What is a Knockdown Texture?
The knockdown technique got its name from the application method. The craftsman uses a patterned tool to apply the texture in the first step. When he pulls it off the sheetrock it leaves pointed peaks. In the second step a broad drywall floating knife is dragged across it to knock down the raised peaks. The tool conveys the particular pattern. The pressure applied to the knife determines the depth. Another very common technique is applied with a stomp brush or crow s foot texture tool. Too involved? It’s also a simple matter to apply a paint roller texture. Tool List • Sharpie permanent marker • Electric drill with bits • Dremel tool or Roto Zip with bits Knockdown Texture Tool Material List • Wide kitchen cabinet drawer handle; approximately 1 1/2 wider than your hand. • 1 X 1 piece of 1/4 or thicker Plexiglas • A piece of of 1/2 wood dowel; 3 long Design and Cut Out the Drywall Texture Tool A plastic drywall compound bucket is used during the application. Because the tool is going to
The knockdown technique got its name from the application method. The craftsman uses a patterned tool to apply the texture in the first step. When he pulls it off the sheetrock it leaves pointed peaks. In the second step a broad drywall floating knife is dragged across it to knock down the raised peaks. The tool conveys the particular pattern. The pressure applied to the knife determines the depth. Another very common technique is applied with a stomp brush or crow s foot texture tool. Too involved? It’s also a simple matter to apply a paint roller texture. Tool List • Sharpie permanent marker • Electric drill with bits • Dremel tool or Roto Zip with bits Knockdown Texture Tool Material List • Wide kitchen cabinet drawer handle; approximately 1 1/2 wider than your hand. • 1 X 1 piece of 1/4 or thicker Plexiglas • A piece of of 1/2 wood dowel; 3 long Design and Cut Out the Drywall Texture Tool A plastic drywall compound bucket is used during the application. Because the tool is going to
