There are many ways drywall contractors apply texture but one of the simplest do it yourself methods involves rolling the texture right onto your walls.
Roll on drywall mud.
Drywall mud also called joint compound is a gypsum based paste used to finish drywall joints and corners in new drywall installations.
This second coat should be a different color than the first coat.
Water should be added to drywall joint compound gradually until the desired consistency is achieved.
Once that layer is dry a second coat is put up either with a spray or specialty thick nap roller.
Mix the mud to a very thin consistency.
You ll get shrinkage if you mix it too wet.
You may choose one type for your project or use a combination of compounds for the.
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A little bit of texture on a wall or a ceiling adds an element of design while covering minor imperfections in the drywall.
Spread a layer of slightly thinned all purpose joint compound on the walls with a heavy nap roller.
How to mix drywall mud water for wall texturing.
Recruit an assistant to roll on the joint compound while you follow behind applying texture to the wall or skimming the wall smooth.
Smooth out joint compound with a wide taping trowel skim coating or use a small trowel to form a swirl texture.
Use a brush a crumpled up rag or a sponge for a spackled texture effect.
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It is thinner than taping mud.
Mix all purpose joint compound to about the same consistency as mud you would use for bedding tape the consistency of mayonnaise or just thin enough to roll on the wall.
Roll on the mud.
If drywall mud is used it should either be painted or mixed with a color you can t paint it after the next step.
It s also handy for repairing cracks and holes in existing drywall and plaster surfaces.
A quick pass with a knockdown knife and the end result is.
It comes pre mixed or.
Although it is possible to buy texturing compound many drywall professionals use regular drywall joint compound or mud.
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