Need advice on how to texture ceiling where I had to patch repair

[1_Patriotic_Gal]

Bought an old house and had to patch a damaged area of drywall ceiling -- I haven't touch textured a patch area before (years ago I textured an entire ceiling using a roller) -- I am told this ceiling was done with a stiple brush, which I bought (looks like a used paint brush) but how to I texture, what do I use and what consistancy

Thanks in advance.

[Jeff Wisnia]

I've had good success with just mixing a little patching plaster powder into paint of the appropriate color until it was stiff enough to hold little peaks when daubed on with a stippling brush.

Once when no patching plaster was handy I just mixed some kitchen flour into the paint and that worked just fine too.

I've also used one of SWMBO's hair brushes to create a "swirled" ceiling pattern after a repair.

You'll get the hang of how to manipulate the brush as soon as you start using it. A textured ceiling is much more forgiving of slight variations than a flat ceiling.

Good Luck,

Jeff

[1_Patriotic_Gal]

Thank You!