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Texture
Texture is a patterned finish applied to walls or ceilings, like orange peel or knockdown.
Why it matters
Texture can hide minor drywall flaws, but it also affects style and repair difficulty.
Where people get this wrong
Texture hides some flaws, but it does not hide bad craftsmanship. Matching texture during a repair can be hard.
Real-world example
A small leak gets fixed and the drywall patch looks fine until you notice the texture does not match. Texture is forgiving during install but picky during repairs.
Where this hits your build
This comes up during the finish phase. Lighting, angles, and personal expectations collide here. What looks fine at noon can look rough at dusk.
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