Here is a guide to the various techniques and styles of
drywall textures and finishes. If you need to get rid of that POPCORN ceiling
and replace with modern texture, or want to update your bathroom with stunning
trowel effect and faux glaze - give us a call !!
Tel: (214) 789-5832 email:
remodeling@themillwoodgroup.com
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This is the 1970's to 1980's "popcorn" texture found on ceilings. Also
known as "acoustic" or "cottage cheese". Very thick consistency, very
dated and generally disliked by buyers. |
This is "knockdown" also known as "skip trowel" Very popular in modern
homes. Excellent for living and bedrooms, and covers large blemishes and
uneven sheetrock fairly easily. |
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This is "orange peel" also known as "splatter". Very good for
retexturing over old light textures. Especially good for ceilings to
replace popcorn. |
This is called "Santa Fe" or "Spanish Knockdown". A very popular form of
hand trowel finish which works well with faux glazes and stains.
Particularly nice in smaller areas such as bathrooms. |
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An example of "slapbrush" sometimes referred to as "crows feet".
Popular in 60's homes. Rarely done nowadays except for matching repairs. |
"Spanish Knife" hand trowel texture is very good for larger areas such
as dining rooms. Works very well with faux glazes and special finish
paints. |
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"Adobe trowel" finish with mocha faux glaze finish - excellent for
bathrooms and small areas. |
An example of a "Spanish Knife" finish (above) with mocha glaze used in
an entry hall. Note the complimentary travertine tile floor. |
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An example of "Santa Fe" trowel finish simply painted with flat paint -
compliments the white wainscoting very well. |
Another example of "Adobe trowel" shown above, this time with a more
red/brown glaze over a magnolia base coat. |
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An elegant example of a small powder room with "Adobe Trowel"
texture and glaze on the walls. |
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more to come soon !! ............. |
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kitchens / bathrooms
