How Take Make a Wall Paint Texture

Drywall Texturing

• You can texture your drywall and paint it any color you like. One of the simpler methods to texture drywall is to apply joint compound to the drywall with a paint roller. When you apply joint compound to a drywall surface with a roller, the roller does not apply the compound in a uniform manner and leaves behind peaks and gaps that add texture. It is best to get a piece of drywall to practice on first. The definition of the texture is determined by the thickness of the compound, the padding on the roller and the speed at which you apply the compound to the walls. Thicker compound applied slowly using a roller with thick fibers will create more texture than a watery compound applied quickly with a flatter roller.

Textured Paint

• Using textured paint does not require any testing or special skills. The paint comes with texture mixed into it, and you just apply the paint to the wall to get the effect you want. Some textured paints allow you to mix the texture into the paint until you get the look you want. Test the texture out on a spare piece of drywall before you apply it to your room.

Cissing

• Cissing is often referred to as imperfections caused by painting on an improperly cleaned surface. But it can be used to create a textured wall that looks like stone. To get the cissing effect, paint a layer of oil-based paint on a wall in a base color such as pink or green. The color depends on what stone finish you are looking for. Wait for the oil-based paint to dry for two or three days and spatter water in random spots on the wall. Paint a second coat on the wall using a latex paint. The latex paint will not stick to the water and will run, creating a texture on the wall. When you experiment with this method on a piece of drywall, try to find the right combination of colors to create the faux stone look that will go along with the textured finish.

Combing

• Some wall textures are not created to look like stone or any other common substance. You can create wall textures that offer interesting additions to your home's decor using objects such as combs and cookie cutters. Apply a primer and first coat of paint to the walls. Immediately after, apply the second coat, run a comb over the paint to give it texture or stamp the walls with cookie cutters to create a textured wall in a child's nursery.