We considered each of these options:


Texture Types

Acoustic (Popcorn): Popcorn ceilings were a classic look in the ’70s and can still be seen in countless homes today. This wall texture’s popularity is that it does a great job of hiding imperfections and can even help absorb sound between floors and walls. Aesthetically, however, acoustic has had its day!


When removing popcorn ceilings, be sure to get it tested for asbestos, as this material was commonly used in homes built before 1978 in California.





Orange Peel: An orange peel texture looks exactly as it sounds—it resembles the peel of an orange.




Knockdown: The knockdown technique creates a unique, rustic pattern, akin to stucco. Knockdown can be achieved by adding a step to the orange peel technique. After applying an orange peel texture to the walls, flatten the peaks and bumps that form in the drywall compound using an 18-inch or wider knockdown knife.


Smooth or Imperfect Smooth: The process of smoothing textured walls with skim coating is fairly common. It refers to spreading a layer of joint compound over the walls to fill in the bumps and valleys in the texture, effectively creating a smooth surface.




Comb or Fishscale: The comb texture is produced using techniques that create lines of various widths and shapes in drywall compound.






Slap brush or Stomp: The slap brush texture creates a random pattern of thin lines on your walls that add an eccentric flair to any room.


And what did we choose?


Knockdown!



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