| QUESTION: I saw your web
site and found it to be very informative. I was wondering if you could
help me. When I patch it always looks flat and sticks out. It
does not match the surrounding wall. I think it is called orange peel.
I was wondering if there was a sponge or some sort of a tool to help
it blend in. ANSWER: It sounds like you have a
textured wall to match. You can use joint compound that is
thinned down to the consistency of runny oatmeal to provide the
matching texture. You would apply the compound to match the
surrounding area. For a texture finish, a paint roller may work
fine to provide the texture. For what is called "knockdown" you
would take a stucco tampico brush (a home store will know what this
is) and splatter on the mix, let it dry 10-15 minutes and then draw
your 10-inch drywall knife over the top to knock down the textured
surface flat if that's what you have surrounding. Basically
match your surrounding area using whatever technique will work - with
a small area you should be able to take your time and do this without
expensive equipment like a power sprayer. When done (and well
dried), prime and paint - you may wish to repaint the entire section
of the wall so the paint matches well. |
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