Matching paint texture
#1
07-24-14, 07:09 PM
Matching paint texture
I did some minor work on the kitchen wall, and need to paint over a small area. I took a paint chip to the store, and the computer was able to match the color perfectly. However, once I painted the area, the texture looks different. The origianl coat of paint has a textured, non-smooth look, while the repainted area looks very smooth. See attached pictures.
I had sanded down the area before applying the paint. Could this cause the final appearance to be too smooth? Any technique to match the textured look? Don't sand the surface, just paint over existing paint?
I had sanded down the area before applying the paint. Could this cause the final appearance to be too smooth? Any technique to match the textured look? Don't sand the surface, just paint over existing paint?
Last edited by yorkville; 07-24-14 at 09:16 PM.
#3
07-25-14, 08:36 AM
I am curious how the original paint achieved the texture. Is it becuase I sanded down the repair area? Someone at home depot recommended some kind of spay (called "Orange Peel") that I can use to replicate the texture.
#4
07-25-14, 09:13 AM
Group Moderator
Yes, looks like orange peel to me. You can practice on scrap like cardboard while you perfect your technique before you move to applying it to the actual wall surface.
#5
07-25-14, 10:18 AM
Often walls/ceilings are textured after finishing, prior to primer and paint. Texture usually hides or minimizes defects in the wall. Orange peel is one of the more popular wall textures. Originally they either used a powdered texture [mixed with water] or thinned down joint compound sprayed thru a hopper gun. You can buy it in aerosol cans for small areas. Spraying texture can make a mess although it does clean up well with water. I normally just pat on some thin j/c with a sponge for minor repairs.
