Texturing ceiling and walls
#1
06-21-12, 12:06 PM
Texturing ceiling and walls
About to texture ceiling and walls on a small 12'X12' room and would like to know if I should mask the walls before texturing the ceiling; or, can I texture both at the same time starting with the ceiling? Input appreciated!! Dave
#4
06-21-12, 03:21 PM
Since posting read a few simular DIY threads, understand any flaws or inconsistancies would be more noticable on a textured wall than plain. If that's the case then I may go with 'knock down' texture on ceiling and leave the walls alone, kinda on hold until I can make a decision? 
I do appreciate members suggestions, thank you!!
I do appreciate members suggestions, thank you!!
#6
06-21-12, 04:38 PM
Texture will help to minimize small defects but isn't a cure all. I also like knock down texture on ceilings [have it in my house] While I also like the look of knock down on walls, I agree that slick finish is a lot easier to repair which is how I did my walls.
If you opt to texture just the ceiling, you can either drape off the walls to keep them clean when you spray the ceiling or scrape the walls, touch up the walls if/where needed, sand, remove dust and prime/paint. IMO the latter is the way to go, it doesn't take anymore time and you don't have to fool with draping the walls.
If you opt to texture just the ceiling, you can either drape off the walls to keep them clean when you spray the ceiling or scrape the walls, touch up the walls if/where needed, sand, remove dust and prime/paint. IMO the latter is the way to go, it doesn't take anymore time and you don't have to fool with draping the walls.
#7
06-21-12, 04:56 PM
If decide to go plain walls then probly need to spend addtional time on walls, intended to cover couple questionable areas with texture. Again, thank you for the input!!!
#8
06-21-12, 04:58 PM
When you get ready to prime the walls, pay special attention to the primer while it is still wet on the wall. The sheen from the wet primer will help identify any bad spots in the finishing - just remember where they are, repair when dry, reprime and you should be ready for paint.
#9
06-21-12, 05:13 PM
It's an ole cabin, built in the early 60's, where nothing is square or level. basically removed the wood paneling and rather than reinvent the wheel by reframing decided ' it is what it is' and applied sheet rock over any existing flaws and inconsistancies. Purchased couple cans of primer few weeks ago and just recently bought the paint which has the primer included. Probly duplicating but thought applying a coat of the primer 1st may cover some of the minor flaws then paint.
#10
06-21-12, 05:21 PM
I'm an old school painter and don't have much confidence in the 'primer included' finish paint. A separate primer is always better - especially over raw substrates. BUT neither primer or paint will hide defects, if anything they will make them more visible. That said, do the best you can do and call it good. By the time the furniture is back in place, pics on the walls, curtains at the windows and a cold glass of tea in your hand - it will look fine 
#11
06-22-12, 04:22 PM
Just got back from local lumber and hardware store and ended up with a box of 'topping' compound after the sales person insisted it would be preferred over the all purpose; what do I know? 
Anyhow, can return w/ no problem, if don't hear otherwise I will go ahead and use the topping compound?
Anyhow, can return w/ no problem, if don't hear otherwise I will go ahead and use the topping compound?
#13
06-23-12, 06:52 AM
I was not sure, just never read/heard of topping compound being used for texturing, intend exchanging for all purpose this a.m. thank you for confirming!!
