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Various methods of texturing drywall

Various methods of texturing drywall
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Texturing a drywall is an important step as it gives added appeal to the wall and ceiling. Texturing is done in different ways. While texturing in a fresh drywall is the final step in finishing the drywall, in an existing drywall texturing is done by applying a new coat of drywall compound, sanding it and primer application after which the texturing is added. Here are some common methods of texturing done in homes.

Texture application tools

Texturing can be done in different ways. An air powdered texture gun is the most commonly used applicator in California homes. This applicator needs a compressor for spraying texture directly to the ceiling or walls, and is the quickest method available. A paintbrush or roller is used, if the powered gun is not available, but these do not provide a good texturing finish like the gun.

Applying texture

To enable texture coating of walls and ceilings of any type, mud should be mixed. Since the standard joint compound for drywall is too thick, it should be thinned using water. The joint compound is mixed using a paddle with a drill or by a washer tool using hand. A smooth consistency like that of a pancake mixture should be achieved by the mixing, for the texture to look appealing.

Before texturing, the mixture should be applied on a section of drywall to know about the texture setting, density and thickness. This will ensure a consistent quality all over. To remove a texture that is not up to the desired level, scraping with a knife or sanding can be done and a fresh texture applied again.

Orange Peel

This is the most common form of texturing used at present. A spray gun is used here and the splatters of texture vary depending on the sprayer orifice size and the air pressure changes. The higher the pressure is the smaller will be the splatters. Density depends on the quick spraying capacity. When sprayed slowly more texture is added. Too thick texturing will obscure the drywall and can cause it to sag down and run.

Knockdown

Various methods of texturing drywallThis is a modified orange peel texture form used to even out bumps on surfaces and give them a mounds landscaping type of appearance.

Slap brush texture

This is an array of overlapping lines pattern, which consists of short, random and crooked lines. The appearance is like that of several crooked feet birds leaving their footprints on the wall.

Swirls

This is a swirling type of texture. It has two main types namely; the sand swirl type that has grit on the swirls and the mud swirl type, which is of semicircular pattern used commonly on ceilings.

Acoustic or popcorn texture

This is done mostly on ceilings, has the appearance of popcorn pieces being splattered on the ceiling.

Rolled texture

Special type of foam rollers with a specific pattern ingrained in them is used. The pattern is imprinted in the joint compound, when it is rolled on it.

While drywall texturing is not hard to master, there are certain regulations and codes to be followed based on the locality you are in. When you engage the services of our experts, you can be ensured of a properly textured drywall and a beautiful appearance for your home.

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