Hi,

We just purchased an older home that has mismatched texture on the walls in the living room. Two of the walls are plaster and have a deep texture to them. We don't want to put dry wall over them because, 1) there are also windows on that side of the room and we would need to redo the windows and 2) the wall is curved in one spot (at a corner) and we don't want to lose the unique architecture there. At one of the big box home improvement stores, someone suggested sanding the texture off. I am interested in doing this but wanted to find out if 1) there was an easier way, and 2) if I can use a sandblaster to do this to speed up the process. Thank you.:)

Hi,

We just purchased an older home that has mismatched texture on the walls in the living room. Two of the walls are plaster and have a deep texture to them. We don't want to put dry wall over them because, 1) there are also windows on that side of the room and we would need to redo the windows and 2) the wall is curved in one spot (at a corner) and we don't want to lose the unique architecture there. At one of the big box home improvement stores, someone suggested sanding the texture off. I am interested in doing this but wanted to find out if 1) there was an easier way, and 2) if I can use a sandblaster to do this to speed up the process. Thank you.:)
The only way will be to sand it off. You'll need a block sander, sandblaster will not work. Be sure a wear face mask and eye protection.

Regardless of what you do it will be a job none the less. Id try and sand off the deep ridges and use drywall mud to skim coat the walls, it will take a few coats to do but after its all coated you can then sand it all smooth.

Here is a test I would try. Sand a small area with a very course sand paper, then using water in a spray bottle spray a very light coat of water on the spot, let it set for several minutes and then use a broad blade putty knife to scrape off the mud like substance on the wall. Warning do not use too much water, you do not want to wettin the paper on the sheetrock, and while scraping try not to gouge into the paper.

Ihave uused sheetrock mud with great suscess. It took 2 to 3 coats , but looked great after . When you put the last coat on sand smooth , you will have to sand each coat in order to get a good finish, the last is the most important sanding; GOOD LUCK > F.B.E.