T hese days, smoothly-painted, wallpapered walls dominate the trends when it comes to home decor, which is all the more ...

Before you put on your work clothes and pick up a scraper, you should understand the two main methods for removing texture from walls depending on whether or not your walls are painted.

While conventional wallpaper can work on most types of walls, the same can’t be said for peel-and-stick papers, explains Winshall. “You need a smooth surface with little texture or bumps.” ...