It is sometimes called a “splatter” or “eggshell” texture.
you might find it onplasterbut more commonly onwallboard walls.
Learn how to repair orange-peel texture on your walls using these methods.
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It can handle orange peel, splatter, and knock-down patterns.
This works for larger nail holes andwall anchor removalholes.
Practice Your Texturing Technique
Orange-peel textures can be repaired simply.
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Using an ordinary 3/8-inch nap paint roller, slightly stipple a coating of wet wallboard compound across the surface.
Before You Begin
Before tackling the texture, repair any underlying damage.
Fill and cover any holes with a wallboard patch and compound.
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Worn or abraded wall texture and gouges can be remedied with spackle or ready-mixed wallboard joint compound.
Sand smooth and wipe any sanding dust with a damp cloth.
The effect won’t match yet because the dried wallboard compound will have peaks throughout.
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The goal is to level off the peaks and create the orange-peel effect.
This handy tool does not require anair compressoror another power sourcejust your hand pressure.
Spray the Walls
Maintain a distance of 3 to 4 feet from the wall.
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Pull back the lever so the chamber sucks in the textured paint.
Pump the lever to push the paint out through the front plate.
Adjust the front plate and lever as needed to control the sprayed textured pattern.
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Move the gun in a sweeping motion as you spray.
Clean Up and Let It Dry
Rinse and clean the gun.
Let the texture dry completely.Prime and paint, as desired.
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Put on eye protection.
Place plastic drop cloths on the floor below the repair area and on any surrounding furniture.
Homax provides different spray straws for various spray patterns and heaviness levels.
Once the surface is dry, prime and paint as desired.
fire off the gun half-open through a small nozzle at about 25-30 psi.
This setting usually gives you splatter the right size for an orange-peel texture.
Adjust the hopper gun for consistency with the pattern you need.
Then just scrape it off, and apply the texture again.
If you used an oil-based product, the best way to remove a small area is by sanding.
A handheld block sander will give you a fairly uniform removal.
Use 150-grit sandpaper to get the high points then move to 220-grit to get it fairly smooth.
confirm not to apply too much pressure, or you may accidentally sand down into the drywall paper layer.
Once the oil-based areatexture is removed, prime and spray with a latex orange-peel texture spray.
And its durable when done right.
This is why its popular in rentals and commercial spaces.
Orange-peel texture gained popularity several decades ago.
But it doesnt have to look dated today if you use a modernwall colorand have an otherwise updated space.
