Just replace a garage tall window with a 3 x5 unit. All done except matching the sheet rock finish. Without a gun I’m stumped. Need to duplicate what looks like a splatter and slight knock down. Already tried various course sponges. whisk brush. Sure would welcome other ideas.
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Sheet rock finish
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Old tool guy
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If you’re trying to match splatter finish … need to shoot it on the wall.
Tim in Indiana
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They sell spray cans of texture. You can get them at Home Depot, Menards, Lowes, etc.
It's not the best way to do it but if you don't have a texture hopper gun it is the next best option.
It's not the best way to do it but if you don't have a texture hopper gun it is the next best option.
kaymccampbell
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I've been known to dip a whisk broom in the mud, and give it a whack on a board, or run my fingers through it. Splatter finishes are as unique as the mud monkey.
WoodsTruck
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I've had to do small repairs.
The texture cans can do ok, use a piece of cardboard to test the pattern first.
Hopper gun I rented on a bigger project but the texture didn't match as well but was uniform.
The texture cans can do ok, use a piece of cardboard to test the pattern first.
Hopper gun I rented on a bigger project but the texture didn't match as well but was uniform.
Not sure if I'm following what you're after but can you blot it with a sponge to pull it up let it set up a bit and run a piece of lexan (or something smooth) to knock it down a bit. I think it was already mentioned but you can dip a stiff nylon scrub brush into compound run your fingers back on it and it will splatter the compound on wall. Start slow and continue until you get coverage you're looking for.
Thanks, didn‘t key in on Kays use of fingers. I may have used that technique in the past, but somehow it got purged from my memory bank.Not sure if I'm following what you're after but can you blot it with a sponge to pull it up let it set up a bit and run a piece of lexan (or something smooth) to knock it down a bit. I think it was already mentioned but you can dip a stiff nylon scrub brush into compound run your fingers back on it and it will splatter the compound on wall. Start slow and continue until you get coverage you're looking for.
Well, went back to it after I finished siding the garage. What worked was a stiff course scrub brush. Load it up w/ wet mud, wipe off excess and stab it on the wall. Took a little technique to get just the right amount to transfer, then a light pass w/ a trowel. Thanks everyone.