The Process
Experience the Difference with Handy Manny's
You can very often find textured walls and ceilings in older homes. And if they don't have texture, that's likely because the homeowner removed it or covered it up at some point in time. Texturing is a technique that was used throughout much of the 20th century but began to lose popularity in the late 1990s. It is very unlikely you will find textured walls or ceilings in a new construction home today - it is a trend that is no longer in line with most homeowners' tastes.
So why was texture ever a thing? As with most things in construction, it was about saving time and money. Wall finishing, when done right, is a skill that requires years of experience to perfect, in addition to a whole lot of time and material. However, texturing surfaces allowed builders to hide imperfections in the walls. Sometimes walls can take more than 3 or 4 coats of mud, with sanding in between, to get perfectly smooth. Add to that the dry time between coats (mud takes much longer to dry than paint).
Our team will take the necessary time to get the finishing right - no rushing between coats, no uneven surfaces, no mess left behind. While our team works quickly and efficiently to minimize any inconvenience to our clients, texture removal takes longer than any other service we offer since we need to schedule break days in between the thickest coats of mud. This allows everything to dry properly so that we can get it right for you the first time - we've seen many contractors try to cut corners on this and the results can be disastrous.
Texture removal, while costly and time-consuming, can help your home feel more modern and beautiful than ever before.
