Lydia shares her professional techniques for touching up and perfecting textured walls. Lydia starts by explaining the differences between smooth walls and texture walls, highlighting common textures like skip texture and the popular swirl texture often used in Bozeman, Montana. She emphasizes the importance of managing expectations with textured walls, noting that minor imperfections are part of the charm. Lydia demonstrates how to prep textured walls for painting, explaining that the level of smoothness depends on personal preference. She shows how to use both wet and dry sanding sponges to feather in textures and blend patches seamlessly. By lightly dampening the mud and using circular motions, she achieves a smooth transition between new and existing textures. Sign up for the newsletter! Lydia's Instagram | Website