Constant & Textura
Hey Textura, I’m putting together a surface treatment plan for the new workspace and think we should do a tactile audit of each material to keep everything consistent and durable. What do you think about the texture profile of the options we have so far?
Sounds solid. Let me just run through what we’ve got. The first panel feels too slick—glossy plastic, no texture, it'll look flat and will be hard to grip after a while. The second is a roughened composite, good for touch, but the grain is uneven; we’ll see uneven wear, and it might snag on clothes. The third is a textured gypsum wall, smooth in the center but with a subtle embossed pattern—great for visual interest and will still hold up under touch. I’d suggest going with the gypsum for most walls and using the composite only in high‑traffic areas where we can control the finish. The plastic can stay if we paint it matte, but keep the tactile part out. Keep it consistent, and we’ll avoid the “wow‑but‑then‑you’re‑stressed” feel.
That sounds like a solid plan. Using the gypsum where most walls are will keep the look cohesive, and restricting the rough composite to high‑traffic spots should limit snagging. Painting the plastic matte will solve the slick issue without adding texture. I’ll draft a quick specification sheet with these decisions so we can keep everyone on the same page.
Great, just make sure you run a quick feel test on the gypsum sample—smooth but still gives a faint grain you can feel with your fingertips; that’s what makes it comfortable to touch all day. Also double‑check the matte paint finish on the plastic; a too‑dark shade can hide small scratches and look grimy. Good call.