[oxicottin]

Hello, I had all my ceilings textured awhile back and now I wanted to do the ceilings in some additions I added and wanted to match with existing texture. I never seen the guy apply the texture but I know he used "USG Topping Compound" and a round brush that was flat. I remember this because I asked how he did the texture and he complained that he didn't want to give all his "secrets" away but he showed me the brush in one of the buckets. Anyway, I wanted to duplicate this texture. What brush do I need and where can I get it and how is this technique accomplished?

Thanks,
Soggy

 

[oxicottin]

Any Ideas? OR could I have posted my question in the wrong section? If so can a moderator move it to the right section? Thanks!

 

[joenusz]

All I know is that most SW stores sell some drywall and texturing tools. Might take the picture in and see if they can set you up. I have no ideas, though.

 

[oxicottin]

Would this be what I'm looking for?

http://www.onlinedrywall.com/Horsehair_Single_Texture_Brush_Diamond_Wall_p/7065.htm

 

[bjbatlanta]

Hard to tell from the picture. There's no true pattern to the texture as usually seen with "stipple". There's sort of a discernible "starburst" pattern left from the brush. He may have just overlapped his brush "hits" so much there is no real pattern. The brush in the attachment COULD work, but hard to tell without actually seeing the existing ceiling up close. The basic idea is to thin the mud (I'd recommend regular ready mix) to the consistency of very thick paint. Take a 4" or 6" drywall knife and get the brush loaded with mud. "Stomp" it on the ceiling to get the excess mud out, but leave the bristles wet. (Set the brush on flat on an empty bucket lid when not using it.) Roll mud on with a 3/4" nap roller. Don't try to cover too large of an area or you'll have thin spots. After you roll maybe a 4' x4' area, come back with the brush and "stomp" the area to get the pattern. It's tough to get an exact match without the same brush, but you should be able to get close. Is the guy still around?? Might be easier to just have him come and do it....

 

[oxicottin]

Thanks for the reply! Yes the guy is still around, I don't think I would have him do it since I think he is a little pricey I might however just give him a call and see if he would tell me the brush he used so I can get this done. Any other ideas would be greatly appreciated! Oh you should us USG products since I manufacture the paperfaced cornerbead :thumbup:

 

[bjbatlanta]

I like the paper bead and use it on all new work I do. Need to get one of those "hoppers" for applying mud to the bead to put it up (for large jobs). Home Depot is pretty much all USG products, so for most of my work that's what I use. If I order from the supply house, it's whatever board they deliver. As far as mud, they carry a ready mix product called RUCO made by Southern Wall Products right here in the Atlanta area. It's as good as USG and a little cheaper....

 

[oxicottin]

yes the hoppers are nice and it makes things easier. You should also get the rollers for the angled or rounded bead to roll up and down the bead so you don't have to use a knife and it works great if you have alot of corners and if time is an issue. Its great to hear people are using the paperfaced bead! Just curious if you don't mind me asking, how is the new housing construction or remoding business doing in your area?


Thanks,
Soggy

 

[bjbatlanta]

Yeah, the rollers are probably the way to go. I don't do a lot of "production" finishing any more (getting too old) so not really worth the expense for basements/remodels. From what I've heard, new housing is slowly starting back up mostly in the high end market though. There are still a ton of foreclosures around. Remodeling is starting to pick back up, but not large scale jobs for the most part. People are doing repairs and some cosmetic stuff. Not much in the way of additions/basements yet. And the competition is cut-throat....