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Drywall is an excellent surface on which to apply eye-catching textures to enhance a room. Trowels, knives, sprayers, and brushes are among the tools contractors use to create interesting consistencies and patterns. If you are set to embark on a home remodeling journey, consider drywall techniques to inspire your creative vision.

5 Drywall Textures for Home Remodeling

1. Swirl

Swirl textures often are applied to ceilings. They create subtle and even mesmerizing circular patterns that also look fantastic on walls, seeming to dance on the surface. A painting and drywall expert sometimes will mix in silica sand to add roughness and depth.

2. Popcorn

Home remodelingAlso known as the cottage cheese look, popcorn ceilings were a staple for builders and home remodeling companies starting in the 1950s. The texture usually is applied to ceilings with a sprayer and works well as a soundproofing measure.

3. Comb

A comb drywall treatment is similar to the swirl technique and creates a finely detailed pattern. This line-heavy texture works particularly well with Asian-inspired home remodeling projects.

4. Orange Peel

Orange peel textures first gained popularity in the 1980s among homeowners in the Southwest and resemble the peel of citrus fruits. They are applied as a fine spray to disguise underlying drywall and sometimes appear as splatters.

5. Stomp & Slapbrush

Stomp and slapbrush textures are favorite options for ceilings but also work well to disguise unsightly or slightly damaged walls. Other names for this application include crow’s-feet, panda paws, and tiger skin.

 

Henry’s Services, a home remodeling company in Anchorage, AK, specializes in painting and drywall, custom texture matching, mold removal, and fire and water damage restoration. They have been serving the area since 1962 and provide 24/7 emergency services. Call (907) 344-4200 to request an estimate and visit their website for more information about their work. Like them on Facebook for additional tips and ideas.

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