Smooth finish specialist

Textures

Listed are common surfaces used to cover installed drywall.

• Smooth - No texture.
  Property value surveys suggest that sprayed textures do not contribute as positively to the resale or long term value of a home or office space, as good quality, smooth finishes contribute greater value initially, and with time. People have varying tastes in textures, which can make a textured home more difficult to sell.
  We offer three smooth coat packages. Please ask for details.
  1. Light Weight Smooth Package
  2. Standard Smooth Package
  3. Premium Smooth Package
  Our refined techniques provide superior, clean, smooth finish results.
• Acoustic, or “popcorn” textures may be sprayed light, medium or heavy.
  Popcorn texture is identified by its styrofoam pellets, applied for a rough, bumpy surface. Originally designed to make finishing ceilings easier and cheaper than smooth finishes. The nature of this texture hides some of the worst of flaws, allowing for little attention to detail underneath.
  Pro Walls Drywall discourages the use of acoustic textures unless to match existing surfaces.

• Orangepeel - A light splattering of very thin compound. Finished and painted, this texture resembles the surface of an orange. Orangepeel textures can be sprayed very light or very heavy.

Light orangepeel

Heavy orangepeel

• Knockdown - Heavier than Orangepeel. Knockdown is a spray or application of thin compound that is allowed to partially dry. Before it is completely dried, it is wiped flat. This texture can be sprayed light to very, very heavy. It is common in hotels, in the South West United States and other regions.

Standard, medium knockdown

Troweled knockdown, medium

Troweled knockdown, heavy

Troweled knockdown, heavy

• Sand Swirl - Sand texture painted on with a very large brush in a wide, sweeping, half or third circle motion. Very rare for the Minneapolis, St. Paul area.
• Sand Texture - Mixed with the paint or primer, silica or plastic grains are evenly spread with a roller or sprayer. This texture may be any weight, within reason.
• Troweled Textures - Any of a variety of patterns, applied either lightly or heavily over the taped drywall. More common in the South West United States and California.

Skiptrowel