How to Create Wall Texture
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Step 1: Prep the Walls
First, turn off the power, then remove all the faceplates and switchplates (Image 1).
Add painter's tape around the windows and doors.
Use a pry bar to remove the outdated shoe molding and baseboards (Image 2).
Tape a plastic sheet over the windows to protect them from the spray of the texture.
Step 2: Prime the Walls
Prime the walls with one thick, even coat to prepare them for the spray-on texture.
Let primer dry to the touch.
Step 3: Apply the Spray-On Texture
Mix the spray-on texture with a hand mixer.
Dump into hopper and spray onto the walls in a sweeping motion, back and forth, about four feet from the surface of the walls.
Let the spray-on texture dry for about an hour.
Step 4: Softly Knock Down the Texture
With a soft touch, use the straightedge tool to knock down the texture.
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