02/20/2021
While talking to a friend today, I came across a question: Why are California walls so textured vs other states on the east coast? Have you ever noticed the texture on your wall? Is it a nice flat wall or are there bumps creating an uneven surface?
The simple answer to this is labor and material costs are much higher in California. It takes a lot more time and precision to get a perfectly flat surface; imperfections are seen more easily on flat surfaces than textured walls. Along with labor costs, there are added costs for protection of workers; according to the state of California sanding drywall and compound is known to cause cancer and add to air pollution.
Personally, I love textured walls as accent but lime wash french style walls for the entire house would be a dream come true.
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