got a dilemma with a friend

First, what kind of texture? You are probably better off without it, especially since you are satisfied now. I think most spray ons will then need to be spray painted. Trowl on textures can usually be painted with a roller. As for your friend.. Did he buy any materials? I certainly don't see an issue here that should last more than 2 beers.

Spray on "popcorn" acoustic texture. I have it in the rest of my home. Thick nap roller and go wet n slow, it can be repainted this way. He was using leftover materials from another job , at least this is what he told me he was going to use awhile ago when we first talked about it. I was originally going to havd him mud n tape the whole room, but told him since i do auto body on the side id like to try to do it myself.

We do help each other out a lot. Lately i had called in a few tool borrow favors doing this room, plus he helped me hang the exterior door. Borrowed his sawsall, his nailgun. I gave him a bunch of cartridges of nails for the favor, plus gave him the saw blades i bought for the sawsall after i used it.

I think my drywall and plaster work.turned out great. Im glad i attempted this. Never would have known i could do it had i not tried. I this regard i am happy.