1. Knockdown texture can look horrible if it’s not sprayed evenly. Ask the company you’re interviewing “what type of equipment do you use to spray the texture?”. The answer needs to be “a spray rig” (not a hopper or portable). A spray rig is a machine valued between 10-20k. It’s a gas-powered machine that sits outside connected to a van.

2. If you decide you want a smooth finish instead of Knockdown, expect higher costs and more down time for your home.

3. In this business, it’s better to prevent a mess than clean one up. Make sure you hire someone with plenty of manpower and plastic.

4. Keep in mind that after the process is done, the texture still needs to dry then be primed and painted.

5. Most jobs can be done with minimal to no mess. A knockdown textures base material is nothing more than drywall mud with a more soupy consistency. It’s water-based, and it’s not a hazardous material.

6. Lights, vents, and fan blades need to come down. If this is done before we get there, you should ask for a discount.

7. Minimal drywall repair is usually included at “no extra charge”. Some situations that can be an extra charge are is above the 4th floor or higher, sky lights, excessive cracks, popping seems, situations that require scaffolding.

8. Some jobs can be executed in a moments notice.

9. Doing it yourself leads to high levels of frustration, picking the wrong company can be even worse.

10. When you bend over backward to save a few dollars in this business expect to regret it.