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  • Adding Texture to Walls
  • From "DIY Home Repair & Remodeling"
    episode DIR-104
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    Figure A

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    Figure B

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    Figure C

    You can use dry-wall compound to add texture to your walls. Just apply a thin coat of the compound to the wall, and use objects such as notched trowels (figure A) or sponges (figure B) to create swirls or other textures.

    You can also use paint rollers to change the texture of your wall. Use water to thin the dry-wall compound to the consistency of pancake batter. Then roll the compound onto the wall with a regular or textured paint roller (figure C).


    RESOURCES :
    Painting Skills
    ISBN: 1842154109
    Author: Mike Lawrence
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  • ALSO IN THIS EPISODE:


  • Gutter Repair
  • Landscaping Basics
  • Flooring
  • UV Air Sanitizer
  • Replacement Windows
  • Planter, Self-Watering
  • Hand-Painted Glasses
  • Choose Washer/Dryer
  • Backsplash Installation
  • Hand-Painted Bowls
  • Prepare for Vacation
  • Maintain Garage Door
  • Disinfect Bathroom
  • Romance Kit
  • Curb Appeal
  • Transport Equipment
  • Installing Undermount
  • Holiday Decorating
  • Family Scrapbook
  • Ice Candle
  • Selecting Doors
  • Spark Plug, Changing
  • Maintain Cabinets
  • Front Door Facelift
  • Change Windowpane