How to Disguise Drywall Repair
Drywall repair is a common household job anyone handy can successfully perform. One of the most difficult parts of the entire process is finishing the wall after the repair has been completed. There are a variety of finish methods available. Therefore, it is important to determine, which has been used on your wall before beginning.
Supplies
- Aerosol spray texture
- Putty knife
- Texture paint
- Paint roller
- Brush
- Drywall joint compound
- Apply the drywall joint compound with a feathering technique. This helps the repair blend into the surrounding drywall. Once the compound is thoroughly dry, apply the texture mixture to match.
- Use a spray-on texture. The most common textures are orange peel and popcorn. Compare the photos on the cans to determine the type of finish.
- Apply the texture on a scrap of drywall to get test the application and see the actual result before putting it on your wall.
- Work carefully in the repaired area, and be careful not to overlap existing drywall with the texture spray.
- Use a flowing, fluid motion when spraying.
- Once applied, allow the texture to dry completely.
- Apply texture paint to create stippled effects on ceilings. This specially formulated paint is mixed with sand and other components for a large variety of surface designs.
- Select the appropriate paint roller for the ceiling's texture.
- For minor repairs this can be applied with a paint brush. Mix texture paint with a plain, non-textured one in order for the necessary consistency. Never dilute with water as this can expose the texture components of the paint.
- Allow the paint to dry. Finish the repair with a top coat of paint matching the surrounding drywall.
- Recreate heavy or rich textures with joint compound mixed with water. Use a putty knife, broom or brush to apply the mixture to the drywall. Allow the application to dry, then paint to match the existing surface.