Baagar

[Gardengirl]

Sounds rude, but it's apparently the finish on the walls of our new apartment. Does anyone know anything about it? It's described as ''projection d'enduit type 'Baagar' ecrasee, or similar''. If we'd known it would be used, we would have asked for a smooth plaster finish.

It looks like artex, but is extremely rough - threatening to scrape elbows etc, & catching on clothes. We have been told that any marks can be removed by very lightly sanding with the finest sandpaper. So we're wondering about taking a sander to the whole place, as we really hate the stuff. Then it will be out with the paint.

Any idea if it will sand down ok? We've never come across the stuff before, & would really like to know more about it before starting.

Thanks, Jo