I have the texture of that bumpy-ness and wavyness, i don't like that texture, i want my walls to be smooth, is it safe or okay to apply joint compound to make it smooth? i've heard you can and then you can't, i've heard it cracks and falls, but then i hear to not leave joint compound as your last coat, which of course i'm not going to do, i need to do the whole inside of the house and if i can apply it and make the texture smooth, then a prime, then a final coat which will then be the color? First time doing this but i've been doing research before i do this, sorry if i sound like i'm repeating myself lol i just want to make sure i'm getting everything in there!Can I use joint compound to make the wall smooth for texture and then put a prime and then the final paint ?
It sounds as though you have artexed walls, in which case the best remedy is to have them re plastered. This is a skilled job and very difficult to do well if you haven't done it before. Ask a plasterer for a quote.Can I use joint compound to make the wall smooth for texture and then put a prime and then the final paint ?
Clean the walls with TSP. Do one coat scraping the excess joint compound off the surface. Let dry at least 8 hours. Keep applying coats and letting it dry. Once you have it smooth(which you can do by sanding or damp sponge which I prefer since there is less dust) you can prime the walls....let dry and paint.
What thickness will be needed to fill the voids? If their is cracking in the textured walls you will need to control them, ';joint tape';.
Make sure walls are not waxy or even slightly greasy. If possible, sand extremely high spots down a little. Coat walls with a primer.
If most of wall area will take 1/8 inch application for fully filling, you should be OK. Maybe a deeper spot here and there. If thicker application is required, you should look into other wall covering products.
Prep is important to success. Better safe than sorry. You heard that one before.
If the the wall surface is flat and clean you can begin right away to apply a coating. If it is stained with nicotine it should be cleaned with TSP first or primed before mudding with a stain hiding primer so the stain does not leach through.
Rather than use wall compound for the project you would acheive a stronger result using Thin Set.
Also, Thin Set does not shrink like wall compound does so you can be done with one application and one surface smoothing. Thin Set is a powder that needs to be mixed so a strong drill is needed and a mixing rod. Thin Set comes in various drying time ranges i.e. 30 minute, 45 minute, 90 minute and such. Pick a longer drying time so you can do one wall before your abutting edges start to dry. Use good stainless steel trowels and blades for application and of different widths.
Make up only as much as you can use before it dries and keep covered with a wetted towel or paper towel or such and use a tray to hold the batch you using at the moment. Have a wet cloth handy for wiping off your tools as needed.
Do not apply big globs of material; you are only applying a skim coat to level.
Imperfections can be smoothed with a wet sponge. To sand the entire wall surface get a swiveling sanding plate to hold the sandpaper or for less dust that open checkered sheet for smoothing compounds. This is screwed onto a stick for long reach and ease.
After the Thin Set or compound has cured (let it rest for a day if you have the time) it willhave to be primed with a good quality primer B-I-N is a good fast drying shellac primer that will seal, prime and be ready to paint almost immediately but your paint dealer can recommend many others adn BIN as a strong odor , if that matters. A thicker primer will add to a smooth surface.
The primer coat should be uniform in appearance before top coating. Most primers can be tinted to create a base closer to the color you will be painting the walls.
You should be satisfied with each step of the process before going to the next. Do not rely on step 4 to fix step 2 and such. Have good strong, plastic drop clothes secured well and a moving work mat for under your mud bucket , paints and such. It makes for a neater job and you feet won't be walking on spilled stuff. The 3 foot wide rolls of plastic work well. Any mud that gets onto trim or places you don't want it clean it immediately, it is much easier than doing it later.
The advantage of premixed compound is that it is already mixed. It is more convenient but Thin Set is better. The second advantage of premixed is it can be time saving unless it shrinks too much and you have to reapply. Doing the whole house, have good strong tools to help you. A job like this is also really good to do if you are a dancer and a the right tempo of music can make it go better. After all this work, use a high quality paint; it doesn't have to be expensive but don't go too cheap.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
How to add textures in ms paint?
my frnd did it
its awesome
but he refuses to tell meHow to add textures in ms paint?
Try the manual, have you looked it up?
its awesome
but he refuses to tell meHow to add textures in ms paint?
Try the manual, have you looked it up?
I want to paint stripes on one side of my room, but the walls are textured..?
what can i do to make it so the paint wont seep under the tape? is there a spray or something?I want to paint stripes on one side of my room, but the walls are textured..?
Make sure to use painter's tape...you can stick it really firmly to the walls without as much chance at pulling up the texture. I don't know of a better method than taping; just make sure to run your fingernail along the edge of the tape to press it down firmly.
I've also heard of that you can use an acrylic matt medium found at craft stores. You paint it on next to the tape and then paint your wall color--it should help give a crisp line with no bleed through.
Make sure to use painter's tape...you can stick it really firmly to the walls without as much chance at pulling up the texture. I don't know of a better method than taping; just make sure to run your fingernail along the edge of the tape to press it down firmly.
I've also heard of that you can use an acrylic matt medium found at craft stores. You paint it on next to the tape and then paint your wall color--it should help give a crisp line with no bleed through.
