“Clay Tate was a wonderful asset during our transition to Nashville. He was readily available to communicate whenever needed, and meet wherever needed. He was very knowledgeable and never made us feel any pressure. He has even continued to help us with a few things after his part was fulfilled and our part as landowners had begun. I would highly recommend him to any of our family or friends.”
–Ryan and Rebekah Means
Textured walls are a favorite for contractors and investors as it’s a cheap way to install drywall throughout a home. However, if you’ve ever scraped up against one in your home, you’re probably ready for smooth walls.
So you have three ways you can go…
For Joint Compound: (not sure if this is you? Try method, if it doesn’t work—you likely have plaster)
Get a decent spray bottle and fill with warm water. Spray an area of the wall and let it soak for a few minutes. Then using a drywall knife, scrape. The goal is to use as little water as possible. You don’t want to soak the drywall.
For Plaster:
Sand. Sand. Sand. This is the painful method 🙂 You can use a hand sander, but be prepared for a lot of dust. Make sure you wear a mask that filters! Many shop-vacs have sander attachments you can buy that will actually cut the mess. This method will not guarantee a smooth finish, and you will probably end up mudding areas.
For Plaster: Popular Method
Skim. No I’m not talking about milk. I’m talking about a thin coat of drywall mud over the surface of the walls. Roll the thinned all-purpose joint compound on the walls with a heavy paint roller. Do it in small sections. Then smooth the mud with a squeegee knife starting in the top corner and pull down. Allow the first coat to dry. Apply one or two more layers. IMPORTANT: change the direction of the trowel on the second coat. Go horizontal. It will hide any imperfections. When all layers have dried, lightly sand with a 120-grit paper.
Green Hills Area Homes For Sale | Green Hills Real Estate
Green Hills is the portion of southern Davidson County that extends from West End and I-440 to the I-65 / Old Hickory Blvd interchange. This area is probably the most popular, heavily populated area in Nashville.
Residents can quickly travel to Brentwood, Franklin, Downtown Nashville within minutes, but also enjoy plenty in the immediate area. The Mall at Green Hills and the Hill Center feature great shopping experiences with stores like Burberry, Jimmy Choo, Nordstrom, Anthropologie, Free People and the Apple Store. Also the green hills area features Whole Foods and Trader Joes (the only location in the greater Nashville area).
This area is home to some of the highest rated Nashville public, private and higher learning schools like Hillsboro High School, Harpeth Hall, Lipscomb University, J. Overton High School, Percy Priest Elementary and Julia Green Elementary.
Some of the popular neighborhoods in the Green Hills Area area are Green Hills, Belle Meade, Forrest Hills, Oak Hill, Brookhaven, the Radnor Lake Area and the Lipscomb University area.
These communities are great locations for families that are looking for quick access to Nashville, but don’t want to live in the suburbs of Williamson County.
“I recently re-located to the Nashville area from Seattle with my husband and toddler. Neither my husband nor I had ever been to Nashville and only had 3 days to find our new home! Clay was such a fabulous resource for us; not only on finding us the ideal home, but on the neighborhoods and area in general. Coming from out of town, we had a lot of questions and needed someone who could relate to the needs of a small but active urban family. As it turns out, we fell in love with a house that wasn’t even on the market. Clay didn’t hesitate, and instead took on the challenge with confidence and optimism. Clay got us that house, and we couldn’t be happier. I will recommend Clay to anyone needing a realtor in the Nashville area and will most certainly call on him if we ever decide to sell.”
Many thanks,
The Schirmer Family
John, Bethany & Milo
Franklin continues to be top request among my clients… So what neighborhoods are hot? Here are my Top 5 Franklin Neighborhoods:
Whether you’re in the market or just like browsing, check out the homes for sale in these beautiful neighborhoods. You won’t be disappointed!
It’s no secret that Brentwood homes are in high demand… So what neighborhoods do I get asked the most about? Here are my Top 5!
Whether you’re in the market or just like browsing, check out the homes for sale in these beautiful neighborhoods. You won’t be disappointed!