Texture

Orange peel texturing is one of the most common basic wall textures. You’ll need to sand, clean, and prime the walls first before you begin. Orange peel got its name from the dimpled type texture that resembles the rind of an orange. To make this type of texture, drywall mud is used and thinned with water to a thick liquid consistency. It is applied with a compressor and sprayer and then a very thick nap roller is used to go over the surface. The first coat is allowed to dry and then a second coat is applied.

The Knockdown style of texturing is used to add dimension and warmth to bare drywall. It looks like a stucco finish. To create this pattern, you go through the steps that you use for the orange peel style but just prior to the walls drying, take a finishing knife and go over the mud to know off the bumps and partially smooth them over. It’s a lot messier than the orange peel but it creates a highly contemporary wall texture.

This style is similar to the knockdown texturing but there is a difference. You create this pattern by using a skip trowel to apply the mud directly to the drywall by hand. Generally an 18 inch curved knife is used to apply very thin layers to the drywall. It takes a little practice but when you angle the knife just right the knife skips across the drywall onto the surface and leaves behind a lovely texture that is multilayered in small round circles that are spread over each other.

Don’t see a texture type you’re interested in? It’s ok! Bring us a picture! We can work with you to get the best results for your texture job. Looking for a faux finish texture with glazing and other upgrades? We have the people on our team to achieve any look you are going for. Click HERE to contact us today to start working on your project.

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