How to cover a textured wall

How-to on adding wall texture using a hopper gun

The previous owners did some renovations and most of the things they did I was grateful for like the fire pit, new driveway, and adding the plumbing for a downstairs bathroom. But they retextured some of the walls and I wasn't a fan of how deep the texturing was or the fact that it was...Read More

So I think they're catching on to me at my job... I keep diving into DIY projects to avoid actual work. Anyway.... I had removed wallpaper from a wall, and I needed to match the texture of the other three walls in the room. Sooooo, I went to the store and bought some joint compound:…

If you've been following my home remodels, you know I am not a fan of rough wall texture and do a lot of skim coating to get smooth walls. Skim coating means skimming a thin

This step-by-step guide on how to wallpaper textured walls includes info on how to skim coat to install a mural for an accent wall or room.

Wallpaper is such a great way to add an accent wall to any room, but don't make the same mistake as us. Here's how to put up wallpaper with textured wall!

Can you wallpaper over wallpaper? Explore the possibilities of revitalizing your space with wallpaper, ensuring a fresh look with minimal effort.

I hate the textured walls in the kitchen & Trevor's room. Someday maybe i'll get around to doing this... How to skim coat walls (smoothing walls with a lot of damage or a textured paint job). Using prime first and a roller.

Wall texture is very common here in TX. We have knockdown texture on every single wall in out house and let's just say it is NOT my cup of tea. I've wanted to do a dining room accent wall for a while, but the very first step before even thinking about an accent wall was getting rid of the wall texture in my dining room.Don't forget to check out more home projects like my DIY outdoor kitchen and how to refinish a wood front door!Affiliate Links have been used in this post. The purchase of…

Would you like to learn how to do a paint technique called Frottage? The entire wall along one side of the shop is our vignette wall. This is where we do certain paint techniques, like Frottage. My sons were busy creating a vignette around this Paris Grey dresser, and the next space would be done using a technique called Frottage. First get some newspaper! This technique, Frottage, is from Annie Sloan's newest book, Colour Recipes. The guys did a base layer of Coco Chalk Paint. Very quickly…

Annoyed by an uneven or ugly wall? Here's how you can decorate it and make it look amazing with these great tips and solutions to try.

Drywall 101: Using Joint Compound for a Stucco Wall Finish - Detailed Tutorial

*THIS POST CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS AND IS PAID FOR IN PART BY PARTNERSHIPS WITH The Home Depot . Our powder bathroom falls into an odd priority list. It’s a frequently used room, however it wasn’t a high priority room like the kitchen, family room, or dining room. So instead of giving the powder room a […]

Myron R. Ferguson offers five tips for a method that improves production and cuts down on strenuous work

Can you wallpaper over textured walls? If your walls aren't perfectly smooth, can you adhere peel and stick or traditional paste wallpaper?

use tissue paper for an easy textured ceiling that hides unevenness better than paint alone:

We love wallpaper. Give us wallpaper on ceilings, or removable wallpaper in rental spaces or dorm rooms. We’ll take it anywhere—it can be a great, bold way to add some personality to your space. But sometimes, you move into a home with existing wallpaper that’s just not your style and you’re not up for a complete wallpaper removal project, so can you just paint over it?

A few years ago I wrote about a distressed glazing technique which has a distressed feel to it, a way we developed to add visual texture to your walls that doesn’t like a stock rag rolling. Here, we take this process one step further. The look is both soft and contemporary, works well in urban environments, and is still livable. It’s unique every time, and in this example we’re emphasizing a linear quality, as if the “concrete” was poured into a wood formwork.

Your foyer is the first thing your guests see when they walk into your home, so why not make it spectacular? Crocodile walls in a few easy steps I love&nbsp…