Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Sheetrock Texturing
Sheetrock Texturing guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Sheetrock Texturing? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Sheetrock Texturing work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Sheetrock Texturing work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Sheetrock Texturing labor cost? What are the important Sheetrock Texturing quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Sheetrock Texturing - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Sheetrock Texturing? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Sheetrock Texturing expect to pay between $0.60 to $1.12 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Sheetrock Texturing work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Sheetrock Texturing. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Sheetrock Texturing project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Sheetrock Texturing work? | The final appearance of the sheetrock texture will depend on the skill, techniques and relevant experience of the professional. Make a hiring commitment only after relevant experience and quality of recent Sheetrock Texturing work have been verified. Include the apropriate quality checks (use the list below) when soliciting bids and in a signed contract. |
| Is Sheetrock Texturing something that I can do myself? | The typical Sheetrock Texturing project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Sheetrock Texturing requires considerable experience, skill and attention to detail. Do it yourself mistakes are noticeable, may be difficulty to remedy and may actually reduce the market value of the project and your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Sheetrock Texturing work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Sheetrock Texturing - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Sheetrock Texturing. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Sheetrock Texturing work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Sheetrock Texturing will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- Installed sheetrock texture surface variations along a 4 foot straight edge will not exceed 1/16 inch - from any location along any direction
- The sheetrock texture surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- All visible sheetrock texture surfaces will have a consistent texture and uniform sheen
- Apply a uniform thickness of sheetrock texture, with no voids or gaps at openings
Sheetrock Texturing - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Sheetrock Texturing. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the sheetrock texture work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Determine if permit is required for Sheetrock Texturing by local building authority, before any work begins
- Review written list of work to be completed; review quality requirements and payment terms before work begins
- Review material choices for Sheetrock Texturing with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Apply texturing / joint compound to match and visually blend with texture of adjacent surface
- Inspect Sheetrock Texturing and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
