Tom.........it may be hard to recreate that texture - you don't mention if it is roller stipple or some sort of light texture.

One thing you could do is hang a liner paper over it - caulk the seams - prime and paint. Liner paper has the same texture as drywall - and if you hang it well, butting the seams - then caulk them when it dries - it will look like a brand new wall.........

That is my suggestion

Mr. Paint

Thanks so much for that info new nothing of doing that sort of thing. Actually I do not know what kind of finish that is in the bathroom ..I'd like to find ..we had a drywall guy come out and mention that it could be a roller finish. Since we had our pipes redone they have patched up the drywall and tapped it. He told me to use even a heavier roller in order to cover the smooth new drywall and the existing finish that way it will be a uniformed finish. He said just make sure you use oil based paint and lightly sand before I apply ..any additional thoughts? ...thanks so much!!!!

You shouldn't use oil in the bathroom - mildews too easily - a latex semi-gloss will be better.

Mr. Paint