Drywall Texture: Orange Peel, Knockdown & Smooth

Texture hides small imperfections and gives walls a finished look. We spray and hand-apply orange peel, knockdown, skip trowel and smooth finishes on new drywall, and we retexture or remove texture on existing walls and ceilings.

Textures we apply

• Orange peel: a fine spray texture, the most common finish in SoCal homes.
• Knockdown: splatter flattened with a knife, good at hiding wavy walls.
• Skip trowel: a hand-applied, Spanish-style look.
• Smooth: no texture, finished to Level 4 or Level 5.

Retexturing and matching

Changing the look of a room, or blending a repair into an old wall? We adjust the mix, tip size and pressure to match what's there, and test on a board before spraying your wall.

Texture removal

Want smooth walls? We skim over existing texture to a flat finish. For popcorn ceilings, see our popcorn ceiling removal page.

Common questions

Which texture hides the most?

Knockdown hides wavy framing and patches best. Orange peel is subtler; smooth hides the least and needs Level 5 under strong light.

Can you match the texture from the 1970s?

Usually, yes. We test the match on a sample board first.

Areas we serve

Serving Baldwin Park, West Covina, Covina, La Puente, Pasadena, Arcadia, Altadena, Monrovia, Hacienda Heights, Glendale and greater Los Angeles. Call or text 323-736-9443 any time, or send your project for a free estimate.