Covering Textured Wall Surface - How To Smooth It Over Ask your questions and find answers on many subjects relating to plastering and dry lining

[Gruntfuttock]

I want to smooth over the textured walls in a room. The texture is very pointed and sharp. What's the best method to use bearing in mind I'm not a plasterer. Thanks

[welsh brickie]

if its as bad as you say its easier to hack it all off and dryline the wall, giving you a smooth flat finish

[Gruntfuttock]

Thanks Mr Brickie.

[thedoctor]

Our projects section explains how to plaster over artex and other textured surfaces https://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/artex.htm there is also a great product for removing artex mentioned at the top of the page