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   IMERC | Jul 25, 2005 09:01am | #1

   what style of KD texture do you have???

    

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   ovi | Jul 25, 2005 09:04am | #2

   I am not familiar with different types of textures, definetely is not a pop corn one, looks more like a brushed one!?

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   IMERC | Jul 25, 2005 09:13am | #3

   looks like it was swirled on?

   what have you tried??? 

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   ovi | Jul 25, 2005 09:16am | #6

   I have tried to plaster some mud , wait 10-15 minutes and go over with a trowel!?

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   IMERC | Jul 25, 2005 09:20am | #7

   try daubbing on the mud instead of troweling.. make it look like a mountain range.. wait 20 min or so and then flatten the mud...

   maybe what you have was rollered on.. 

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   ovi | Jul 25, 2005 09:31am | #8

   you say that I should mix some mud with some water to make more fluid and roll it over with a regular paint roller!?

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   IMERC | Jul 25, 2005 09:34am | #9

   what we are trying to do is figure out what your texture looks like... 

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   ovi | Jul 25, 2005 09:41am | #10

   ooks like it was swirled on,because streaks are running in a random pattern!?

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   IMERC | Jul 25, 2005 09:43am | #11

   try watered mud and use a masons brush to swirl it on...

   if you don't like what you see wipe it off and try again.. 

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   ovi | Jul 25, 2005 09:46am | #12

   thanks a lot!

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   IMERC | Jul 25, 2005 09:48am | #13

   yur welcome..

   have fun now.... ya hear.. 

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   Woodbutcher | Jul 25, 2005 10:33am | #14

   In my experience, the only way to get a good match with knockdown texture is to already be really experienced at it.  As has been mentioned already, the good thing about drywall texture is that if at first you don't suceed, wipe it off and try again.

   Posting a picture would help us considerably in coming up with good advice and techniques.

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   IMERC | Jul 25, 2005 09:15am | #4

   does it look like stucco??? 

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   IMERC | Jul 25, 2005 09:16am | #5

   can you post a picture?? 

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   AdamGreisz | Jul 25, 2005 07:49pm | #15

   You could try using hot mud. Trowel it on flat. Using your trowel pull the mud straight out from the wall leaving small ridges. Let the hot mud start to set and use the trowel to knock it down with circular strokes. You could also try a sponge for softer edges on the knock down.

   Hot mud is not as forgiving as joint compound so it might be wise to try on a sample board (sheetrock scrap) first.

   The old plaster technique was to use a stiff brissel brush (6-8 " hairs) and fling it on the wall. They would then knock it down with a wet sponge or trowel.

   Spray texture from a rented hopper is easily knocked down. The stuff from the small cans typically does not go heavy enough.

   Texture options are endless but a little trial and error ( samples) should get you close. Be creative. I matched a plaster texture from the fifties in my existing house. Looked so good the wife had me add it to remodeled areas from a 60's renovation.

   Pictures would help the forum define probable materials and style.

   Wood is Good

   Adam Greisz

   Owen Roberts Group

   10634 East Riverside Drive # 100

   Bothell, WA 98011

   http://www.owenrobertsgroup.com

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   ovi | Jul 25, 2005 11:35pm | #17

   thanks a lot!

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   IMERC | Jul 26, 2005 08:05am | #18

   hot mud is for the more experienced..

   stick with the regular mud... you'll thank yurself many times over.. 

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   JohnSprung | Jul 25, 2005 08:43pm | #16

   I'll be having the same problem soon, taking out a door for my stepdaughter.  Haven't tried it yet, but I bought an aerosol can of "knockdown texture" stuff from the paint department at HD.  The pictures on the can look like what we'll be trying to match. 

   If it works, great.  If not, I'll re-texture that whole wall.

    

   -- J.S.