wondering if anyone knows how to paint a wall the same texture as rhino skin. An unknown art. Help if you know

Question

The paint looks like glossy black, but the texture is of rhino skin. I think it has something to do with cheese cloth but i have no idea of the process to do it.

Answer 1

Apply the top coat of thick paint with a sponge or a special design surface tool. Check a paint store for the right tool then go on line for painting supplies or Home Depot. Once you find out which tool it is you can get one and save money too. If you know any drywall carpenters they are your best bet for free advise.

Answer 2

I've applied thousands of gallons of paint and have a suggestion.

The longer the nap, the more texture any paint will produce. The thicker the paint, the more it will aid in texturing.

You could attempt an open weave fabric, though cheese cloth is fine enough that it would take yards of it wrapped on a roller to effectively texture in a pattern. If that's an experiment you wish to try, I suggest a foam roller cover as opposed to Nap. I might even be tempted to load the foam roller cover and let it set then wrap it and proceed.

My suggestions may not work at all, and I rarely advise texturing anything as a change in mood might cause difficulty after the fact. I prefer faux finishing. Beyond that I believe, last time I was close to a Rhino, the skin is actually more a cross hatch look, similar to human skin thats aged.

Rev. Steven

Answer 3

you could just cut slots through a roller and make your own texture pattern....using dry wall mud, make texture with roller, then spray over with high gloss black, thats how i'd do it, but i'm a union man.

Answer 4

it is similar to ostrich skin ,it is a very complicated and time consuming not to mention expensive faux technique involving several glazes and also stencils along with special bonding agents...leave it to the pros...the average homeowner cant tackle this technique. ...painting contractor