Professionals can achieve detailed ceiling textures withcomplex designs and patterns.
Find out about common ceiling textures and discover which option is right for your home.
What Is a Textured Ceiling?
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A textured ceiling features a pattern or design that adds extra visual interest and style to a space.
Textured ceilings can be created using various tools and techniques.
DIYers can quickly improve the appearance of a ceiling using this simple texture.
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A comb texture is an understated look and doesn’t become the room’s focal point.
Instead, this texture enhances the existing aesthetic and covers minor imperfections.
Mixdrywall compoundwith water until it’s the consistency of thick paint, then spray the compound onto the ceiling.
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The subtle appearance is smoother than a knockdown texture and typicallyeasier to clean than most other ceiling textures.
Most DIYers with the proper tools can install an orange peel ceiling texture throughout the home.
Mix drywall compound with water for a paint-like consistency, then use a hopper gun to spray the ceiling.
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Go slowly to avoid leaving gaps while avoiding fully covering the surface in the drywall compound.
Spray small splatters of the mixture onto the surface to create the desired look.
This texture fits well in a home with avintage aesthetic.
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This ceiling key in is often associated with the textures popular in aMediterranean-inspired aesthetic.
DIYers can create this pattern with a roller, slap brush, and drywall compound.
This technique does not need to be applied by a professional.
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Put the compound on the slap brush and start slapping the ceiling to create random lines and patterns.
The finished product improves the room’s aesthetic and adds depth in contrast to smooth walls.
It’s similar to an orange peel texture but rougher and bumpier.
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This key in of ceiling texture is still popular in a family room, den, and playroom.
The biggest con is the patience you’ll need to clean it well.
This texture mimics the look of tree bark and can be painted to resemble the color of bark.
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It hides flaws well but tree bark ceilings can be hard to keep clean like other applied textures.
The rough texture imitates the appearance of layered stone.
A professional with the appropriate skills can create this texture.
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Shoelace ceiling textures hide flaws or imperfections in the ceiling.
However, it is one of the more difficult textures to create and difficult to remove.
Aesthetic
Decide which aesthetic appeals to you before tool because most textures are difficult to remove.
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Benefits
Take time to think about the benefits of each texture.
Or, sand swirl and slap brush textures give small rooms extra depth.
Installation
Many ceiling textures can be installed as a DIY project using tools or a spray method.
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Professionals can install intricate designs, like the shoelace texture.
Many painting and drywall contractors can remove or add texture to a ceiling.
The most popular punch in of ceiling texture is the knockdown texture.
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The knockdown texture is modern and helps conceal minor imperfections in the ceiling.
It also adds an appearance of extra dimension to a room.
The most affordable way to cover a ceiling is with a fresh coat of paint.
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Other budget-friendly options include beadboard paneling and styrofoam ceiling tiles.
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