Makawao-based Handyman company, One Handy Haole, offers quality drywall/texturing services on Maui Island at an affordable price and creative execution. 

The biggest reason why drywall is often overlooked, especially in design and renovation considerations, is that, aside from major structural changes, there's little you can do for drywall, design-wise. Yet, that's not actually true--especially for homes that were built before the early 2010s.

Before then, the most popular way of improving drywall was through texture. If you have the time, you can visit a local motel or an old apartment. Textured drywall is quite obvious when you're looking for it (and sometimes when you're not); that's a plus factor to it, actually, to provide dimensionality and depth to an otherwise flat and uninteresting surface.

The most famous and most popular example of a drywall texture would be the popcorn texture, named so because of its distinctive "did a bag of popcorn just blow up here?" style. There are other texture finishes out there, but the popcorn texture blew up (no pun intended) during the latter half of the 19th century due to its cheapness and unique aesthetic appeal.

Sadly, it was discovered that the materials used to make the texture had asbestos in them, and the whole drywall texture craze declined—until now. There has been a slight resurgence of drywall textures due in part because the materials being more user-friendly and because they still retained their cheapness. People just want to jazz up their homes, and, you know what, drywall textures seem like a good idea.

But before you go deciding whether or not textured drywall is for you, you have got to know the pros and cons. These are what the One Handy Haole team has to say about textured drywall, taken from their many years of experience with it.

The Cons of Having Textured Drywall

·        Old-Fashioned Aesthetic and Appeal. The presence of textured drywalls typically indicates design sensibilities that come from the 1960s until the 2010s. Unless you are someone who leans toward dated styles and trends, then perhaps textured drywall may not be to your speed. However, there are modern visions that take into account textured drywall that is highly subjective and needs extensive research on the part of the homeowner.

·        Burdensome Removal Process. If at some point or another, you change your mind and want a flat and clean surface, drywall removal is fairly difficult, especially without breaking the surface. Of course, that is only applicable if you are a homeowner who makes frequent home improvements.

·        Challenges to Cleaning and Painting. When you are looking to add a coat of paint to a textured panel of drywall, it will be considerably more difficult than usual. Due to its uneven surface, you would have to use a specialized brush. When it comes to cleaning, you will find a similar issue.

The Pros of Having Textured Drywall

·        Physicality and Tactile Quality. When you want to add a level of dimensionality to a room that only has drywall, textured drywall is a cheap and interesting option. Textured drywall adds grain, unevenness, and lumpiness to a flat surface, transforming a stale featureless, and homogenous room into a more dynamic and rounded space that has character.

·        Distinctive and Personalized Style. Due to its dated appeal and rarity, textured drywall is quite unique; if you are looking to become a trendsetter or go outside of general trends, textured drywall will definitely have new eyes squinting at your space.

·        Practical and Technical Benefits. The most practical aspect of having textured drywall is its ability to hide architectural imperfections without changing the whole structure; the addition of texture also provides enhanced insulation and sound-dampening qualities for the room.

Where to Find Expert Drywallers in Hawaii

If you are looking for expert drywall/texturing services in Maui Island, One Handy Haole is here to help you, and their expertise goes beyond just drywall!