Many times texture is applied to ceilings to hide imperfections in materials or craftsmanship, mainly materials. Some light fixtures emphasize those imperfections. Be glad they did not chose the stalactite or popcorn techniques.

Thanks! I wish I would have been consulted before making the decision.

I'm not a big fan of texture on walls or ceilings, but what you have is pretty subdued. I could live with that.

I’m not either. I wouldn’t have selected it either. Not sure I want to keep it! Thanks!

This is standard for many builders - flat ceiling is considered an upgrade. I’m surprised there was nothing in your contact about this. Our specs included ceiling texture. I prefer flat ceilings.

Texture is a very regional thing. What type of build was this? Custom/Tract/Semi-custom?

Ask if it's possible to cover it with a skim coat. I recommend veneer plaster rather than joint compound if its available in your area. Its what they put on "blueboard"

In my area the ceiling would be hard smooth veneer plaster even for a tract house unless you asked for something else so its regional.

Helpful comments. I’m in IN. This is a full custom home. I’m going to review the contract today but I do not believe it was in there. Thank you!

I did review my contact and nothing in the contract. Would you change if you could? I’m not sure I’m going to like it but it doesn’t look horrible. I’m wondering with cabinets and finished if I will even notice. Anyone have them and don’t mind having textured ceilings?

What is the finish on the beams and walls?

Has any of it been painted?

The ceilings were painted and the walls primed. It’s knockdown texture. I’ve made the decision I don’t want it. I’m going to have him fix it to smooth. Thanks!

I definitely consider it a downgrade. I would not accept it. It has to be removed. I wouldn't get used to it after moving in. I would make sure any future design 'features the builder wants to try do not go forward without my approval.

Totally agree. At least he is going to fix it.

We just moved to a house this year built in 1999 and I detest texture ceiling and almost kept us from buying the house. It has a stomped/stippled ceiling and I just completed my first room of smoothing out the ceiling. Sanded first then applying two skim coats. Came out great, but what a mess. Now for the rest of the house. I am just going to try and power through and cover everything and get it done and move on. You are making the right decision to go smooth now.

Thank you! Your comment is helpful. I agree. Better to do it now than later after we move in.

I prefer smooth. The texture of your drywall should have been discussed with you.