Honestly, I’ve spent way too much time fussing over joints that nobody’s ever going to see once the furniture’s in. I used to obsess over every tiny line, but after a few flips, I realized: mud, sand, repeat, and then just walk away before you drive yourself nuts. Lighting is the real enemy—sometimes I’ll hit it with a lamp at a weird angle, and suddenly it looks like the surface of the moon. At that point, I just remind myself: it’s drywall, not a mirror. Good enough really is good enough most days.
Lighting is the real enemy—sometimes I’ll hit it with a lamp at a weird angle, and suddenly it looks like the surface of the moon.
Man, that’s the truth. I swear, every time I think I’ve nailed it, sunlight hits just right and all my “perfect” joints look like craters. At this point, if it passes the couch test (aka, hidden behind furniture), I’m calling it done. Anyone else ever just slap on some texture to hide sins?
At this point, if it passes the couch test (aka, hidden behind furniture), I’m calling it done.
Yeah, I totally get that. I’ve definitely relied on “strategic furniture placement” more than once. But does adding texture actually make the imperfections less noticeable in all lighting? Or does it just trade one set of problems for another? I keep wondering if it’s worth the extra effort or if I should just live with a few craters here and there. Anyone ever regretted going the texture route after the fact?
does adding texture actually make the imperfections less noticeable in all lighting? Or does it just trade one set of problems for another?
Honestly, texture can be a double-edged sword. I’ve seen it hide minor flaws, but in harsh side lighting, even texture can highlight bumps or uneven spots. Once had a client regret going heavy on knockdown because it looked busy at sunset—every little shadow popped. Sometimes a few craters are less distracting than a wall that looks like popcorn under certain lights.
Sometimes a few craters are less distracting than a wall that looks like popcorn under certain lights.
- Texture hides some stuff, but it’s not magic. Under raking light, even subtle texture can look like a topographic map.
- If you want “flawless” in all lighting, you’re looking at a lot of skim coating and sanding—no shortcuts.
- Knockdown or orange peel can help, but heavy texture just trades one problem for another. I’ve seen folks regret going too bold.
- Honestly, sometimes a little imperfection is less noticeable than a wall that screams “I’m textured!” every time the sun hits it sideways.
