Textured Drywall in Rentals?

[Matthew B.]

Does anyone texture the drywall in their rentals with knockdown or orange peel? I've noticed in some middle to lower end apartment complexes they do this. I'm assuming it is to hide nail holes, dents, etc. I'm currently rehabbing two duplexes and I'm wondering whether it will be worth doing.

[Jarrod Weaver]

Texture it the least expensive way to have the drywall in your properties look nice. A simple orange peel or knockdown is cheap, fast and looks good. Smooth walls are time consuming and expensive. Drywall finishing was my main job through high school.