Textured walls are a popular trend in most homes across the US and around the world. The knockdown texture which is the most popular textured wall is considered by most homeowners to be closely associated with orange peel texturing, although the differences between the two are quite significant.
What is a knockdown texture?
This is a wall texture that rests between an orange peel wall and a flat wall. It provides the walls with a mottled texture that gives the walls a new life. For a local contractor to apply the knockdown texture, water will be added to a joint compound. Using a trowel, the mixture will be applied on the wall. As it dries, a trowel will be used to formalize an aesthetic appeal.
Most homes have flat walls, and since homeowners often tend to look for ways they can enhance the appearance of their homes without overspending, a great solution is the use of knockdown texture to make the walls look stylish at a reasonable price. Once the texture is on the wall, an extra layer of colored paint can be added.
What is the difference between knockdown texture and orange peel texture?
Most homeowners confuse the two textures. Although both provide an enhanced appeal, orange peel texture produces an orange skin on the walls, together with a bumpier surface which is different from what the knockdown texture provides.
Types of Knockdown Texture
Splatter
Splatter is the most common knockdown texture that uses an intricate splotch pattern to bring out the classic Spanish lace stucco look. A spray is first applied on the wall, and a knockdown knife is used to flatten the peaks to achieve a low-profile texture on the wall.
When applying it on a ceiling, the process can get messy because of the downward splash. Now, since a hopper gun is used, you need to set up the room for this procedure to be less messy, compared to both storm and mud trowel types.
Stomp
This is a prominent texture that presents a higher elevation surface compared to mud or splatter trowel. A paint roller is used to apply the mixture of water and ready-to-mix drywall mud. A crows-foot brush that has stiff bristles is used to stomp the mud. Lastly, a knockdown knife flattens the mud.
Mud trowel
Drywall mud is applied using a drywall trowel that causes the mud to skip across the ceiling or the wall, leaving sparsely textured globules on the wall surface.
