Comments on: Roll on wall texture

By: Administrator

Administrator — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:23:18 +0000

Gee,

We did use joint compound. To be frank, I am not sure what the difference is between “wall texture” and joint compound. If I were doing this today, I would simply use lightweight joint compound (powdered mix) and mix it to a consistency that worked for me. Fair warning. When your mixed compound starts to stiffen up, don’t simply add water to the material. You will destroy the strength of the mix.

Good luck.

By: Gee

Gee — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 21:37:59 +0000

Hi,
I know that this is an old post, but I would like to do this to a dining room after wallpaper removal and I have a question. Why did you use joint compound instead of wall texture? What’s the difference? Thanks for your help!

By: Administrator

Administrator — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:34:58 +0000

Ed,
The first thing that I would look at if I was considering going over the “bad drywall mudding job” is this. Did their joint compound hold up? If so, you will probably have success with the roll on method.

I would apply the mud, roll on or otherwise prior to priming. One applied, I would then prime the surface before adding paint. Be sure that your walls are as free of dust prior to application. I like to sweep, vacuum, and wipe down with a damp cloth prior to any application on drywall.

Good luck. Feel free to send pictures of your finished work.

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By: Ed

Ed — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:47:12 +0000

This sounds fantastic! I’ve been looking for a technique that would hide a really bad drywall mudding job. Do you think moisture would be a big issue? I have a small cabin set deep in the woods of Ohio and it remains rather moist due to thick tree coverage. Also the cabin was built thirty years ago…before vapor barriers where even considered. It’s not leaking or anything… and has a new roof, insullation and drywall….. but just concerned about the compound mixture cracking. There isn’t any primer yet. Didn’t think I would need any since the walls are fresh/bare drywall. Was thinking of mixing tinted paint with it to get the color and texture in one shot. What do you think? Great site! Thanks.

By: Administrator

Administrator — Thu, 05 May 2011 14:02:41 +0000

I think that you would have a difficult time utilizing this technique on masonry block. You really need a product that is suitable for cement block. The joints will almost always show through a “coating”. A mason is the one to speak with if you wish to smooth out your block walls. Not a job for your average homeowner.

By: Cindy Hinkle

Cindy Hinkle — Thu, 05 May 2011 02:15:45 +0000

I would love to get a picture of this. I want to cover cement block wall in a basement. I have tried the recomended product from Lowes however it does not conceal the joints

By: Rachel

Rachel — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 02:44:37 +0000

I used this technique to cover up the imperfections post wall paper. It did a pretty good job and was easy (except for the heavy roller).

By: Deana Moody

Deana Moody — Sun, 23 May 2010 17:43:52 +0000

I used this technique when I re-did my mom and dad’s bathroom. It looked to pretty and sooo easy. I’m about to use this technique in my kitchen as well. I loved the results. Good luck.

By: Administrator

Administrator — Mon, 03 May 2010 13:56:22 +0000

Lauren,

Why don’t you put a primer on the walls to start and see what the imperfections look like. You might be able to get away with a minor repair and avoid sparying.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Mon, 03 May 2010 00:40:37 +0000

I have just taken down old wallpaper and it has made some inconsistencies in the walls I wasn’t expecting. They aren’t major, but I know if I painted as is everything would show. I don’t want to very heavy texture, just enough to cover up the imperfections, would you recommend this process? I really don’t want to have to do a spray on.