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Matching and Mixing Textures

Drywall texture is one of the most important elements to choosing a drywall texture. It's what gives your walls the three-dimensional appearance that makes drywall so desirable. It also allows the drywall to be more functional, since the texture means the joint between the two layers can withstand greater wear and tear. But if you're not careful with the texture, it can also work against you.


The most popular drywall texture is the smooth, powder-coated look. Most companies use this look in their projects, because it's easy to apply and work with. When choosing a texture, you'll find that there are basically three types: texture over latex, texture over fiberglass, and texture over natural. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages, depending on what you are using it for. For example, texture over latex is more flexible and can be cut to fit, but it's more prone to flexing and shifting when weight is applied to the wall. Fiberglass looks more professional, and can be cut to fit, but it's also more subject to air compression and stretching.

If you are simply hanging pictures on your walls or applying decorative borders, you don't need texture drywall. There are texture over materials available that have the same look and feel as the actual material, including cork and felt. If you're doing an extensive amount of wall covering, such as interior partitions, you should consider using texture over latex. This can make your walls look much larger and fuller, and it will help them resist compression and air compression. Also, textured drywall has a shiny, non-reflective surface, which will hide any dirt or dust around the edges. Many home improvement stores carry texture over latex products, as well as a wide range of other textured wall coverings.

Textures are usually available in two forms: textured or flat. Textured wall texture comes with a texture that can be sawed off to create a raised area or can be crisscrossed and glued down as a solid board. Flat wall textures stay smooth and are more flexible, so they don't need to be sawed off. Many textured paints also have the effect of having a raised finish on the surface, which makes the surface resemble the finish of vinyl siding. Many flat textures can be installed on top of any type of subfloor, although ceiling heights are generally not a good choice.


Brushes, Rollers, Sponges

Drywall texture can either be textured with a brush or roller, or by using a sprayer with a roller or brush head. Either way, once the paint is dry, it must be allowed to completely dry before it is used again. Most paint manufacturers recommend spraying the finished product about half an inch away from the wall, on the outside or inside of the frame. Once it's completely dry, it can easily be pulled off with a trowel. It can take up to eight hours for a drywall texture to dry, depending on the humidity level in the area, the amount of paint used, and the speed of the trowel.


In addition to having various textures, drywall also has several other varieties. One variety is called full-face, and it looks like a thickly padded board, often made of acrylic paint. These types of textures are best suited for ceilings that have high moisture content, such as shower stalls and bathroom ceiling tiles. Another type of drywall texture is known as knockdown drywall texture, which provides a wood-grained look similar to what would be seen with natural wood.


Compounds

A third variety is mud compound, which is a mixture of ground limestone and water. Mud compound can be sprayed onto the wall to fill out cracks, and the mixture hardens as it dries, just as sand does when it is brushed on. There are drawbacks to this type of texture drywall, however. As the compound drying hardens, the joint between the layers of plaster and the compound can weaken over time, making it susceptible to cracking.


Texture drywall

The task can be difficult for some do-it-your self to install. If this is the case, one option is to purchase a sprayer and hopper gun, which you will need for installation only. Sprayer guns work much like a paintbrush, and they attach to the wall using straps or hooks. Hopper guns use an air pump to push a jet of water onto the drywall, which pulls it into place. Once the water dries, you can then either send the compound or apply another coat of compound, either by hand or with a paintbrush.

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