How To Apply Light Texture To Walls

Use your drywall knife to force the compound into the hole and give it a quick swipe with the edge of the knife to smooth the compound across the surface.

How to apply light texture to walls.

For a beginner it s more forgiving than other textures. Some patching of wall and ceiling surfaces may be necessary before you can apply the stipple texture. An easy way to texture walls is by simulating a stucco finish with joint taping compound also known as drywall mud which can be purchased at any home improvement store. You can create a knockdown texture by applying joint compound also known as drywall compound or drywall mud to your walls or ceiling then smoothing the stalactite like peaks down with a knife.

A knockdown texture on walls or ceilings is a fast easy way to hide flaws or repairs. Apply a light even layer by wiping your brush across the repair area. Light shining across that large uninterrupted surface. First patch any holes or chips with either drywall compound mud or lightweight spackle.

After drying prime and paint the textured walls. Ceilings are notorious for showing flaws. It also has a more subtle look than heavy popcorn texture. A light texture can help minimize minor flaws in your drywall but will not cover anything larger than slight incongruities in the surface.

Get a pro to do it. This texture is similar to. The result is a marbled texture that can then be painted any color. This will create your first layer of textured drywall.

Add styrofoam to your drywall mud mixture to create a popcorn texture. Orange peel in terms of walls and painting is a light texture that hides imperfections and blemishes but without creating an obvious relief or pattern on the wall. Try both heavy splatters and light splatters and when you are confident in the spray pattern begin to apply it to the walls. Then use a drywall knife to knock down the drywall once it has set lightly.