http://www.flyingehomeimprovement.com/images/sample-textures/knockdown_texture.jpg
How do I do this just for a small patch (2' x 2')? I don't have a mud
sprayer. Any tricks to do this?
http://www.flyingehomeimprovement.com/images/sample-textures/knockdown_texture.jpg
You can buy small hand sprayers for this. The sprayer is less than a foot
long. Load up a small hopper with mud-they even sell small quantities to
mix up for that-then spray it on and lightly trowel partly set up.
I have also slapped on a slightly thicker mud with the side of a wide brush,
leaving small protrusions to trowel at the proper time. The had sprayer did
a better job but this wasn't too bad.
Elgy
I've used a small manual sprayer* Splatter it on the wall and then
knock it down with a putty knife. Testing is always good. Getting the
mud the right consistency is a trick.
This sprayer is 'intended' for a one-time use, BUT I cut the top edge
off the cup. Easy to fill the cup back up. Clean well after use and
you can use it many times.
(Amazon.com product link shortened)
Stipple, then run the knife over the top. The exact texture depends
on the dampness of the drywall compound and how you use the blade. I
recommend practicing on a few sheetrock squares.
I did a similar finish in my old house.
I used a product that was really not
meant to be knocked down. It had an
aggregate base and was meant to
be rolled on and basically left as a
rough finish. I used a 6" putty knife to
knock it down. It came out very random
but very nice. It was a very small
powder room and took a lot of practice
until it came out the way I wanted
it.
Good advice, that (practicing). I tried it with a couple methods but
still haven't gotten a satisfactory finish.
It's that "stipple" part that has me stumped. By that I assume you mean
loading a brush and jabbing it at the wall, correct? How about using a
stiff brush to fling the mud at the wall: any good?
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Found--the gene that causes belief in genetic determinism
That works. You need to thin the mud some and, consequently, wait longer to
knock down. Wall paper adhesive brushes work well...load brush, rap
against hand. Distance to wall and mud consistency vary the results.
Buy the stuff already in a spray can at HD or Lowes. Much easier to use
and splatters on just like the real hopper does. I have done it many
times on small areas like 2'x2'. Chuck
On Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:05:22 -0700, David Nebenzahl
There are various techniques. Here's how I do it. Thin the drywall
compound, just enough such that it drips off the bottom of a
tablespoon within a couple seconds (rather than hangs on). Roll on
the compound using a paint roller, working in 8x8 foot sections. Use
a stipple brush avoiding rows and turning the brush as you stomp with
an intentional constant rhythm. The stipple brush head can be
purchased for about $15--the good ones are horse hair.
I have doubts flinging the mud with a brush will not give you an
uniform layer of compound; but hey, it sounds like messy fun.
http://www.flyingehomeimprovement.com/images/sample-textures/knockdown_texture.jpg
HD sells a can of knockdown mud already mixed and ready to use. Shake it
and spray it. Wait until it's ready to trowel down. I've used it several
times. Practice on a piece of dry wall.
Thank you all for the suggestions (and the u-tube vid was great). I think
I'll go to Lowes tomorrow for a can of this:
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId811-1168-406030&lpage=none
and see if they have the texture sponge shown in the video for a backup.
Unfortunately I had to buy a whole sheet of drywall, since they only sell the
2x2's in 1/2" -- (mine is 5/8") --- I'll have plenty of drywall to practice
on!
Thanks for the great replies.
-Graham
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