Painting - Dilemma - Textured wall sanded down in obvious spots

Just purchased a home and previous owner painted entire living room with semi-gloss paint. There are several spots where the wall was sanded (I'm assuming they were sanded as the walls are textured except for these spots) and the semi-gloss paint makes the sections very noticeable. :wall:

1. Is there a way to restore the texture to these sections??? Or do I have to remove the texture from all the walls to make them uniform??? I'm totally clueless so all ideas are welcome.

Also, I'd like to repaint the living room with a flat paint. How can I ensure the gloss will not shine through?? :confused: Some users (in previous posts )recommended going over the wall with a sponge to reduce some of the shine however, will this work for textured walls???

Thanks!! (hopefully)

Is there a way to restore the texture to these sections
Matching an existing texture is tough, even for a pro. The type of texture will determine if it can be replicated.
Or do I have to remove the texture from all the walls to make them uniform
That is the easiest route. Knock it all off.
Also, I'd like to repaint the living room with a flat paint. How can I ensure the gloss will not shine through??
Apply two coats.
Some users (in previous posts )recommended going over the wall with a sponge to reduce some of the shine however, will this work for textured walls???
I'm assuming you mean a sanding sponge. And no, these won't work on a textured wall, unless you are planning on removing the texture.

I opt for trying to match the texture, then priming with zinsser bullseye123 tinted toward the final color then topcoat with 1 or 2 coats flat. I gotta think taking off all the texture would be a major headache unless itjust pops off real easy with no damage to the wall surface. I would rather spend my time trying to duplicate the texture as close as possible. Lifes too short.

A pic would help. It may look difficult to do until somebody tells you how to do it. I am not saying I could but somebody might be able to

I prefer taking off the texture
But there is a point at which it's not a viable solution

Textured like a little sand paint or ceiling "popcorn"
Or textured like swirly plaster stuff I'm looking at in my home office right now
(shivers)
This room will have to be re-drywalled, that's the only way to remove this texture
Hence why it's still not done...ha ha

the sand type texture is easily replicated[to an acceptable degree] with a little trial and error . I made the logical[I think] asumption that this was not what was on the walls due to the easy of duplicating it The popcorn[asbestos?????] may be on the ceiling[is this textured at all ] but not on the walls. Again------ why not at least try to replicate the texture. If itis not an option or it looks unacceptable then go to plan B. Removal of the texture[if it is trowelled on type] is plan "Z" imho.


Could any of this texture contain asbestos??


How many is "several" spots? How big are they? No picture possible???

Unless the stuff pops off easily you will probably have to do so much repair that redrywalling is your only option.

Should you opt for removal please get some good masks and at least do your own test for asbestos so you can assess exactly how much this could cost not only in terms of money[disposal] but your long term health. Any dust created from any of the options discribed here requires respiratory protection, again imho

Unfortunately, I do not have a pic. You have to kinda look at the wall in the right light in order to see the smaller patches but now that I've noticed them, they are glaring.

Slickshift - It's textured like sand paint.

Joneq - The largest spot is about 15"X15". About four other spots are 6" X 4". No, the texture does not contain asbestos.

Thanks everyone for your responses!!!
I think I'll try to replicate the texture and see how that goes. re-dywalling is not an option for me (yikes!) I'll also use 2 coats to address the gloss.

Thanks again!!!

Good idea but your first coat needs to be the zinsser bullseye 123 or similar product that sticks to shiny surfaces with no sanding. Tint it as close to your color as possible and then topcoat. As a matter of fact you should use the 123 before you try to duplicate the texture if it is painted with semigloss the texture will adhere better. Good luck. Sand paint texture is pretty easy to do. Practice on some cardboard to find the right amount of sand to add