How Do You Remove Textured Paint From Walls?
If you just moved into a new house and are staring at a room full of textured paint that simply must go, rest assured that you can remove it yourself and save hundreds of dollars instead of paying a contractor. The process is labor-intensive, but a gel product on the market now makes the job easier. Still, be prepared for lots of scraping and a few hours of work. Cover your floor with drop cloths to protect the surface from messes. Apply the gel paint stripper to the walls with the painted texture. You can purchase this stripper at any home improvement store. The gel will need as little as three minutes on the paint before it begins to work. Scrape off the gel, and the textured paint will come with it. Depending on the size of the room, this process may take several hours. Take your time doing this step because scraping quickly can result in damaging the wall underneath. Work carefully to determine just the right amount of pressure to use and the right angle for your scraper. Sand down
