Add latex paint to texturing compound before applying a knockdown texture.
Texture adds a design element to your walls and ceiling and it hides minor imperfections in the drywall. Applying a knockdown texture, or California knockdown, involves smoothing off the tips of wet texture with a trowel to create a stucco-like finish. You can tint the texture before applying it to your walls for a hint of color.
Instructions
1. Thin premixed drywall compound with water in a 5-gallon bucket until it reaches the consistency of pancake batter. Use a drill with a paddle attachment to blend away lumps.
2. Add colored latex paint in 1-cup increments, stirring well after each addition, until you like the color of the texture.
3. Keep the bucket tightly covered until you're ready to roll or spray the texture on the walls or the ceiling.
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