Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Wall Texturing
Wall Texturing guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Wall Texturing? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Wall Texturing work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Wall Texturing work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Wall Texturing labor cost? What are the important Wall Texturing quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Wall Texturing - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Wall Texturing? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Wall Texturing expect to pay between $0.32 to $0.63 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Wall Texturing work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Wall Texturing. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Wall Texturing project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Wall Texturing work? | The final appearance of the wall 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 Wall Texturing work have been verified. Include the apropriate quality checks (use the list below) when soliciting bids and in a signed contract. |
| Is Wall Texturing something that I can do myself? | The typical Wall Texturing project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Wall 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 Wall Texturing work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Wall Texturing - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Wall Texturing. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Wall 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 Wall Texturing will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- Installed wall texture surface variations along a 4 foot straight edge will not exceed 1/16 inch - from any location along any direction
- The wall texture surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- All visible wall texture surfaces will have a consistent texture and uniform sheen
- Apply a uniform thickness of wall texture, with no voids or gaps at openings
Wall Texturing - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Wall Texturing. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the wall 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 Wall 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 Wall 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 Wall 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
