Texturing a ceiling adds depth and interest to ceiling while concealing an imperfect surface. Texture also helps to seamless bring together new construction with existing ceilings. There are many techniques to choose from that will each leave a different design on your ceiling ranging from random patterns to sleek designs. A strong and durable base is a requirement for adding texture with drywall compound.
Instructions
1. Remove furniture, window coverings and unnecessary items from the room. Lay down large tarps to protect floors and items that you are unable to remove. Tape thin sheets of plastic to the walls to protect them from drywall compound while adding texture.
2. Repair holes and cracks. Apply drywall compound with a flexible putty knife. Remove and replace badly damaged sections of the ceiling. Allow areas of previous water damage to remain open after removing the section so it can dry out.
3. Mix drywall compound with water to thin down the consistency to that of cake batter or slightly thicker depending on the design you are creating. Equip a power drill with a ribbon mixer bit to mix drywall compound when thinning.
4. Dip a paintbrush into the drywall compound and flick it at the ceiling to create a popcorn effect. Apply a coat of compound with a trowel and drag the notched side of the trowel through it in a circular motion. Pour the compound into a roller tray, roll a medium-nap paint roller through the compound and roll it onto the ceiling. Apply a layer of joint compound to the ceiling with a trowel. Dab at the wet finish with a paintbrush or swirl the paintbrush around on the surface.
5. Allow the joint compound to dry completely, usually overnight before applying primer and paint.
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