Patching and Plastering - Creating an easy-to-do knockdown finish

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tr1cia
06-11-07, 10:59 AM
Hi,

I need to create a subtle knockdown finish for a wall that I'll be Faux Finishing. So, basically, I just want to make the Faux Finish a little more appealing. The knockdown will help with the color variations in the Faux. I heard that there is some kind of knockdown texture spray that you can get in the paint stores?

I'm trying to create the effect in these pictures
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Thanks!

Cienega32
06-18-07, 12:57 PM
I've used the spray-on knockdown once or twice and the can says to prime before and after usage.
XSleeper
06-20-07, 08:52 PM
The only "easy" way to create knockdown is to do it the way it's supposed to be done. By thinning mud, spraying it on the wall with a hopper nice and thick, letting it evaporate for a bit, then lightly trowel it flat.

ecman51`
06-21-07, 07:44 AM
Can a more DIY friendly method be employed where say one were to apply ready mud with a paint roller to get a heavy stipple, and then wait for peaks to dry some, and then lightly trowel that, to cut down on renting hopper, and the mess?
XSleeper
06-21-07, 11:09 AM
It will still be a mess, but yes, you could thin mud in a 5 gallon bucket, roll it on with a paint roller and pole, then while it is still wet, stomp it with a stomp texture brush and then let it set up for a bit before lightly knocking down the high points with a 12" knife or trowel.

You'll want plenty of drop cloths, masking tape and paper.
thezster
06-22-07, 07:09 AM
While I use a hopper sprayer for larger jobs.... I am usually successful on smaller jobs by thinning the drywall mud to thick pancake batter consistency - then dabbing it on using a variety of "application tools" to get the desired texture. Those tools range from sea sponges/paint brushes/old rags/flicking my fingers/crumpled printer paper/etc..... followed by a very light hand on the drywall blade to do the actual knockdown. Experimentation and patience is the key.....