Removing Textured Paint from drywall

[CARivers]

When I purchased my home, the previous owners used texturized paint on the drywall walls of several rooms. I want to remove the paint; however, I cannot find a stripper that is compatible with drywall.

Is there one? Or am I doomed to sand all of my walls back to smoothness.

Thanks.

[Faron79]

When you say “textured” walls…do you mean the “orange-peel” type of texture (some call it spatter-finish), a “sandy/gritty” surface, or is it a heavier stuccco/knockdown-plaster look?
*** What color are the wall(s)??
*** Why do you want to “remove” the paint??
*** Are you going to repaint, or put up wallpaper??
>>> First of all, DON’T use any kind of stripper on the walls!!!!
If you’re gonna paint again, you MUST prime the walls, then put on TWO coats of your finish color.
>>> Let me know more details if you want…Lately, I try to check this b-board every day.
Thanks!
Faron (PS-I’ve worked in a paint store for a few years, & heard all the horror stories!)

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