Drywall Texturing in Greenville, SC
Drywall texturing in Greenville, SC costs $0.80 to $2.00 per square foot depending on the texture type, with knockdown and orange peel being the most common in Upstate SC homes. We apply textures on new drywall and match existing textures perfectly on patches and repairs.
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What Is Drywall Texturing?
Drywall texture is the surface pattern applied to a finished wall or ceiling. It hides minor imperfections, adds visual interest, and reduces echo. Common textures in Greenville homes: orange peel (light spray pattern, the most common interior wall texture), knockdown (orange peel that has been flattened with a knockdown knife — the most common ceiling texture in current Greenville construction), skip trowel (hand-troweled Mediterranean style), smooth (no texture — a Level 5 skim coat finish), and sand finish (older homes). Each is applied with different equipment and compound consistencies.
Drywall Texturing Cost in Greenville, SC
Texturing in Greenville averages $0.80 to $2.00 per square foot. Orange peel is the cheapest at $0.80–$1.10/sqft. Knockdown runs $1.00–$1.40/sqft. Skip trowel and Level 5 smooth are the most expensive at $1.60–$2.20/sqft because of the additional labor. Texture matching on a repair is typically priced per area, $40 to $120.
| Item | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Orange peel | $0.80 – $1.10 / sqft |
| Knockdown | $1.00 – $1.40 / sqft |
| Skip trowel | $1.60 – $2.20 / sqft |
| Smooth (Level 5 skim) | $1.60 – $2.20 / sqft |
| Texture match (per area) | $40 – $120 |
Our Drywall Texturing Process
- 1Confirm texture type with homeowner — we sample existing walls when matching.
- 2Mask floors, trim, and adjacent surfaces.
- 3Mix joint compound to texture-specific consistency.
- 4Spray (orange peel/knockdown) or hand-trowel (skip trowel) the pattern.
- 5Knock down with knife if applicable, after partial set.
- 6Walk-through and final touch-ups.
Why Choose Professional Drywall Texturing in Greenville?
Texture is the most-noticed and most-botched part of a drywall job. Wrong consistency, wrong spray pressure, wrong knockdown timing — any of those leaves a wall that doesn't look like the rest of the house. Our finishers spray test boards before touching your walls, especially on repairs where texture matching makes or breaks the job.
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