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tical · 07-24-2012, 08:44 PM

I've a room that I'm looking to remodel a bit and I want to get rid of this knockdown texture on the walls.

Would it be wise to skim coat with something to get a flat finish or just hang new drywall? I've never hung new drywall before but it doesn't look terribly difficult. Ceilings might be a pain in the ass but I'm sure I'll live.

I'm sure I'd save a bunch of money skimming over versus hanging new drywall (especially if this carries out into the hall and other rooms) but I'm worried about it looking half-ass or even degrading after a period of time.

What would you guys do?

ShoeBox · 07-24-2012, 08:45 PM

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Nasty · 07-24-2012, 09:18 PM

ex drywall contractor here, it will be a pain in the ass and messy but skimming the existing surface would be the less troublesome way to deal with this. Will probably take a few coats. Get a wide blade, a wide mud pan and topping mud (not taping or all purpose mud) because topping has no glue in it and its easier to sand.

Pull it tight and sand lightly between coats, you can finish with a damp sponge instead of sandpaper to get a smoother finish.

Mr Pheer · 07-24-2012, 10:55 PM

too much trouble, I'd leave it alone

tedae · 07-24-2012, 11:06 PM

I covered an old popcorn textured ceiling with the thinnest drywall available; this way you don't have to remove the old drywall or texture. I think it would have costed at least twice as much to have someone coat it or to remove/replace the existing drywall.

MrBottomTooth · 07-25-2012, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by tedae

I covered an old popcorn textured ceiling with the thinnest drywall available; this way you don't have to remove the old drywall or texture. I think it would have costed at least twice as much to have someone coat it or to remove/replace the existing drywall.

A lot of the old popcorn ceilings will have asbestos in them as well. Something to be aware of.

CurrentlySober · 07-25-2012, 12:35 AM

i cant afford walls...

u-Bob · 07-25-2012, 04:07 AM

I'd hire someone for that. I'm good at what I do for a living and they are good at what they do for a living. In cases like this the opportunity cost of trying to DIY will be too high imo.

Barry-xlovecam · 07-25-2012, 05:17 AM

Textured ceilings are done to hide bad drywall or save money finishing new work.

I would cut out the old ceiling to the joists or trusses then find a drywaller. Hanging ceilings is not a DYI project if you want a quality finished project. Drywall work is not real expensive.

Might cost $200 + you paint ?

DudeRick · 07-25-2012, 09:00 AM

I would just move...

L-Pink · 07-25-2012, 09:04 AM

Hanging drywall is easy. Hanging drywall so every seam doesn't stand out isn't.

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crazyvipa · 07-25-2012, 09:13 AM

If you haven't done drywall before--- hire someone. It is really easy to hang the drywall -- doing the entire garage now. Trick is to take your time. It is a pain in the ass to get *all* of the lines hidden at the end of the project. If it is a high-traffic area, I'd hire someone :-/

Good luck though

Si · 07-25-2012, 09:41 AM

I have just recently flattened out a textured ceiling. Was easier than replacement.

Knock off as much of the texture as possible (dust mask on) sand it down, give it a good wipe to remove all dust then apply some premixed drywall compound over the top until it smoothes out. sand then paint.

Redoing drywall is also easy but about $8-$20 per sheet plus compound.

What I would suggest is, get some compound and try it on a small test patch and see what happens. If it comes out nice and smooth carry on

HushMoney · 07-25-2012, 10:12 AM

Here is the finished look of most DIY's

waltgator · 07-25-2012, 11:55 AM

what type of material is on the walls? or it ceiling? drywall might be the easiest solution..

07-24-2012, 08:44 PM	#1
tical Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 6,504	All of you Home Improvement DIYers.. question I've a room that I'm looking to remodel a bit and I want to get rid of this knockdown texture on the walls. Would it be wise to skim coat with something to get a flat finish or just hang new drywall? I've never hung new drywall before but it doesn't look terribly difficult. Ceilings might be a pain in the ass but I'm sure I'll live. I'm sure I'd save a bunch of money skimming over versus hanging new drywall (especially if this carries out into the hall and other rooms) but I'm worried about it looking half-ass or even degrading after a period of time. What would you guys do? __________________ 112.020.756

07-24-2012, 09:18 PM	#3
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Barry-xlovecam It's 42 Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Global Posts: 18,083	Textured ceilings are done to hide bad drywall or save money finishing new work. I would cut out the old ceiling to the joists or trusses then find a drywaller. Hanging ceilings is not a DYI project if you want a quality finished project. Drywall work is not real expensive. Might cost $200 + you paint ?

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07-24-2012, 11:06 PM	#5
tedae Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 21	I covered an old popcorn textured ceiling with the thinnest drywall available; this way you don't have to remove the old drywall or texture. I think it would have costed at least twice as much to have someone coat it or to remove/replace the existing drywall.

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u-Bob there's no $$$ in porn Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: icq: 195./568.-230 (btw: not getting offline msgs) Posts: 33,063	I'd hire someone for that. I'm good at what I do for a living and they are good at what they do for a living. In cases like this the opportunity cost of trying to DIY will be too high imo.

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07-25-2012, 09:41 AM	#13
Si Such Fun! Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 13,900	I have just recently flattened out a textured ceiling. Was easier than replacement. Knock off as much of the texture as possible (dust mask on) sand it down, give it a good wipe to remove all dust then apply some premixed drywall compound over the top until it smoothes out. sand then paint. Redoing drywall is also easy but about $8-$20 per sheet plus compound. What I would suggest is, get some compound and try it on a small test patch and see what happens. If it comes out nice and smooth carry on

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