This will allow the compound to stick to the brush and ceiling properly for the next step. You will paint the compound onto your surface with a paint roller made for rough textures. Stir the joint compound with a paint stick to loosen it up then pour/scoop it into a paint pan. Wait a couple hours for the paint to dry before applying the compound. Before priming, take the time to patch any areas in need. I typically use Zinsser primer on most projects. It provides a protective barrier between the joint compound and the ceiling. This step was a must for us because when we removed our upper cabinets, the ceiling surface was unfinished. This loosens up the bristles for when you go to create the slapbrush texture. Per the instructions on the texture brush, you will want to soak the brush in a bucket of warm water for at least an hour, but preferably overnight. Joint Compound – Texture/Slap Brush – Paint Roller-Rough Textures Instructions Soak Texture Brush Though this isn’t a glamorous post with beautiful, dreamy pictures, I think it can serve as a great resource for the hundreds of thousands of homes with slapbrush ceilings. Luckily, it blends in perfectly, and it was just one of the many ways we saved money by completing a project ourselves. After I felt semi-comfortable with my abilities, I gathered a list of supplies from various sources and just went for it. My biggest hurdle was just trying to figure out what this type of texture is called. I spent hours searching for videos and articles on how to mimic a slapbrush texture with little to no help. Paying someone to do this was not an option because I knew it would be an inexpensive project if I could just figure out how to do it myself. All of these things would expose unfinished parts of our ceiling, which would need to be repaired. Our kitchen plans included expanding a walkway, replacing cabinets, and tearing out our existing pantry. Plus, the thought of somehow removing this texture throughout our house sounds like an absolute nightmare! Is it even possible? I grew up in a house with this type of ceiling, so it really doesn’t bother me. It’s the kind of ceiling that you can see different images in every time you look at it. One of the joys of living in a home built in the early 80s is having a slapbrush ceiling.
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