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TEXTURE SPRAYING
Textured Spraying: Good Looks Without The Hard Work
(ARA) – When it comes to home decorating, textured paint can do for your walls what a good coat of wax can do for your car’s finish – hide a host of flaws. Poorly patched holes, uneven sheetrock, ugly wallpaper and even multiple layers of peeling paint can all be hidden beneath a beautiful layer of texture.
Texture’s beauty, versatility at covering imperfections, and ease of application have made it a long-loved technique of do-it-yourselfers. There’s a texturizing technique to fit virtually every budget, decorating theme and level of expertise. Here are some tips for adding textured paint to your home décor:
* Keep it simple. You don’t have to do anything complicated, difficult or even particularly time consuming to achieve a good effect with textured paint. In fact, the easier the process, the more you will enjoy it and that enjoyment will show through in your work.
* You can use your favorite paint and any color you choose. Simply mix your paint of choice with regular drywall joint compound. Or, if you want to be cautious with color you can apply the joint compound first, then paint over the completed texture once it has dried. If you choose this option, you’ll get the best results by applying the paint with a brush, rather than a roller.
* The range of textures is virtually endless. Popcorn (most often used for ceilings), knock down and orange peel are among the three most popular, and simple, textures. Knock down and orange peel textures mimic the appearance of plaster or stucco on an interior wall.
* Nearly anything can be used to put the texture in the paint – from commonly used items like sponges and paint trowels to whisk brooms and even window squeegees. The texture is limited only by your imagination.
* Paint sprayers, a favorite tool of in-the-know do-it-yourselfers, are also a viable alternative for textured paint. Wagner Spray Tech is introducing a sprayer specifically designed for textured painting. The Power Tex can apply textured paint to any ceiling or wall in your home, and uses three nozzles and a generous 1-gallon hopper to apply popcorn, knock down or orange peel textures. Compact and light weight, the Power Tex also offers a variable flow trigger, hopper that adjusts for either walls or ceilings, a built-in air turbine that eliminates the need for an exterior compressor, and easy clean up design.
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