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Styles of Texture....Texture Pictures

After your acoustic ceiling removal, you'll need to apply new texture to your ceiling. All popcorn ceiling removal projects include texture. In most cases, the best ceiling texture choice will match your wall texture. It really is up to you. If you have skip trowel texture on your walls, you could apply a heavy knockdown texture to the ceiling and they would complement one another. Hand texture is more costly because it's more labor intensive than machine-applied texture, also called spray texture.

Really, texture falls into two categories: Hand texture and machine-applied texture. We'll discuss both types. Remember: the heavier the texture pattern, the better it's hiding ability. That's important to know if your ceilings have many surface imperfections. Most minor flaws can be floated out with joint compound. Some ceilings, however, really begin to sag between the studs over the years, and those problems can't be fixed without replacing the drywall. However, those kinds of flaws can be camouflaged by applying a heavier style of texture, saving you money. Another way to disguise the wavy appearance is to paint your ceilings in flat finish paint instead of semi-gloss. Since semi-gloss is shiny, light travels right across the surface, and the waves create shadows. Flat paint does not allow this to happen.

HAND TEXTURE

There are a million and one different patterns and designs you can make with hand textures. A hand texture is applied by hand, not machinery, hence the name. There are many different tools and application methods used, depending on the pattern you desire. Each person lends their own personal style to the application process as well. No two walls are identical. Brushes, broadknives, sponges, trowels and the like are all commonly used. The two most common hand textures are skip trowel and imperfect smooth, with several variations in size and depth. Skip trowel is typically seen in homes built between the mid 50's through the 70's, at least here in the Sacramento area. This is a good choice for walls and ceilings that are less than perfect. Imperfect smooth is a variation on plastered walls seen in older homes built prior to the 60's. This texture shows every wave and wobble in the underlying drywall, so these are best left for pristine walls with excellent level and smoothness, unless you really like the "character" of a truly imperfect wall.

After popcorn ceiling removal (after acoustic ceiling removal) you will need to apply texture to the bare drywall. See texture pictures and photos of texture below. These are just a few of the texture types available for your home.

Why remove your old acoustic?

For A More Modern Look .... To Brighten Up Your Home .. .. To Eliminate Falling White Specks .... For Ease In Cleaning .... Easier Painting ... To Alleviate Allergy Symptoms ... You don't own a disco ball ... Your appliances are not avocado green or mustard yellow ... It's not 1974 anymore ... Popcorn belongs in a bucket, covered with butter ...

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Acoustic ceiling texture is also referred to as "cottage cheese" "popcorn" and "polystyrene" texture. Looking for popcorn ceiling removal? We can help.

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Texture Picture Mediterranean Hand Style

Texture Pictures Old World Style

Texture Pictures Skip Trowel

These 3 pictures (above) are forms of skip trowel in varying degrees of pattern and thickness. There are many different styles you can achieve by adding sand, more texture or applying different degrees of pressure with your trowel.

Texture Picture Swirl Brush Style

Texture Picture Heavy Trowel

These 2 texture pictures are a few of the many textures you can apply, using brushes, sponges, broadknives, etc...Just use your imagination!

MACHINE APPLIED TEXTURE

This type of texture is typically found in newer homes. It is uniform in size and pattern and very modern-looking. The styles are knockdown, splatter, and orange peel, which is really a tiny splatter. The different patterns are achieved by adjusting the air flow and the size of the tip on the texture gun. Knockdown is achieved by first applying a splatter, then using a large flat knife to "knock down" the surface. Orange peel textures are typical in bathrooms and kitchens, where a minimal texture is desired for ease in maintenance and cleaning.

Texture Picture Roller Style

Texture Picture Knockdown

On the left is picture of roller texture....on the right, an up-close look at a medium knockdown texture picture

Texture Picture Heavy Knockdown

Texture Picture Orange Peel Splatter

The photo on the left is a heavy knockdown texture ....On the right is a medium splatter

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Patchmasters Texture & Paint Service is a home improvement web site featuring acoustic ceiling removal info and popcorn ceiling removal as well as wall and ceiling patch info and drywall repair info. Patchmasters performs sheetrock repairs and patches sheetrock holes in walls and ceilings. You will find pictures and explanation on popcorn removal, acoustic removal, drywall repairs, drywall patches and wall repairs including texture sample pictures as well as interior and exterior painting. Patchmasters is a painting and drywall repair company serving the greater Sacramento area, as well as the San Francisco Bay area, Orangevale, Citrus Heights, Folsom, Granite Bay, Roseville, Rocklin, Loomis, Cameron Park, Eldorado Hills, Placer County as well as Eldorado County, West Sacramento, Davis and Woodland. Our services include interior and exterior painting, acoustic ceiling repairs also called cottage cheese ceilings or popcorn ceilings. We also remove acoustic ceilings. Patchmasters repairs and patches popcorn ceilings, as well as drywall repairs, patches, and matches custom wall and ceiling texture. Find us under acoustic ceiling repairs, acoustic ceiling removal, remove popcorn ceiling, patch popcorn ceilings, patch repair acoustic, texture, drywall repair, sheetrock repair, patches, wall repair, wall patches, sheetrock patch, fix wall holes, repair wall holes, ceiling hole, interior painting, exterior painting.