Drywall texture is an important part of the
walls and ceilings in hour home. Drywall texture
applied to ceilings has the dual effect of improving
the ceilings appearance and improving soundproofing.
Drywall texture can also be applied to walls,
with the type of drywall texture being determined
by whether you will be painting or wallpapering
the wall. There are a variety of different drywall
texture tools that can be used to apply these
textures. There are also a number of things you
can do to prepare your walls for drywall texture
application.
Drywall
tools
You can apply drywall texture either manually
or with a machine. If you choose to apply your
texture manually, you will need such drywall
texture tools as drywall texture blades and sponges.
Use a drywall trowel or knife to apply the texture
material and then, depending on the pattern you
choose, use sponges or other tools to create
the desired effect.
Choosing a drywall texture gun
If you are planning a typical ceiling application
of drywall texture, a drywall texture gun can
help make the task quick and easy. You can choose
from manual pump-powered drywall texture gun,
which is great for small areas, or an electric
drywall texture gun. A manual drywall texture
gun often looks like an antique fly sprayer,
with a pump at the back to ensure proper application
pressure is maintained. Electric drywall texture
guns have a larger hopper, and thus are better
if you are covering a larger area.
Preparing
the texture
Before you apply your drywall texture you will
want to make sure your drywall is prepared. The
first step is to mask off any sections of drywall
you do not wish to texture; for ceiling drywall
texture you should use sheets of builder's plastic
to ensure walls do not get splattered. Next you
should prime the drywall that will be textured.
Priming helps the drywall textures adhere better,
and can also cover up any rough spots left in
the sanding process. Once you have primed and
masked your area, go ahead and get started you
your drywall texture gun.
While drywalling may be a long and involved
process, there is no reason why you cannot use
drywall texture tools to create your own drywall
texture.
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