If you have done this, do you texture the ceiling after removing or just paint it?

After the ceiling is dry it is best to sand the surface, this will remove any residue left on the sheetrock and give you a better surface to apply your new texture of paint.Depending on where you are, check your local codes for disposal.

@Tim PorscheI agree with Christopher, your most cost effective and simplest solution is to scrape the ceiling, texture as you see fit, and paint.

I need help from those who are experienced or knowledgeable in the field to share insights into the scope of work during the design development phase of a new home design.Also, what does it mean when it is noted that “The Design Development Documents shall illustrate and describe the refinement of the design of the Project, establishing the colors, textures, materials, fixture selections, and appearance of the Project using plans, elevations, and specifications?”

Some notable features are private pool, hot tub, large beds (please do not have 2 queen beds in a 2-bedroom unit), arcade games, themed properties (this is highly recommended), decor, perks like snow machines in ski resort coming with the property, jet skis, etc, but above all - ALLOW PETS!

Peter, good questions, I don't have a definitive list, but let me give it a shot:- surveyor, engineer- architect- project manager (can be the GC)- book-keeping, accounts payable- port-a-john service- excavator- basement contractor- water and sewer contractor (we needed directional boring)- contractor material supply house- framers, rough carpenters- roofers (gutters)- window installer- disposal crew, job site cleaners, dumpsters- fireplace contractor- HVAC- plumber- electrician- insulation (spray, stuff, blow in)- drywaller- texture- painters- finish carpenters (doors, trim, millwork)- stain contractor- cabinet installer- hardwood floor installer- tile contractor- carpet installers- siding contractor- caulker- flat-work contractor (concrete)- back fill / finish grade (excavator)- landscaper- installer (closet shelves, door hardware, towel bars etc)- cleaning crew- RealtorIn Wisconsin the GC markup is typically about 8% - for about 500 hours of work - just so you know what you sign up for.

Again, those costs are what I would spend and you may be looking at $145k.My finishes for that would be quartz counter tops, new kitchen cabinets, new GE or better appliances, wood floors (not to exceed $5 per SF in material costs) in most of home (possibly do carpet in kids bedrooms to save), tile shower for master bath, tile floors in all baths, tub shower with tile on walls in guest/hall bath, sand texture stucco, average 30 year shingles for roof, etc.

-All new hardwood floors upstairs and down-Gut one bathroom and add a second-New tile in bathrooms and kitchen + backsplash-Exterior work including sanding and painting-Walls hopefully don't need a gut, but they do have a weird texture and I'm hoping to do some skimcoating-All new interior and exterior doors and hardware-New kitchen ($3,000 worth of ikea cabinets)-All new light fixtures and appliances-Finished basement (this is the biggest ?

It was a wood composite with a vinyl top layer with texture.

I don't think you need to own a private jet before you think about a WY LLC.