How Do You Put Texture On Drywall?
If you’re tired of boring smooth walls and do not want wallpaper, you can texture the walls. There are several types of texturing that can be done on walls and ceilings. Three of the most common textures are orange peel texture, trowel texture and knockdown texture. Knockdown texture is commonly found in new homes. Remove as much furniture as possible including curtains and window blinds. Knockdown texture is somewhat of a messy project, so you will need to cut your plastic drops to protect the windows, doors, baseboards and any furniture you cannot move. Measure the height and width of each door and window, and cut the plastic to fit. Use painter’s tape to secure the plastic to the trim that surrounds all doors and windows in the room that you are texturing. Open the new bucket of drywall compound and fill the empty 5-gallon bucket half full of the compound using the scoop. Attach the mixer to your drill and add water to the bucket of compound that you scooped out. You will need to th
