Texture a Wall With Joint Compound
A textured wall can add style and flair to the whole room. Using joint compound to texture can be messy, so great care should be taken if the flooring is not being replaced. Applying texture to a wall is a skill that can be mastered with the right tools and some patience. The advantage of textured walls is that they hide imperfections and wear and tear better than smooth walls.
Instructions
1. Pour joint compound into an empty bucket until the bucket is three-quarters full.
2. Mix the joint compound with an electric drill with a stirring attachment. Make sure the consistency of the joint compound is not be too thick or it will be hard to roll on the wall; if it is too thin, it will not stick to the wall. Strive for a consistency similar to that of oatmeal. Add water slowly until the proper consistency is reached.
3. Lay plastic or drop cloths on the floor to protect it from the joint compound that will fall off the roller.
4. Dip the paint roller into the joint compound and roll it out on the wall. For a normal size room, roll out one wall at a time.
5. Texture the joint compound on the wall by pressing a sponge into the wall. A wallpaper brush with its bristles flattened out can also be used. For swirls on the wall use a trowel, dragging it across the wall in downward movements alternated with upward and sideways movements. Start at one corner of the wall and work to the other corner.
6. Roll the joint compound smooth on the wall if the desired effect is not achieved on the first try. More compound may need to be applied to eliminate the undesired pattern.
7. Let the compound dry for at least 24 hours before painting.
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