Walls and Ceilings - remove texture coating from exterior walls

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rafaelj
08-05-02, 08:35 AM
We recently purchased a house and it is completely covered with texture coating. It goes over every exterior wall, all exterior wooden storage cabinets, wood panels and even over some wooden window frames.

I would like to get rid of as much of it as possible. What is the best solution for the individual problem zones? Sanding? Plastering over it?

twelvepole
08-05-02, 08:13 PM
Depending upon the type of surfaces on which the textured coating has been applied, you are looking at lots of sanding, scraping, and stripping.
rafaelj
08-06-02, 09:36 AM
After sanding the texture coating, is it enough to repaint, or does it have to be re-stuccoed?

Is there a way to plaster or stucco directly over the texture coating (without sanding first)? It's in good condition and 'rough' enough to hold a new layer ...