If the textured surface has not been painted, water can be used to loosen the adhesive and then the texture can be scraped off with a broad knife.
Though messy and time consuming, texture can be sanded off. If doing this, we would recommend a vacuum-sander to eliminate some of the dust. Always wear a dust mask and goggles when sanding.
To get a textured wall back to a smooth finish, apply a skim coat(s) of joint compound over the texture. We would recommend using the setting-type joint compounds (either 90 minute or 45 minute) rather than the ready-mixed joint compounds to do this. You’ll have less likelihood of shrinking and cracking and it’ll dry much faster.
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