Smooth vs textured walls for ADU

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Smooth vs textured walls for ADU

Michael Schnyder
Member since 2020 · 10 posts · 0 votes

I'm having a ADU built and need to decide between smooth vs textured walls. I'm leaning towards smooth being that it's a more modern look, but it's an additional $1,250. Being that it's a rental, it would be easier for repairs if/when new tenants rent it, just wondering if it's worth the upfront cost to go with a smooth finish. Just curious to hear some opinions / advice on which way to go.

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JD MartinBusiness Member
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Rock Star Extraordinaire · Northeast, TN · Member since 2015 · 10k+ posts · 16k+ votes
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Smooth all the way. You will never match a textured patch up again. Getting a drywall patch smooth is a relatively simple process that any amateur can do if they're willing to spend the time to do it; a professional, piece of cake. 

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  • Dan Maciejewski
    Realtor · PInellas County Largo, FL · Member since 2016 · 902 posts · 810 votes
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    From what I know, textured makes easier repairs that look better. 

    It's way harder to make smooth look perfect.  With texture, the repair doesn't have to be perfect -- you just mud over it to match.  

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    Rock Star Extraordinaire · Northeast, TN · Member since 2015 · 10k+ posts · 16k+ votes
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    Smooth all the way. You will never match a textured patch up again. Getting a drywall patch smooth is a relatively simple process that any amateur can do if they're willing to spend the time to do it; a professional, piece of cake. 

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  • Matt M.
    Specialist · Easton, PA · Member since 2018 · 1k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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    @Michael Schnyder

    As a contractor, I couldn’t agree with @JD Martin more. Stay far far away from any texture on any wall or ceiling.

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  • Seth Borman
    Rental Property Investor · Phoenix, AZ · Member since 2016 · 553 posts · 314 votes
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    If your drywall guy is good he can get it smooth with a trowel, no sanding. 

    Fixing textured drywall is almost impossible.

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  • Michael Schnyder
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    Member since 2020 · 10 posts · 0 votes
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    Sounds like paying the upfront cost for a smooth finish over textured would be worth it for renters if/when I need to do any patching or repairs.

    Thanks for the responses and advice.

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