Drywall ceilings are easy to texture.
When using dry wall as the material for your home ceilings you leave yourself open to many more possibilities with techniques which can be applied to the ceiling to give it a special effect. There are many techniques employed by homeowners to get a unique, defined texture imprint in a dry wall ceiling. Textured ceilings give an aesthetic look to any room and the look is fairly easy to accomplish.
Coffered Ceiling
A coffered ceiling is a dropped ceiling which has a drywall base and wood beams that cross to form square or box-like shapes on the ceiling. You'll first paint the drywall a color of your choice. Don't be afraid to get creative; while white is a classic choice that coordinates with most d cor themes this is your chance to make your ceiling stand out. Using a color other than white will also help accent the trim work of the beams. After the ceiling is painted, paint or stain the criss-crossed beams. Darker colors on the beams will help give added depth and dimension to the ceiling but other accent colors include everything from white to gold depending on your color scheme.
Sand Texturing
Adding some quartz sand to a drywall compound will give you a unique texture for your ceilings. The quartz sand is slightly courser than a regular sand and is easier to work with. This will add a uniformed, gritty type of texture. The texture is enough to add a different look to your ceilings, but won't draw attention, making it the perfect option for those who are looking to break up the monotony. Once you add the sand you have the option of tinting the mixture before your application to the drywall.
Leather Texturing
To give your drywall ceiling a leather texture, you'll first want to cut a chamois cloth into two to three inch strips then fold them in half. Bunch the strips together and rubber band the folded ends together so it looks like a mop. Pick a color that goes with your d cor or, if you like, paint the drywall a lighter shade of the color you are using to help pull the look together. Once the ceiling is painted or at least covered with a primer, dip the "mop" into the accent color and press against the ceiling. This will give a worn leather look to the ceiling.
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