Different Wall Textures and Types of Textured Walls

How to Apply Different Wall Textures

Are you considering making a fresh update to the aesthetic of your room? A lot of people choose to use various wall textures in interiors to achieve a more polished appearance or cover up imperfections in the wall. Wall textures are less time-consuming and more straightforward to apply than the proper finishing of drywall.

Let's look at seven kinds of ceilings and walls with textured surfaces, which are gorgeous with industrial, urban modern, contemporary, and bohemian styles!

Different Types of Textured Walls

When you apply any texture to walls it's important to wash and sand the walls or ceiling so that you're not creating a pattern over grime or dust. While mixing the mud, ensure that the consistency is similar to pancake batter prior to applying.

Comb Texture

A comb texture is like a groove on the ceiling or wall. It's created using the trowel's toothed edge and appears like fans, rainbows, or straight lines of various sizes.

It can be a straightforward or intricate design, and it permits artistic influence and design. To create this effect, apply the drywall compound to the wall and then use the trowel's teeth to make the desired design.

Knockdown Texture

A knockdown-like texture can be a great alternative for beginners as it's more accommodating and more subtle as compared to other types of textures. It gives a rustic look that's like stucco.

You'll require a knockdown knife, extension pole, spray texture gun, and bucket with a two-gallon capacity. Cover the walls and all the furniture inside the space using plastic sheeting.

Mix the texture in the bucket, then add it to the gun. The texture is sprayed on the ceiling in tiny sections. Give it a few minutes before using the knockdown knife in order to flatten the peaks of the texture. Use the knife to steer it through the ceiling in straight lines. Keep a towel nearby to remove any texture that has accumulated on the blade.

Orange Peel

If you're thinking of giving your walls an old-fashioned makeover, the orange peel texture is definitely to be considered. It's named after the surface of an orange peel since it's an extra layer of plaster that has dimples. It's a fantastic option to hide nicks on walls, and that results in lower maintenance.

Once the wall is clean as well as primed, then you'll require a hopper gun that has an adjustable valve as well as one with an air compressor. The next step is mixing the mud, filling the gun, and then get shooting!

Popcorn

A popcorn ceiling became a hit during the 70s and is still a favorite of many. It's an excellent style since it covers imperfections beautifully and is also able to act as effective floor-to-floor soundproofing. The texture of this wall is constructed from Styrofoam as well as other materials that create a puffy appearance.

The popcorn texture is simple to apply. You'll require the popcorn texture, an air compressor, and a hopper. Prepare the ceiling or wall prior to applying the popcorn, and then cover all surfaces within the room to ensure you don't accidentally spray them. Mix the texture of the popcorn by adding the water (follow directions on the packaging) and then spray the area.