Rarely will anyone drop a well-done smooth wall orceiling surfacein favor of atextured surface.
Attractive, smooth surfaces are difficult to get right, though.
Any imperfections that you happen to make when finishing the drywall become glaringly obvious.
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This is where wall and ceiling texture comes in.
Wall and ceiling texturecovers upminor imperfections.
It even does a good job of reducing the visual impact of major errors.
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For do-it-yourselfers who find themselves challenged by the art of finishing drywall, texture can be a lifesaver.
Spray texturein the form of handheld spray cansis a quick, easy way to apply texture.
What Is Wall and Ceiling Texture?
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It’s a complex, nuanced look that catches the eye.
Orange Peel (Homax Orange Peel, Pro Grade 25 Oz.)
Relatively foolproof, orange peel texture does not require any trowel work.
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Just spray it on, let it dry, thenprime and paint.
Shoot the wall in short bursts, not with a continuous spray.
verify to warm up the can before using it.
Cold texture will spray out in large globs.
Knockdown (Homax Professional Grade, 25 Oz.)
Creating a knockdown texture is a two-step process.
First, spray the textured product onto the surface and let it dry for a few minutes.
Then, use a drywall knife or trowel to knock down or flatten the texture.
Homax Pro Grade Knockdown ceiling texture creates flat, wide splotches of texture.
This provides a deeper texture than orange peelit can be lightly touched without damage.
Knockdown texture creates a look similar to that of stucco but is somewhat smoother.
Best for walls, this product covers about 75 square feet.
That translates to about 9 linear feet of wall.
Popcorn (Homax Pro Grade Popcorn Texture, 14 Oz.)
Best for ceilings, this Homax Pro Grade Popcorn ceiling texture covers about 80 square feet per can.
