is there stuff you can add to paint?

Question

im going to paint my room, but i want the walls to feel different from smooth, or make it look different, if so what can i add

Answer 1

Adding sand does work, but a real pain if you ever want to walls to be smooth again. For more texture, spread some spackle (or gesso) to the wall first, then paint over it. I've also seen a wall painted, while the paint is wet, tissue paper is applied and then another layer of paint is added - adds texture and if you use colored tissue paper it adds depth and can bleed into the paint giving subtle coloring.

Answer 2

Go to Home Depot or other building supply store. I have seen several texture products that you can put in paint. The also have textured brushes, sponges and rollers that you can use to get different effects. Talk to the people at the paint counter. They should have suggestions as well.

Answer 3

I wouldn't add anything to the paint because in the future it's going to be a big pain in the *** to remove.

Try some paint effects instead - it's easier than you might think.

There's billions of good websites out there that could inspire you and tell you how to achieve whatever effect you like...

Here's one...
http://www.paintquality.co.uk/deco/paint/index.htm

Interior design magazines can be really inspirational too.

Have fun :)

Answer 4

check out liqutex's website they offer tones of different texture ideas....and you can but some of them in bulk,,they have free literature on all there products....you can see samples at fine art supply stores....or just use a bucket of Spackle....apply to wall and paint over...use several different texture tools available at Sherwin Williams paint store and home depot in the paint dept... Sherwin Williams and home depot both teach short free classes on textured walls and faux finishes...!AND THE KEY WORD HERE IS FREE CLASSES

Answer 5

certain brands sell textured paints (like suede, crackle, sand) but they are usually pretty expensive. i would try the sand idea... just test it on another surface before putting it on your walls! this would give you complete creative control over how much/little texture there is.

Answer 6

you can add anything to paint....let your imagination run wild....

Answer 7

use wallpaper instead.