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How to get bumpy drywall texture?
Hi I am repairing a hole in some drywall at my house. I know how to fix it from other drywall projects but I can never get the "bumpy" texture that the walls of my house all have, so the smooth sanded repair spot sticks out even though the drywall is perfectly applied. The rest of the walls in the house all look like they have goosebumps, just a slight bumpiness covering all the walls. How can I make the repaired spot look like that?
Maintenance & Repairs - 7 Answers - 2008-07-08 19:14:26

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Dan has it right..they make textures for patches in a spray can..Here are pictures of it... The yellow can is a latex based texture for latex paints..they also have a red can..it is oil based texure..so select the right kind.. http://www.homaxproducts.com/products/texture/02/index.html This is the oil based in the red can ..so select the right type..all hardware and paint stores handle this product.. http://www.homaxproducts.com/products/texture/index.html

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Answer 1
painting with a roller does that. after the wall is thoroughly dry roll some primer over the patch 3 times to form a buildup,then the final color coat.
2008-07-08 19:21:04

Answer 2
Go to Home Depot or other home repair store. In the paint aisle they have spray texture in a can. By one, take it home, shake it up, test it on a piece of cardboard, then texture your wall. After it dries, prime the patch and paint. You'll likely want the longer to dry water based variety with a variable spray nozzle so you can match your texture better.
2008-07-08 19:22:03

Answer 3
it is called "texture" easy way to get the look is with a small sponge like you use to wash dishes with. after the patched area is thoroughly dried, mix up some of the chalky powder you floated it with so it is on the damp side dip in the sponge and press it onto the wall then pull it straight out off the wall the "texture" will be reversed on the wall. when it dries paint over it. If you want bigger bumps get a more course sponge like you wash a car with.Good Luck!!
2008-07-08 19:31:12

Answer 4
apply your . sheet rock mud... with a trowel...... let it sit for 2-3 mins then use sponge to pull it out... one problem i foresee, it nearly in-possible to re create, the old texture . you may have to sand around the area to get your own pattern .... say 4ft
2008-07-08 19:40:31

Answer 5
sand. Larger the sand pieces, the sharper the 'bumps'. Large ageas can mix the texture with water until it is a consistency of paint, put on with a large 'bumpy' or thick paint roller. Small area touch-ups can be done with dabbing the texture onto spot with a paint brush. We used the smaller grained sand texture for the walls - - it has the 'bumps' without being large or sharp. There is medium to larger for texture, also. After texture, still use drywall primer paint prior to the wall paint you chose.
2008-07-08 19:40:34

Answer 6
basically, that bumpy texture is a layer that is applied over the sheet rock/drywall. To cover a small area like that, you can just put some spackle stuff on with a toothbrush by running your thumb across the bristles (after dipping the brush in the spackle mixture). You can get it at any hardware/home improvement store, and it's a powder that you add water to.
2008-07-08 19:53:59

Answer 7
Dan has it right..they make textures for patches in a spray can..Here are pictures of it... The yellow can is a latex based texture for latex paints..they also have a red can..it is oil based texure..so select the right kind.. http://www.homaxproducts.com/products/texture/02/index.html This is the oil based in the red can ..so select the right type..all hardware and paint stores handle this product.. http://www.homaxproducts.com/products/texture/index.html
2008-07-09 05:29:25