While you can learn to remove texture from walls with a handy guide like this one, you may still need to hire a professional. They can work fast and achieve high-quality results. Another reason to ...

To texture the walls and ceiling of an average room ... With 120-grit sandpaper and a sanding block, sand these high spots down. Begin painting with a high-quality primer applied with a 3/8-in. nap ...

You can use a brush, a sponge, or whatever tool gives you the texture you're after,' says Jon ... or imperfections in the wall. You can also prime the entire surface with a high-quality primer ...