I'm replacing the bottom 12" of Sheetrock after water damage. The existing drywall is textured. How do I tape it? Do I have to sand off texture for 6" and then tape it and texture?
Drywall – How to tape new drywall that is butted up against a textured wall
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Best Answer
Scraping then taping will work. Re-blending the new and old textures invisibly is nearly impossible.
Consider replacing 3 to 4ft instead of 12" and adding a wainscot or just a chair rail and leave the bottom smooth.