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DRYWALL TEXTURES

We are great at matching textures, which is a vital part of the magic in making your drywall problems simply disappear, whether its a common spray texture or something more exotic, such as a brush, knife, trowel or comb, we guarantee to match it. 

COMMON SPRAY TEXTURES
A splatter texture is comprised of various sized droplets applied by spraying of drywall compound.
Splatter

A Splatter texture consist of loosely and varying size droplets of drywall compound, sprayed with a compressor and hopper, leaving a flat background.

An Orange Peel texture consist of smaller, tightly sprayed droplets of drywall compound, creating a finish that looks very much like the peel of an orange.
Orange Peel

An Orange Peel texture consist of smaller, tightly sprayed droplets of drywall compound, creating a finish that looks very much like the peel of an orange.

A light knockdown texture begins as a splatter texture, that is allowed to partially set up, than flattened down with a knockdown knife, leaving a stucco like finish. This is likely the most popular texture and found in a majority of homes in the Southwest.
Light Knockdown

A light knockdown texture begins as a typical splatter patten, that is allowed to partially set up, than flattened down with a knockdown knife, leaving a stucco like finish. This is likely the most popular texture and found in a majority of homes in the Southwest.

A medium knockdown texture begins as a splatter texture, that is allowed to partially set up, than flattened down with a knockdown knife, leaving a stucco like finish. This is likely the most popular texture and found in a majority of homes in the Southwest.
Medium Knockdown

A medium knockdown texture begins as a medium splatter pattern, that is allowed to partially set up, than flattened down with a knockdown knife, leaving a stucco like finish. This is likely the most popular texture and found in a majority of homes in the Southwest.

A heavy knockdown texture begins as a splatter texture, that is allowed to partially set up, than flattened down with a knockdown knife, leaving a stucco like finish. This is likely the most popular texture and found in a majority of homes in the Southwest.
Heavy Knockdown

A heavy knockdown texture begins as a heavy splatter pattern, that is allowed to partially set up, than flattened down with a knockdown knife, leaving a stucco like finish. This is likely the most popular texture and found in a majority of homes in the Southwest.

ACCOUSTICAL TEXTURES
AKA "POPCORN"

Acoustical texture, better known as Popcorn, became popular in the 1960's and remained a until the mid 1980's. Although its acoustical properties were useful, it became a contractor favorite as it was easily applied and great for hiding sub-par drywall finishing.

Acoustical texture contained asbestos up until the late 1970's, if you want to remove your popcorn ceiling texture, you should have it tested if your home was built before 1983. If it comes back positive, don't fret, you can encapsulate your ceiling with a new layer of drywall over it, also known as enveloping, this is a great, cost effective alternative to asbestos abatement

A heavy knockdown texture begins as a splatter texture, that is allowed to partially set up, than flattened down with a knockdown knife, leaving a stucco like finish. This is likely the most popular texture and found in a majority of homes in the Southwest.
Light Popcorn Texture

A light popcorn texture can be applied when the drywall finish is at a level 4 drywall finish.

A  heavy popcorn texture suggest that more finish work is likely needed once the popcorn is removed. When a popcorn ceiling is painted with a sheen paint, it becomes much more difficult to remove, as the tips of the popcorn must be broken off be for an moisture can wick in the material. ​ With a heavy application, it's common to create some damage to the drywall as the popcorn is difficult to remove, be cautious not to over wet the ceiling, as the drywall compound in the joints and joint tape can reconstitute and become loose or damaged, requiring additional and unnecessary work to correct.
Heavy Popcorn Texture

A  heavy popcorn texture suggest that more finish work is likely needed once the popcorn is removed. When a popcorn ceiling is painted with a sheen paint, it becomes much more difficult to remove, as the tips of the popcorn must be broken off be for an moisture can wick in the material.

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With a heavy application, it's common to create some damage to the drywall as the popcorn is difficult to remove, be cautious not to over wet the ceiling, as the drywall compound in the joints and joint tape can reconstitute and become loose or damaged, requiring additional and unnecessary work to correct.

 BRUSH TEXTURES
A Crows foot texture is found in many homes built in the 1950's to the late 1970's. When done correctly, it is very aesthetic.
Crows Foot AKA Slap Brush

A Crows foot texture is found in many homes built in the 1950's

to the late 1970's. When done correctly, it is very aesthetic.

The Stomp texture is a Crows foot texture that is void of any pattern, leaving no space untouched and many times, contains swirling lines, it also is found in many homes built in the 1950's to the late 1970's. This is also a very aesthetic texture, if you use a thin drywall compound, creating a low profile finish.
Stomp

The Stomp texture is a Crows foot texture that is void of any pattern, leaving no space untouched and many times, contains swirling lines, it also is found in many homes built in the 1950's to the late 1970's. This is also a very aesthetic texture, if you use a thin drywall compound, creating a low profile finish.

The Stipple texture is created using a round brush and can be very attractive addition your accent wall. 
Stipple

The Stipple texture is created using a round brush and can be very attractive addition your accent wall. 

TOOL TEXTURES
The Santa Fe is a beautiful texture that gives your walls and ceilings a stucco like appearance akin to the adobe homes and structures found throughout the Southwest, especially in the state of New Mexico.
Santa Fe

The Santa Fe is a beautiful texture that gives your walls and ceilings a stucco like appearance akin to the adobe homes and structures found throughout the Southwest, especially in the state of New Mexico.

ARTISTIC TEXTURES
The Comb swirl texture is also called fish scale and applied in a consistent pattern of of overlapping half-circles, creating a stunning and hypnotizing ceiling. This texture is popular in the historic area North Dallas, Texas.
 Comb Swirl

The Comb swirl texture is also called fish scale and applied in a consistent pattern of of overlapping half-circles, creating a stunning and hypnotizing ceiling. This texture is popular in the historic area North Dallas, Texas.

The Comb swirl texture is also called fish scale and applied in a consistent pattern of of overlapping half-circles, creating a stunning and hypnotizing ceiling. This texture is popular in the historic area North Dallas, Texas.

The Comb swirl texture is applied in a consistent pattern of of overlapping half-circles, with deep angular lines, creating a stunning and hypnotizing ceiling.

 Brush Swirl
The Brush swirl texture is also called Fish Scale texture and is applied in a consistent pattern of of overlapping half-circles, that have many lines that only scratch the surface.

The Brush swirl texture is also called Fish Scale texture and is applied in a consistent pattern of of overlapping half-circles, that have many lines that only scratch the surface.

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