Because textured walls are not nice and smooth it makes it a little harder to paint them.
How To Paint Knockdown Walls. We applied a knockdown texture to the ceiling and walls in our master bedroom, and it turned out quite well. This article talks about the tools and techniques you need to do the job.
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I used spackling & primer as well as spray knockdown texture (since the area was so small). Most professionals prime the drywall before applying the texture and then paint after you've. This is so easily done with the patented(7472450) triple s faux painting system.
You can't knock down wall texture, though, until you've gotten some on the wall, and a paint roller is a convenient tool for this part of the job.
It can be mistaken for orange peel texture. Sometimes it will state on the roller if it is for. A great way to enhance or to bring out the knockdown texture is to apply a color wash faux finish to the wall. Painting over the area doesn't conceal the difference in wall surfaces and unless your planning on just hanging a picture over the blemish, you'll need to get it back to its original state.
