Texture a ceiling to hide imperfections and add character to your home’s interior.
Tasteful texture on a ceiling can add character to a room that isnt achievable with a smooth finish.
Plus, texture can hide imperfections on ceilings, which arenotoriously difficult to finishandpaint.
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flush the room and cover the floor with drop cloths.
Consider taping plastic drop cloths to the walls to avoid splatter.
Proper prep work on the front end can save hours of cleaning and repainting after youre done.
Tips for Choosing the Right Ceiling Texture
Different ways to texture a ceiling produce different visual results.
The various ceiling textures are created using different installation methods, materials, and tools.
Some create distinct visual statements, while others maintain a subtler look.
Tape the wall around the perimeter of the ceiling, and then tape plastic drop cloths covering the walls.
Lastly, place drop cloths on the floor.
Prep the Ceiling
Clean any dust or debris from the ceiling andpatch any cracks, if needed.
If the drywall joints have yet to betaped and mudded, do so before applying texture.
Prime the Drywall
Prime the ceilingusing drywall primer and let it dry.
If its as thin as paint, youve gone too far.
Youre not looking for a perfect finish here; you just need to cover the drywall.
Stomp the Drywall Mud
Swap the paint roller for the stomp brush.
Stomp the entirety of the ceiling by pushing the stomp brush into the wet mud on the ceiling.
Experiment with the force necessary to achieve your desired texture.
Clean out any debris before using the stomp brush on the ceiling.
If you prefer a knockdown texture, swap the stomp brush for a knockdown knife on the extension pole.
