I'm about to tackle the walls in my basement, and I'm kinda stuck deciding between going for a smooth finish or adding some texture. Smooth looks clean and modern, but I've heard it's way harder to hide imperfections. Textured seems more forgiving, but I dunno if it'll look outdated in a few years. Curious what most folks prefer these days, so quick poll:
- Smooth walls all the way
- Textured walls for me
- Depends on the room/style
Feel free to share your thoughts or experiences, I'm all ears...
"Smooth looks clean and modern, but I've heard it's way harder to hide imperfections."
That's exactly why I went textured in my basement—older house, walls weren't perfect. Honestly though, after a few years, I'm wishing I'd gone smoother... dust seems to love texture. Anyone else notice that?
"dust seems to love texture."
Haha, you're definitely onto something there. Textured walls can be dust magnets, especially in basements. But honestly, smoother walls aren't totally dust-proof either...at least they're easier to wipe down when cleaning day rolls around?
Totally get what you're saying about smooth walls being easier to clean. Still, there's something cozy and inviting about a bit of texture—dust or no dust, it adds character. Guess it's all about picking your battles, right?
