Traditionally, drywall is decorated with paint or wallpaper to create a finished look. However, many walls do not look very "finished" with a couple coats of paint because of imperfections in the wall surface. Wall texture is often used to hide such imperfections and add a texture element to a room. Wall texture can be applied several ways, but spraying texture is the easiest method. Beautiful texture can be created with a sprayer and a couple of simple tools, and the best part is that it does not take any particular skill or previous knowledge to do the job perfectly on the first try.
Instructions
1. Remove everything from the room where the texturing is going to take place. Mask off and cover every surface that you wish to protect from the texture spray with a combination of painter's tape and newspapers. Spread dropcloths and gather all materials.
2. Pour the dry texture mix into the bucket and add water according to the instructions on the package. Mix the product thoroughly using a drill with a mixing paddle attachment. Add more water as necessary until the compound resembles runny oatmeal.
3. Load the sprayer with the compound mix, and select the proper nozzle setting. Spray the walls in even strokes starting at the top of the wall, working your way down. Work in 5-foot sections, finishing one section at a time before moving on to the next.
4. Allow the product to "set up" on the walls for about 15 to 30 minutes. Lightly pull the trowel down over the sprayed splotches, applying only minimal pressure. This is called "knocking down" the texture. The splotches should flatten and spread out slightly, but not smooth out completely. Continue spraying and knocking down the texture every 15 to 30 minutes until all wall surfaces have been completed.
5. Allow the walls to dry for 24 hours. Prime and paint the walls to suit the style of the room and your preferences.
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