Use a brush a crumpled up rag or a sponge for a spackled texture effect.
Roll on drywall mud.
Mix all purpose joint compound to about the same consistency as mud you would use for bedding tape the consistency of mayonnaise or just thin enough to roll on the wall.
How to mix drywall mud water for wall texturing.
Although it is possible to buy texturing compound many drywall professionals use regular drywall joint compound or mud.
You ll get shrinkage if you mix it too wet.
It is thinner than taping mud.
Mud used for roll skimming is nearly the thinnest mud used for any step of the finishing process.
A quick pass with a knockdown knife and the end result is.
Ferguson is a fourth generation nys building contractor with 30 years experience as a drywall contractor.
Drywall mud also called joint compound is a gypsum based paste used to finish drywall joints and corners in new drywall installations.
It s also handy for repairing cracks and holes in existing drywall and plaster surfaces.
There are many ways drywall contractors apply texture but one of the simplest do it yourself methods involves rolling the texture right onto your walls.
It comes pre mixed or.
Roll on the mud.
Spread a layer of slightly thinned all purpose joint compound on the walls with a heavy nap roller.
Only texture mud may be thinner depending on the type of texture applied.
Drywall mud comes in four basic types and each has its advantages and disadvantages.
If drywall mud is used it should either be painted or mixed with a color you can t paint it after the next step.
Mix the mud to a very thin consistency.
Once that layer is dry a second coat is put up either with a spray or specialty thick nap roller.
You may choose one type for your project or use a combination of compounds for the.
This second coat should be a different color than the first coat.
Water should be added to drywall joint compound gradually until the desired consistency is achieved.
A little bit of texture on a wall or a ceiling adds an element of design while covering minor imperfections in the drywall.
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