Simple Method to Match Knockdown Texture

A very SIMPLE method with SURPRISINGLY GOOD results!!!

Tools I use often:
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Drywall knives:
Mud Pan with Grip!! (This is the BOMB! You will thank me!)

Hawk and Trowels
13 inch hawk:
13 inch trowels:
12 inch trowels:
14 inch trowels:

Auto tools
Mud tubes and applicator:
Flushers
Handle adjustable
Corner roller (head only, you may need another handle)

[MimMim-hsrs]

It's 2:30 am and I'm ready to fix a dang patch that's driving me crazy first thing in the morning, I cannot thank you enough for sharing this video, God bless you.

[c.m.bigler]

So refreshing to come upon a video that delivers fully. I appreciate your method of getting right down to business and not coming off like a robotic psychopath. The video is easy on the eyes, not overproduced and over edited. The title doesn't lie. The thumbnail let's you know it's not a spray method. It's perfect. Not selling, not bloviating. Perfect.

[aysegulike]

best result back by visuals, cheap, quick to get to, no left over cans and sprays wasted. thank you.

[SounDiZLife]

Hey boss, just wanted to take a second to say thank you, I actually can’t count the amount of times your videos have helped me when I just needed some friendly reminders and a refresher how to do stuff, so keep it up man you rock, no pun intended, lol

[ThePianoMan]

I'm impressed with this simple method. I've got a "finished" area of 18"X18" to do (among others) fixing up my home. It looks like "less splatter is better" so when you knock it down, you don't get too much flat surface. (You can always add more splatter later if more plateau is needed)

[drewpurvis]

Excellent technique and an even better video! Awesome. Thank you for getting right down to the business and then following the video all the way through painting so we could see the final result. I've got a 5"x5" patch in my ceiling I am going to fix up tonight. Thanks again!

[kregchapman]

that is amazing!! the last time i repaired a 5" by 5" hole in the wall it took me about 45 minutes to dig out the hopper, power up the air compressor and lay down plastic for only about 4 seconds of spraying with the hopper gun. I will certainly try this next time.

[cyberpuddy]

When using the “USG brush method” to apply mud for texturing, it’s important that the mud be the right consistency. I think mine was too thick. Most of it ended up not being shot forward onto the wall by the brush’s bristles, but adhering to my fingers, then plopping onto the floor. (This was confusing and frustrating, because that’s not what was on the USG video. (I hadn’t yet discovered Vancouver Carpenter.)) However, I did end up with a nice amount of the really small bits of mud (stardust-like sprinkles) hitting the wall. To get the larger blobs of mud on the wall, I went “pre-schooler” on it, dipping my fingertips into the mud and tapping the wall randomly to create bigger blotches of mud of various sizes. I then knocked it all down with the knife. It looked pretty darn good. I was happy and proud of myself for improvising my way to a good result. ;)

[edover]

Laughed out loud watching this video Ben, hilarious and I know I’ll end up using this technique sometime. Of course in western Canada we generally only need to do this on ceilings, but what a great trick.

[andreasshizas]

1st... I just want to say I always enjoy your videos, especially the texturing ones, I've never had the match it, but now I have an idea how to go about doing it and come pretty damn close forever have to do any drywall repair so I want to say thank you for that

[Nativtexan]

I can attest that this method does work, did it just this past weekend and it matched great! Trick is to get the mud thin so it splatters well.

[awideman]

I dig all of your videos, man. You inspired me to just grin and bare it and get some annoying nail pops done around the home. I appreciate your toolkit its very versatile and effective

[tetsudo]

I tried this exact technique with a flexible metal blade last week, flicking spackle thinned with water on gaps next to can lights that did not cover the sheetrock. Next time I will use a brush! Thanks

[CandelarioSanchez-jiqq]

I really think it’s a great idea will keep this in mind instead of setting up the hopper for such a small area thanks 👍

[travelsizedlions]

Thank you for sharing such a simple trick! Worked like a charm!

[klmbuilders]

We had to match a heavy dash stucco exterior finish one time. We basically did the same thing except we just threw the finish on!

[wonkarope]

Just tried it out and was pleasantly surprised with the results.

[HaroldDGlez]

Haha. I'm glad I kept watching. I was just gona comment. That that is not a knockdown texture. Lol. Then you moved to the right patch. Cool

[briangoss]

Outstanding! You're a true craftsman in your field, sure appreciate you sharing your knowledge!!

[musicwhiz]

Been watching your skate channel for years but this one is a hidden gem as well!