How-To Patch Texture on Drywall
The drywall surfaces in many homes and buildings are decorated with drywall texture. The most commonly used textures are fine "orange peel", coarser splatters or "knockdown" textures (sometimes referred to as "Mediterranean" or "Spanish" textures).
Patching drywall texture is often required after making a patch in drywall leaves a conspicuously smooth spot on the wall surface. Patching drywall texture is very simple with the use of Spray Textures from Homax. These textures are applied from an aerosol can similar to the application of spray paint.
Supplies :
- Homax Spray Texture or Knockdown Texture
- Plastic Drop Cloth
- Drywall Knife - size 6-10" (only required for patching knockdown texture)
- Painters Masking Tape
- Large piece of scrap cardboard
Steps :
- Protect floor and nearby items from over-spray by covering with drop cloth.
- Tape drop cloth over base molding and trim directly below patch.
- Shake can of Spray Texture. Shake for one minute after ball begins to rattle.
- Follow all directions on can and insert appropriate spray straw.
- Practice spraying on a piece of scrap cardboard before attempting to spray texture onto wall.
- PROPER TECHNIQUE: You should try to achieve a random splatter pattern. Hold can approximately 24 inches from wall. Move can in a orbital motion as you spray. Compare practice patterns to existing wall texture - try different straw, distance from wall, or can temperature as necessary to match pattern.
- Spray texture onto wall. Note - do not try to fully cover patch. Texture should only be applied with 60 - 70% coverage.
- Clear can nozzle by turning can upside down and spraying until texture is cleared.
- Allow texture to dry then paint.