How to Apply Stippling to a Ceiling

Ceilings come in a variety of textures, from flat surfaces or swirls to popcorn or stippling. If you have a flat ceiling and want to add a little something to make it more interesting, stippling is an easy texture pattern to create. You only need drywall compound and a stiff bristled brush to create the effect. It is a simple process that anyone can do it.

Broom
Bucket
Drill mixer
Drywall compound
Trowel
Bristle brush

Instructions

- 1
  Brush off the ceiling to remove dust and cobwebs.
- 2
  Open up a bucket of drywall compound. Add a little bit of water to the bucket and stir it up with a drill mixer. You don't want to thin it out, just loosen it up a little.
- 3
  Dip a flat-edged trowel in the bucket and spread it over a section of the ceiling. Work in an area no bigger than about 2 square feet at a time. If you work in a larger area, it will dry out before you can finish stippling.
- 4
  Place a bristle brush over the section and lightly tap it into the surface material. Repeat the process in each section to cover the ceiling. As you add more sections, stipple between the sections to ensure that there isn't an obvious seam or line between them.
- 5
  Clean the brush off after each section by swishing it in water. This will keep it clean and ensure that the stippling is uniform throughout the entire surface.

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