some pics

(edited to remove a few pics that the builder says are due to painter not being done yet, out of respect to him. Left the pics showing the surface finish variation and overspray...)

Oh, and there is no tile in the bathroom, so he shou'd have gone up to the edge. I'm worried the paint will look different where there is/isnt primer?!

Is he done? Did you ask him about this? Ask in a curious/interested tone, not an accusatory one to see what he says.

I believe he is done those rooms yes.
I plan on sending an email to the builder and/or stopping by the site on Monday, was just curious on others' views. The texture piece just REALLY bothers me.

(Oh, and Americans, we don't have the grades of finish in Manitoba, Canada. Our New Home Warranty is very nonspecific and says 'drywall and tape are different materials, so different finishes may result', which is ever so unhelpful...

Canadian and US drywall finish levels are identical. See here, for instance.

But this seems to be a paint rather than a drywall issue. If it looks stripey and inconsistent on a monitor--and it does to me--then clearly it is not acceptable. If the builder does not correct it, note it on the possession walkthrough document and/or notify the Manitoba New Home Warranty Program in writing.

I got an email back from builder today saying he is coming back to do more work, so to not 'jump the gun'. Some of the above though I don't think are due to 'jumping the gun'

....Funnily enough when we met the painting guy on the first day of his job here he was saying he didn't need to plastic the windows....I checked out the main floor and amongst the haze, was a haze of overspray setting on my brand new windows....and the next day window plastic magically appeared.... :P

We are using eggshell paint.

The texture and overspray are what is bugging me the most.

worthy, in MB the new home warranty states that 'wall and ceiling surfaces of gypsum wallboard consist of paper and joint compound. These materials accept paint finishes differently . Variations in texture of the final finish may result and are normal'.

Based on this, I don't think I can argue during final inspection. Hence, bringing it up with my builder NOW!

Of course, better to bring it up now. (No need to shout.)

But in case you're not satisfied, note that in the Standards of items not covered are: "Surface defects in work and materials specified and accepted
in writing by the homeowner at the date of possession"

So, if you're still not satisfied at that point, don't accept it in writing at that point. Hopefully, you can work it out before closing.