Light Orange Peel Wall Texture

The reasoning popcorn ceilings make a room darker because of the shadowing so i figure orange peel would contribute to that problem on a smaller scale as well.

Light orange peel wall texture.

Orange peel in terms of walls and painting is a light texture that hides imperfections and blemishes but without creating an obvious relief or pattern on the wall. It is not the best tool for texturing very large areas but works well for a few square feet. At the same time these textures transform flat walls into a finish that reflects light and adds interest to any room. I have no choice but to do some type of texture on my walls.

I took the popcorn off the ceiling and will go back smooth but for the walls it will be knockdown. Texture mud is. Wait 10 minutes to reapply a second coat for thicker texture. Mix joint compound and water to a thick yogurt like consistency.

It is a great alternative to a smooth. Orange peel also called splatter or eggshell looks like the skin of an orange. Orange peel is a great choice if you re looking to enhance the durability of your walls that extra layer of plaster does a lot to protect them from dings and cracks. The gun can apply several different wall and ceiling textures including orange peel splatter knockdown and popcorn.

The orange peel texture roller method allows you to add texture to your walls without an airless spray painter. Each full pressure stroke can cover an area 6 inches by 3 feet. Use a roller with a thick nap to apply the mix to the wall. Orange peel covers the entire surface of drywall with a thin layer so the underlying drywall does not show through.

An orange peel texture looks exactly as it sounds it resembles the peel of an orange. Orange peel texture is very similar to spray splatter knockdown. With knockdown however very small areas of exposed drywall are visible between the globules of sprayed drywall mud. Put on eye protection.

Orange peel texture can be applied in a light medium or even a heavy consistency depending on the look you re going for this is a short video clip of me demonstrating how to spray an orange peel texture with an graco rtx 1000 texture machine. Among textured drywall s other benefits is also that it hides those nicks and imperfections that are so painfully obvious on flat surfaces meaning you won t have to touch. You will need to prime the walls ahead of time so that the texture has a smooth dirt free surface to stick to. How to apply orange peel texture.