How to add texture to ceilings?
If you decide to try it yourself and avoid paying exorbitant amount to the painter or contractor, it helps to attend a how-to clinic in your local lumber stores. The sessions are usually held in the evenings and on weekends. The other options are the Internet, books and videos. Ceiling texturing can be done either by hand or with machines. Both are moderately time consuming and require perseverance and patience for a dramatic look to become effective. Ceiling texturing by hand: • Visit your local hardware shop and purchase a large bucket of premixed drywall joint compound. • Look for a wide-bladed taping knife or straight-edged trowel preferably 8 to 12 inches wide. • Ensure the area is free, the walls as well as the floor area. • Spread plastic or drop cloths on the floor, spillage and drippings cannot be totally avoided. • Remove any wallpaper from the ceiling. • Use old paintbrushes, wallpaper brushes or sponges. • Coat the entire ceiling with a thin layer of compound. • Stroke or s