Re-decorating! How can I get paint to look textured?
I was browsing through wallpapers to cover 2 walls in my room, which would need about 4 rolls. The rolls I liked were all over £20 ($35ish) so I couldn't afford to get everything I needed.
Is there any way I can get paint to look really textured and wallpaper-y?Re-decorating! How can I get paint to look textured?
Wallpapers To Go
http://www.wallpaperstogo.com/
Debbie Travis Home Decorating DIY %26amp; Design Tips
http://www.debbietravis.com/
Bob Vila Paint Designer
http://www.bobvila.com/DesignTools/Exter…
look at using sponges and two paints blends for textured appearance,
if there is a basic pattern you can draw on heavy paper as stencil cut-out as template, and paint in with brush, roller, or spray,
SeeMyDesign.
http://www.seemydesign.com/
Behr Color smart
http://www.behr.com/colorsmart4/colorsma…
Materials-World colour charts
http://www.materials-world.com/index.htm
..Re-decorating! How can I get paint to look textured?
Don't texture your walls. In a year's time you may be fed up with it and it cannot be undone. You are stuck with it. If you want something different, buy a 2.5L tin of suede effect paint. Put it on with a brush and see if you like it. If you do, then do the rest of the room either in a similar sued effect paint or a more traditional paint and keep the suede look for a feature wall. But honestly, I would keep away from the texture stuff.
Good luck.
maybe a faux linen technique where you strie a glaze down horizontally, then let it dry, then strie a second time, but vertically. it truly looks remarkably like linen when done properly
to make a simple glaze, mix paint and glaze with a very small amount of white
practice on white boards first (but it's easy, don't be scared) (but honestly, the savings of doing a linen strie (sometimes called a cross hatch strie) won't be worth the time and effort. my suggestion is to buy the wallpaper for convenience)
First just so you know this isn't easily reversible. Once you texture walls they stay textured. Buy a bucked ot fast drying drywall mud. This is applied like paint with a scrub brush. Brush it on and dab or swirl it until you get what you want. Once it's dry pait it like you would any other wall. Practice on an old piece of wood first.
Paint the wall the color you like in a lighter shade of it. When that is dry either use a sea sponge or rag rolling technique in the darker shade of paint.
http://www.how-to-faux-finish.com/
method one ...cheap ...buy a roller with built-in pattern maker ...Various types ...method two ..cheapest ...put elastic bands over your existing roller ..more the merrier
Like some other people said, i would use a sponge after the paint is almost dry and maybe do a pattern.
Is there any way I can get paint to look really textured and wallpaper-y?Re-decorating! How can I get paint to look textured?
Wallpapers To Go
http://www.wallpaperstogo.com/
Debbie Travis Home Decorating DIY %26amp; Design Tips
http://www.debbietravis.com/
Bob Vila Paint Designer
http://www.bobvila.com/DesignTools/Exter…
look at using sponges and two paints blends for textured appearance,
if there is a basic pattern you can draw on heavy paper as stencil cut-out as template, and paint in with brush, roller, or spray,
SeeMyDesign.
http://www.seemydesign.com/
Behr Color smart
http://www.behr.com/colorsmart4/colorsma…
Materials-World colour charts
http://www.materials-world.com/index.htm
..Re-decorating! How can I get paint to look textured?
Don't texture your walls. In a year's time you may be fed up with it and it cannot be undone. You are stuck with it. If you want something different, buy a 2.5L tin of suede effect paint. Put it on with a brush and see if you like it. If you do, then do the rest of the room either in a similar sued effect paint or a more traditional paint and keep the suede look for a feature wall. But honestly, I would keep away from the texture stuff.
Good luck.
maybe a faux linen technique where you strie a glaze down horizontally, then let it dry, then strie a second time, but vertically. it truly looks remarkably like linen when done properly
to make a simple glaze, mix paint and glaze with a very small amount of white
practice on white boards first (but it's easy, don't be scared) (but honestly, the savings of doing a linen strie (sometimes called a cross hatch strie) won't be worth the time and effort. my suggestion is to buy the wallpaper for convenience)
First just so you know this isn't easily reversible. Once you texture walls they stay textured. Buy a bucked ot fast drying drywall mud. This is applied like paint with a scrub brush. Brush it on and dab or swirl it until you get what you want. Once it's dry pait it like you would any other wall. Practice on an old piece of wood first.
Paint the wall the color you like in a lighter shade of it. When that is dry either use a sea sponge or rag rolling technique in the darker shade of paint.
http://www.how-to-faux-finish.com/
method one ...cheap ...buy a roller with built-in pattern maker ...Various types ...method two ..cheapest ...put elastic bands over your existing roller ..more the merrier
Like some other people said, i would use a sponge after the paint is almost dry and maybe do a pattern.
Texture in watercolour painting. Any hints & tips?
