Sunday, December 27, 2009

How to get a texture effect when painting a wall and ceiling. Please help.?

I would love that granular sort of textured look for the walls that I am painting.


Does sombody know how to go about accomplishing it.





At the paint shop they say that the walls have to be pre-textured rendered. But I think that this is not right, that it may be possible to get the look by way of special painting rolls, or thikeners and additives to the paint.





I am at a lost. Any help will be much appreciatedHow to get a texture effect when painting a wall and ceiling. Please help.?
The paint store told you correctly, the texture needs to go on the wall before you paint.





Most wall and ceiling texture is applied with a spray gun... which can get messy, hehehe. If youve never used one, it would probably be best to hire it done. If you're up for the challenge, you can rent a hopper gun from a local tool rental store. The directions on how to mix the texture up are on the bags. Cover everything with plastic, and wear safety glasses and a respirator... at least spray with your mouth closed, lol. (or you'll get some of the texture in between your teeth, lol...wont hurt you, but it doesnt taste good, lol)





There are a lot of variables that will affect the texture... how wet you mix it, how thick, how fast (or slow) you spray it, the nozzle setting, etc... then there are those that are known as ';knockdown'; texture... with these you take a wide putty or taping knife (12'; or so), and sweep the wall with it, dragging it in the same downward motion each time.





After youve achieved the texture you want... you need to put a coat of primer on it. This will help keep the paint from becoming blotchy and uneven.





Good LuckHow to get a texture effect when painting a wall and ceiling. Please help.?
you can buy a textured roller but it wouldnt have the circular swirls
You can buy texturing compound. Hell, it can come in a spray bottle. It can be difficult to accomplish and have it look good though.
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