Chris Fox
Member
Texturing a wall is probably my most dreaded things in DIY projects. Maybe I am too picky with the result or just not doing it right.
Specifically I am remodling my master bath and at the point where I need to texture a 4' x 6' area, I added a pocket door for a walking closet. So of course I am dreading this task. I have used a texturing gun/hopper but made more of a mess than progress. Too orange peel look/too wet/too dry etc.
The texture I have or what others have told me is a California knockdown a pic is at this post I posted the other day: http://https://terrylove.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16757
I tried Verdeboy's suggestion using vinyl spackel and had decent success, still not great but better than my previous attempts. Other attempts have been dabbing or flicking on joint compound, waiting 10 minutes and knockdown with a broad knife and crossing my fingers - it works OK with small areas and patches.
So what to do or try for this 4'x6' area. The wall is pretty large so I dont want to fill the existing texture and redo a wall. Any ideas for feathering in?
thanks
Chris
Specifically I am remodling my master bath and at the point where I need to texture a 4' x 6' area, I added a pocket door for a walking closet. So of course I am dreading this task. I have used a texturing gun/hopper but made more of a mess than progress. Too orange peel look/too wet/too dry etc.
The texture I have or what others have told me is a California knockdown a pic is at this post I posted the other day: http://https://terrylove.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16757
I tried Verdeboy's suggestion using vinyl spackel and had decent success, still not great but better than my previous attempts. Other attempts have been dabbing or flicking on joint compound, waiting 10 minutes and knockdown with a broad knife and crossing my fingers - it works OK with small areas and patches.
So what to do or try for this 4'x6' area. The wall is pretty large so I dont want to fill the existing texture and redo a wall. Any ideas for feathering in?
thanks
Chris