Texturing the walls and ceilings is one way to add depth and interest to a room while hiding ridges and other problems. The easiest way to texture a wall or ceiling is to apply textured paint, which is just like regular paint, but with sand or other solids added. You can simply roll on the paint and leave it at that, or you can add to the texture by working it with a trowel. If you choose to work the paint, practice your technique on a test area before you start.
Instructions
1. Take all of the furniture out of the room. Scrape any old paint off of the wall or ceiling as needed. Sponge the area down with household cleanser. Let it dry for 24 hours.
2. Cover the area with primer, using a paint roller. Allow a full 24 hours for the primer to dry.
3. Roll textured paint thickly over four to six square feet of the area (or as wide a portion as you can reach from one place). Apply as much of the textured paint as you can get to stay on the surface.
4. Work the paint with your trowel to the style you want. Options include pressing the trowel flat into the paint and pulling it out so it creates peaks, or swirling the paint by twisting the trowel. Depending on your preference, you can skip this step and let the texture of the paint shine through.
5. Repeat the process for each section of the wall or ceiling. Stop and view the area from a distance after the application of to ensure the application's consistency.
6. Let the dry for one to two days before moving the furniture back into the room.
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