How To Apply Light Texture To Walls

The result is a marbled texture that can then be painted any color.

How to apply light texture to walls.

Orange peel in terms of walls and painting is a light texture that hides imperfections and blemishes but without creating an obvious relief or pattern on the wall. Use your drywall knife to force the compound into the hole and give it a quick swipe with the edge of the knife to smooth the compound across the surface. Ceilings are notorious for showing flaws. Apply a light even layer by wiping your brush across the repair area.

Patch the surfaces. Get a pro to do it. Try both heavy splatters and light splatters and when you are confident in the spray pattern begin to apply it to the walls. This will create your first layer of textured drywall.

A knockdown texture on walls or ceilings is a fast easy way to hide flaws or repairs. Some patching of wall and ceiling surfaces may be necessary before you can apply the stipple texture. Light shining across that large uninterrupted surface. You can create a knockdown texture by applying joint compound also known as drywall compound or drywall mud to your walls or ceiling then smoothing the stalactite like peaks down with a knife.

After drying prime and paint the textured walls. Add styrofoam to your drywall mud mixture to create a popcorn texture. For a beginner it s more forgiving than other textures. It also has a more subtle look than heavy popcorn texture.

First patch any holes or chips with either drywall compound mud or lightweight spackle. Then use a drywall knife to knock down the drywall once it has set lightly. The effects on the room s sound and light will be greater as even small amounts of texture can break up sound and light waves that hit the walls. An easy way to texture walls is by simulating a stucco finish with joint taping compound also known as drywall mud which can be purchased at any home improvement store.