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Easy Steps to Applying Texture on Your Drywall

We have to admit that we spend a lot of money decorating our homes. In fact, some people even hire interior decorators just to get a more desirable interior. And, when it comes to drywalls, people are now trying to add a little texture in order for the walls to look livelier and more beautiful. This can be very expensive if you get a professional to do it for you. If you have some extra time, you may want to try doing this project yourself as it will be able to help you save a lot of money.

First of all, you need to keep in mind that there are different choices on how you can add texture on the drywalls on your home. There are simply a lot of options to choose from.

You can choose to get a popcorn texture, which is basically a heavy texture that is usually applied on ceilings to deaden the sound. This can be very advantageous for people who have home theater systems in their home or music rooms as this will help contain the sound inside the room. The disadvantages of popcorn textures is that it is very hard to clean and it can really accumulate a lot of dirt and dust as well as the fact that it is very hard to apply paint on.

Another texture is the knockdown or skriptrowel texture. This texture is very popular as it looks like Spanish-styled stucco. This particular drywall can really bring out the beauty of your home.

The splatter or orange peel texture is another great option for your home. This texture will vary from a sequence of tiny blobs or splatter on the wall and it can also look like a large find spray that resembles an orange peel texture.

Before you start, you need the proper materials for producing the texture effects. Basically, you will need a taping knife, old paintbrushes, stencils, plastic sheeting, soft-bristled brush, and drywall joint compound.

To start, you have to take everything attached to the wall off, such as the switch plates and receptacle cover. You have to cover and remove all the furniture achoice from the wall that you are planning to apply texture on and you also have to protect your floor by using drop clothes.

You should also remove any wallpaper as the drywall compound can have excessive moisture, which can loosen the attached wallpaper, which would be a lot of mess and time consuming for you to clean up.

Then, begin the texture design by putting on the compound along the baseboards and on top of the walls as well as the corner. Depending on the design, the thickness will vary. If you want a rougher texture on your drywall, apply thicker compounds on the wall. You don’t need to be exact during the application as the varying thickness will be able to provide you with better effect for the texture.

You can try varying the texture by using different tools, such as wallpaper brushes and old paintbrushes. You can also use sponges to get that swirl effect or that stroke effect. If you want to be a little bit more creative, you can use your hands or fingers to create a unique and attractive design for your wall.

Just remember that when using your hands, you have to wear latex gloves.

These are the choices on how you can texture drywalls in your home. With a little bit of practice, you will be able to get a professional finish for your drywall. And, you will also be able to save hundreds or even thousands of dollars on professional fees.