How to do crows feet wall texturing?

Question

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.

Answer 1

Back in the 70s and 80s this texture was popular and I did several jobs. You'll need a large wash tub to mix your joint compound in. Joint compound is usually cheaper when purchased in 4 gallon box containers. A paint store could probably advise you on how many square feet of wall area 4 gallons will cover. Put the joint compound in a tub and add some water. Stir it thoroughly with a paddle bit until the compound is consistent. Remember to start out conservatively because you can always add a little more water to thin it down to a workable mixture. Wet your crows foot brush and get the compound on its bristles by just immersing it into the compound. Start applying it to the wall at a corner and work your way around from that point. It'll take some practice. You can always blade off the wet texture and start over if you're not happy with your initial application. If it's too wet it will be a mess to work with. But if it's too dry and to will make pointed tips that when hardened and painted can take your hide off! Good luck!

Answer 2

different brush configurations @ the paint store

water down some s/r mud a little thinner than pudding, dip, stomp, as it is jut about dry, drag it with a wide scraper to make it flat ( so it can be rolled, yet still seen - no stalagtites... mites?? )