Add visual interest or mask imperfections with these 7 types of wall texture.
Textured walls are a great way to add depth and interest to your home without breaking the bank.
Read on to learn about the basics of seven common types of wall texture.
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Comb wall texture creates a highly personalized and stylized look and is a great option for a feature wall.
you’re free to make the texture even more noticeable by painting the wall a bright color.
Tone down this wall texture with a lick ofmatte finish flat paint.
It is a common choice among homeowners, as it is affordable and easy to apply.
The subtle effect is created with two coats of drywall mud.
The first layer is applied, left to dry, and then sanded down.
It is often likened to a stucco finish, thanks to its flattened effect.
The utility follows a similar method to the orange peel texture but with an additional step.
Go for orderly rows of half fans or a loose, freestyle series of interlocking C shapes or arches.
Though the effect is similar in appearance to a knockdown texture, the skip trowel is more spaced out.
Typically though, the impact textured walls have on your home’s value are seen on a case-by-case basis.
Builders may turn to textured walls to do just that or to add visual interest to a builder-grade home.
Not every subcontractor can achieve the desired look, and those that can may be more expensive to hire.
