Manufactured homes with wood paneling walls cannot be textured using standard methods.
Manufactured homes typically have one of three types of walls: paneled, drywall or vinyl-coated drywall. Paneled walls and vinyl-coated drywall should not be textured using a basic texture method. However, taping and texture on standard drywall will add dimension, depth and design to a room. To determine the amount of joint compound needed, measure each wall to determine square footage. One 5-gallon bucket of drywall mud will usually cover 160 to 200 square feet (10 feet by 16 feet).
Instructions
Taping The Seams
1. Mix the drywall mud well and fill the mud pan approximately half full with mud. Apply a liberal amount of mud to the seam using the 6-inch drywall knife. Place the joint tape over seam while the mud is wet. Keep the center of the joint tape over the center of the drywall seam.
2. Drag the taping knife at a 45-degree angle over the drywall tape. This is to remove the excess mud from between the tape and drywall. Fill in all screw holes with the 6-inch knife and a small amount of drywall mud. Allow all taped seams to dry overnight.
3. Using the 8-inch knife, apply a thin, smooth layer of mud over each taped seam. Following this step, the wall should have a smooth and straight appearance. With the 6-inch knife apply a thin layer over each line of screw holes. Allow the mud to dry completely.
4. Lightly sand each seam to remove all ridges, bumps or drips.
Texturing
5. Mix the drywall mud with water until a smooth consistency. Dip the paint roller in the mud bucket, covering the roller with a thick coating of the drywall mud. Working in small (approximately 3-foot-by-3-foot) sections, roll the mud on the wall in a thick layer.
6. Use the wooden scrub brush, holding it at a slight angle, to make swirls by turning your wrist and the scrub brush in a left to right swirling motion. Overlap the previous swirl approximately ¼ inch to avoid gaps.
7. Alternate the motion of the scrub brush to get a more unified and patterned effect. Continuing working in sections until all walls are covered.
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