I need any ideas on how to make textures in watercolour paintings. I know there are a lot of stuff to use with acrylics, but in watercolours I only know how to make texturedd effect with salt, crinkled tissue or plastic wrap. Any other ideas? ThanksTexture in watercolour painting. Any hints %26amp; tips?
you can use the following: salt, alcohol, or sea sponge.
used separately they have a great effect to watercolor paintings! good luck.Texture in watercolour painting. Any hints %26amp; tips?
you can use pastels over the top
start with a wash and then increase thickens lay by layer
let the paint run down
sprinkle rices is another one I heard of.
Flick water colour over it
blot dry with serviette
or lay a text matarial over the top
blow through a straw
just experiment and piddle around-isn't that what you do with your other mediums? it is harder to get the textures you want with watercolors-im not gonna lie, i do know more about acrylics- but sand, foil,sponges and oil works well-it also depends if your water is hard or soft. sometimes if you just experiment with something you get a really good result, now turn that into something, paint around it, you know? you could also make a comb out of cardboard or just use a normal one and play around with that. you get a marble effect using a granulated wash, that could be used as sky or landscape. In watercolor the texture ends up being more ';tromp l'oiel'; (sp) then actually being raised off the paper like with acrylics. the key here is layering.hope this helps!
Cornstarchgrow hair
you can use the following: salt, alcohol, or sea sponge.
used separately they have a great effect to watercolor paintings! good luck.Texture in watercolour painting. Any hints %26amp; tips?
you can use pastels over the top
start with a wash and then increase thickens lay by layer
let the paint run down
sprinkle rices is another one I heard of.
Flick water colour over it
blot dry with serviette
or lay a text matarial over the top
blow through a straw
just experiment and piddle around-isn't that what you do with your other mediums? it is harder to get the textures you want with watercolors-im not gonna lie, i do know more about acrylics- but sand, foil,sponges and oil works well-it also depends if your water is hard or soft. sometimes if you just experiment with something you get a really good result, now turn that into something, paint around it, you know? you could also make a comb out of cardboard or just use a normal one and play around with that. you get a marble effect using a granulated wash, that could be used as sky or landscape. In watercolor the texture ends up being more ';tromp l'oiel'; (sp) then actually being raised off the paper like with acrylics. the key here is layering.hope this helps!
Cornstarch
Can i spray texture over a already painted wall?
any other prep besides priming?Can i spray texture over a already painted wall?
I've been doing it for years.
Never had a problem.Can i spray texture over a already painted wall?
I think you can, but why don't you try a test patch? I like to apply texture to small jobs using a plastic wisk broom, that I dip into the selected texture mix, pull the bristles back, and let fly towards the wall. Try a little test area, and then you'll know. If you don't like how it's looking, wipe it off with wet rags, and try again. If you do small scale tests like that, you'll know when you get ready to spray the whole wall. If it's a small area, you might find you like this method of application. :)
I've been doing it for years.
Never had a problem.Can i spray texture over a already painted wall?
I think you can, but why don't you try a test patch? I like to apply texture to small jobs using a plastic wisk broom, that I dip into the selected texture mix, pull the bristles back, and let fly towards the wall. Try a little test area, and then you'll know. If you don't like how it's looking, wipe it off with wet rags, and try again. If you do small scale tests like that, you'll know when you get ready to spray the whole wall. If it's a small area, you might find you like this method of application. :)
Texture in painting? what can i use with acrylics?
i love texture and want some ideas on what i could use for texture. added material or anything.
i heard tile glue is good? is that true?
Texture in painting? what can i use with acrylics?
Yeah, sure, tile glue is good. You could also try spreading pollyfilla and painting over that, you could uses a very thick paint called gauche, You could add sawdust to the acrylic paint and paint with that, you can paint over sand paper, lay down some denim and paint over that as well or carpet, wood, plastic, stones ect.
Basically, you could paint over anything and it would have a texture.
Have fun!
=]Texture in painting? what can i use with acrylics?
I love acrylics and painted with them for years
You can actually buy the stuff the keeps if from drying fast and you can get the stuff that makes is thicker and gives it texture
I have used glue but it gets a funny shiny look
get brave and try oil it is wonderful and talk about texture wow
oil gives your paintings life
I avoided oil for years and I love it now
it depends what texture your looking for i guess, but ive used sand in it before, it sounds wierd but it worked well. or if you layer the paint it has a good texture. Like the above, oil paint is really good aswell..x
i heard tile glue is good? is that true?
Texture in painting? what can i use with acrylics?
Yeah, sure, tile glue is good. You could also try spreading pollyfilla and painting over that, you could uses a very thick paint called gauche, You could add sawdust to the acrylic paint and paint with that, you can paint over sand paper, lay down some denim and paint over that as well or carpet, wood, plastic, stones ect.
Basically, you could paint over anything and it would have a texture.
Have fun!
=]Texture in painting? what can i use with acrylics?
I love acrylics and painted with them for years
You can actually buy the stuff the keeps if from drying fast and you can get the stuff that makes is thicker and gives it texture
I have used glue but it gets a funny shiny look
get brave and try oil it is wonderful and talk about texture wow
oil gives your paintings life
I avoided oil for years and I love it now
it depends what texture your looking for i guess, but ive used sand in it before, it sounds wierd but it worked well. or if you layer the paint it has a good texture. Like the above, oil paint is really good aswell..x
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