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Covering Textured Wall Surface - How To Smooth It Over

Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2013 11:26 am
by 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

Re: Covering Textured Wall Surface - How To Smooth It Over

Posted: Tue Oct 01, 2013 9:46 pm
by 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

Re: Covering Textured Wall Surface - How To Smooth It Over

Posted: Sat Oct 05, 2013 8:26 am
by Gruntfuttock
Thanks Mr Brickie.

Re: Covering Textured Wall Surface - How To Smooth It Over

Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2013 12:06 pm
by 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