What will you require for this Wall Texture DIY Project?
- Sand Paper – 120 grit
- Primer (Oil based or Water based) (1 litre covers 100 sq. ft. – 1 coat)
- Wall care Putty
- Putty knife
- Suitable Brushes for Primer
- Rollers for Base Coat and Top Coat
- Royale Plastic Paint (1 litre covers 80 sq. ft. – 1 coat)
- Texture Paint (1 litre covers 120 sq. ft. – 1 coat)
- Texture Rollers/Tools
Step 1: Prepare the wall surface; sand the surface and remove flakes or any such loose material. Try and attain maximum smoothness.
Step 2: Apply 1 coat of Primer with a suitable brush (1 inch or 2 inches). Water based primer would be best for amateurs.
Step 3: Next, you will need to apply putty over a few areas of your wall with a putty knife. You do not need to apply it over the entire surface; only over cracks and areas which are not smooth yet.
Step 4: After 3 hours,you will again have to sand the surface with a 120 grit sand paper. This will be the last step to attain a smooth surface finish.
Step 5: Apply another coat of primer. The primer helps the paint stay for a longer and also gives better finishing.
Step 6: Next you will need to apply 2 coats of Royale Plastic Paint(Base Coat). Curing takes about 5 hours. (Mixing 10% water is permissible only for the base coat)
Step 7: Apply texture paint(Top Coat) over your surface with a suitable application roller. Use a standard roller and not the texture tool to apply the coat.
Step 8: With the required texture tools, you can start your creative process. Read below about the different tools which are easy to use without professional help. These tools are to be used after applying the texture paint and not with the texture paint.
At the moment we have two texture kits available. The end result of both kits is shown below! Purchase the junior kit to sample the texture before you try it on your actual wall!
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Tools |
How to Use? |
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Combing |
Once paint has been applied, use a comb to create various patterns. |
| Ragging Roller |
Similar to sponge finishes, rag finishes involve taking a dry roller and rolling it along a wall to create a raggy texture. |
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Spatula |
After applying the paint, place the spatula over the wall and randomly vary the motion to create an amazing effect. |
| Sea Sponging |
Take the sponge and slowly vary the motion over the top coat. A sea sponge is softer compared to the normal sponge used. |
