I took some wood paneling off of my walls, and I need to create crows feet wall texture in its place to match the rest of my walls.
How should I go about doing this? Are there any good resources that can help me? I know that there are slap brushes and crows feet brushes available. What consistency should the drywall mud be? Is the technique easy to do? Any drywall experts out there willing to share your techniques? Thanks.
2007-02-25 14:35:48 · 4 answers · asked by TruthMan 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
matching it to existing texture will be the hardest part. When I do a ceiling, I add 20 ounces of water to a 5 gallon bucket of topping compound to get the consistancy I want, get a mixer that attaches to a drill to mix it.. I apply the mud with a 3/4 nap roller, you may want to use a 3/8 nap depending on the thickness you are trying to achieve. and then stomp it with the crows foot. I've also seen it done by dipping the crows foot into the mud and then stomping the wall that way. I think it's easier to get a more even texture by rolling it on first.
If it seems to heavy, roll it out further, to thin, add more. Also turn off the heat in the area you are working in. This gives you more time to work with the mud. I've also seen it done by rolling the mud onto a board and then stomping the crows foot into that to load it up, and then stomp the wall. Keep a 6" putty knife handy, if you're not happy with how it's coming out, scrape it off before it drys.
If you're putting this onto drywall no prep work should be needed, same with plaster. If it's been painted, you may need to prime it or at the least rough it up with some sandpaper.
2007-02-25 18:22:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-07 07:42:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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How to do crows feet wall texturing?
I took some wood paneling off of my walls, and I need to create crows feet wall texture in its place to match the rest of my walls.
How should I go about doing this? Are there any good resources that can help me? I know that there are slap brushes and crows feet brushes available. What consistency...
2015-08-18 08:24:15 · answer #3 · answered by Franni 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, catch a crow. Tie a string to each foot. Hold on to the string and let the crow fly away. The string will pull his feet clean off. Then, you can use the feet for the texturing.
2007-02-25 14:40:50 · answer #4 · answered by SA16 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Invite over some old people and slam there faces against the wall. Although they wear out fast you will need a lot of replacements.
2007-02-25 14:45:49 · answer #5 · answered by oldmanwitastick 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
feather will work also a straw from a broom will work.
2007-03-01 07:02:46 · answer #6 · answered by duc602 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