Colour
Your Complete Guide To Textured Wall Paint
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Colour
Your Complete Guide To Textured Wall Paint
Sand swirl, sponge effect, slap brush: what do these even mean? We're here to explain.
The fun thing about paint is that there are endless creative possibilities. From colour to finish to texture, you can experiment and play as much as you want.
Ready to start painting? We’ve put together a complete glossary of textured wall paint terms for your next design project.
Sponge effect
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This technique involves using a sponge to apply colour. First, you apply a base coat to your walls. Then, use a sponge to dab the second layer over it until you are satisfied with the result.
Stencilling
You can create specific designs and shapes on any surface using stencilling. It's simple: apply paint over the holes cut in a piece of cardboard or metal onto your walls.
Textured rollers
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A textured roller is made from lambswool or other knit fabrics, such as polyester. Because of their uneven surface, they are great for filling in crevices. They can also produce a natural wood grain or stone effect.
Rag rolling
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Rag rolling involves rolling rags over a wet glazed surface in order to create the illusion of fabric, such as velvet or silk. You can also apply paint with the rags for an old, weathered look.
Venetian plaster
Venetian plaster, also known as marble plaster, is a type of plaster that gives a marble-like or concrete look to walls, ceilings and other surfaces. It’s made using marble putty and lime dust and is applied in very thin layers to give a smooth finish.
Sand swirl
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The paint used to achieve a sand swirl effect contains sand or sand-like particles to create a granular finish. Every row of swirls covers the bottom of the previous row.
Comb
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You can create a 3D-like effect on your walls and dynamic lines and motifs using comb painting. Simply dip the bristles in the paint and drag along the surface to create your desired effect.
Slap brush
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The slap brush technique is pretty straightforward and easy to achieve on drywall surfaces using basic drywall compound or "mud." The result is a texture that has a sunburst, or fan-like, effect.
Knockdown
A popular choice for elevating a boring wall (as long as the working surface is smooth), you can use the knockdown technique by spraying or rolling drywall compound to create stalactite-like peaks and then flattening them with a knockdown knife.
Orange peel
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The orange peel effect refers to a surface that's wavy and not smooth, kind of like an orange peel. It’s a popular choice for the exterior of a house. It's achieved by spraying texture paint onto your walls and then painting over it. Alternatively, the orange peel effect can develop after using a roller with too little or too much paint.
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