I've watched a lot of videos on how to do this. This one is the best, IMHO. VG speaking voice, VG photography, and lots of detail (especially on the mud consistency & shooting pressures). Nice job.
Great Video. Definitely agree with pre-priming. just did a small bathroom in this style and thanks for the video. i ran it at about 29PSI and it covered well with a good pattern. sprayed twice, 2nd time to fill gaps in pattern and make sure the edges were covered.
Well it really depends on the temperature and the humidity of the area you're working in. For instance if it's hot with not much humidity it will be ready much sooner, under 10 min possibly, but if it's colder it may take longer. Right when the texture starts to become slighty firmer, it's time to knock it down.
I've watched RU-vid for about 15 years and have commented maybe 5 times. I have to say that this video is exactly what a do it yourselfer is looking for. Well done editing, excellent tips and tricks and only necessary material is shown. Oh... and the title is spot-on. Your technique is easy to follow, produces professional results and it actually encourages a first timer to give it a try. Thank you very much for the time and energy you put into this video.
I've not heard the recommendation to prime before texturing, but once I heard you say it, it makes perfect sense. I know that as I'm working to smooth out spots by applying additional mud with a knife, the mud dries really fast when applied over existing mud. If I don't smooth it our right away, the mud I just applied will start to peel off. Question though... do you reprime again before applying the finish paint?
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Why would anybody want knockdown texture on their walls. Im here learning how to recreate this because my walls already have it. With they didnt to begin with lol
It's usually done by builders to obscure imperfections which would otherwise be visible on a large area not broken up by furniture, hanging pictures etc.
We started our remodeling project almost a year ago. Then our contractors got busy, and now the pandemic. So, to make progress we are doing things ourselves. This video made knock down seem a lot less intimidating. Thank you!
Perfect from beginning to end, I've been remolding my house for about 3 months now and have seen a tone of video,, But you show it complete with no BS from beginning to end!
THANK U VERY MUCH,from a guy that trys to do everything myself,becuz i HAVE NOT ever (in my life tyme yet) in my hometown,found anyone that CARES to do it to the BEST of there skill level. this is going to HELP me (fix/cover/ext) some VERY,VERY poor,sloppy drywall work i just had done(i had to cut him loose)as he REALLY#%^%^$#^ my drywall up.this will save all the work i did hanging my own drywall(he did the mud work) i mean stole hard earned $$ from me.thank u utube and thank u for taking the tyme to help others U ROCK MY FRIEND,god will bless u AMEN
Hi C.L.S. Allinone, when you say you primer the drywall first, do you mean regular wall/ceiling primer like Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior type primer? Or do you mean a special drywall primer? Thanks in advance for your reply.
At least 5 min. But sometimes it really varies. It depends how Warm or cold it is, how much humidity there is etc. All this can affect how fast it dries or stays wet. Just test a very small area first and that will give you an idea of how long you should wait
I do a lot of drywall patches for my business. The customer pays me by the hour, they are never thrilled when they learn the wall or ceiling needs to be primed first. So a few years ago I tried something that I figured I’d share with you. So how I deal with the inconsistency of texturing drywall and mud and previously painted walls is instead of priming, I turn the pressure way up on my gun, then I spray a fine mist of texture on the patch and on the surrounding drywall. I then let that dry by aiming a fan on the area to speed things up. ( or just let it dry naturally) After the whole area to be textured Is dry and has turned white, I now will start the actual texture process. Works like a charm. And it helps blend in the new texture with the old even better. It is 100% undetectable. But on a large ceiling like you’re doing I’d probably primer it??? But if the customer was wanting to save money I’d mist it all, then texture. This method works especially well in a kitchen or bathroom environment where it’s been painted in semi gloss. Don’t be afraid lol cause it sounds like it could go wrong, but it won’t. If you do drywall patches for work or even at home this tip will save time, money and it’ll come out looking perfect every time. The fine mist takes the place of the primer to make everything the same surface to be textured upon.
