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Simple Ways To Do A Knockdown Texture: 14 Steps (with

6 hours ago Doing a knockdown texture on a wall or ceiling is a great way to hide small imperfections and add visual interest to the surface. Applying a knockdown …

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1. Remove all furniture, fixtures, and outlet covers from the room. The more you can get out of the way, the easier it will be to do the knockdown texture on the walls or ceiling. Move out all of the furniture that you can, even if you're only texturing the walls—the spray will get on items even in the center of the room. If there is furniture in the room that you can't move, cover it completely with plastic sheeting that's secured in place with painter's tape. Turn off the power to the correct circuit at the breaker box, confirm that it's off with a voltage detector, and exercise caution when removing light fixtures. If you're not confident in your abilities, contact an electrician.
2. Clean, patch, and/or paint the walls or ceiling as needed. You can do a knockdown texture on new or old walls and ceilings, but the preparation process will vary based on your needs. Keep the following in mind: If the wall or ceiling is new, unpainted plaster or drywall, make sure the surface is as smooth as possible. If there are dents, nail holes, or other blemishes in an older wall or ceiling, patch them with spackle, sand them smooth, and prime them before proceeding. Clean older walls or ceilings with an appropriate cleanser based on the paint finish, then let them dry fully before applying a knockdown texture. Although people typically paint or repaint the wall/ceiling after applying the knockdown texture, you can also paint it an off-white color beforehand. That way, the white, unpainted texture will provide a subtle color contrast.
3. Cover or tape over everything in the room that you don't want textured. Cover the floor completely with drop cloths, and use plastic sheeting and painter's tape to cover any trim, windows, or other areas that aren't being textured. After you've removed the cover plates from the electrical outlets and switches, place tape over the opening in the wall or ceiling. If you're texturing the ceiling, use tape and thin plastic sheeting to cover all of the walls. If you're texturing the walls, do the same with the ceiling. Don't try to take a shortcut here! Taking the time to properly cover everything you don't want to texture will save you far more time in the long run.
4. Assemble the spray gun according to the product instructions. Go to a home improvement store and rent or buy a drywall spray gun kit, including a hopper, 8-12 mm nozzle, air hose, and 30-40 psi air compressor. Rely on the instructions that come with the gun for assembly guidance, and ask for a demo when you rent or buy the spray gun. Generally speaking, you'll do the following: Attach the hopper (where you'll add the joint compound) to the top of the spray gun. Connect the air hose to the spray gun and the air compressor. Attach the spray nozzle to the tip of the spray gun.

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How To Texture A Ceiling: Apply Knockdown (DIY) Family

8 hours ago Applying a knockdown texture is an easy, low-cost, low-tech project that can dramatically change a room's appearance and simplify wall repairs. The name comes from one of the final steps in the project when you use a wide knife to knock down and flatten the peaks of the texture applied to the walls.