Knock-Down Ceiling Texture [Complete Guide]

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[manuelsfishnet]

Well Said, sir. I'm a drywall installer for 40 years and this show was spot on, What I like the best you explained it in a small area to better educate a DIY Homeowner, I like the detailed steps that make a difference to any beginner or myself who been away from it for so long and needed a reminder, I thank you for a job well done. A message to everyone looking at this video, excellent instructions and well said with this show, I'm certain your project will be well done, and proud of your DIY.

[boomcity]

Thanks for being straightforward and complete. I weeded through numerous other videos that were short of information, long on life stories and full of bad jokes. Your videos are always concise and complete. Thank you!

[kerrydailey]

Your video was very helpful. Love. the way you had "a lot less talk with a lot more action ". Thank you for making the job seem easy. and instructions fast and easy.

[komori]

I've watched a number of knock-down videos and this is by far the best I've seen!!! Well done as always!

[Scottyd]

He is very thorough in this video. I used it to do knockdown for my first time ind it is super simple. Takes a little bit to figure out how you want the sprayer to spray, but the knockdown is super easy. I used an 18 inch knockdown squeegee and was just fine. Most important thing to take from this video is the dry time. As he points out that when it starts to lose that glistening effect is when you start the knockdown.

[Ka_Gg]

Thanks so much for this video. Legit answered all my questions. This is considered a "longer" video but there is so much info in this.

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[doctordrywallrepairFL]

35 years in the industry and texturing is not popular in the NE but in Florida it is everywhere. We are going to start using sprayers to refinish popcorn removal so since you have the sprayer we will be doing more texturing on repairs. Good help.

[chrisbailey]

Great info! Just completed a knockdown ceiling in a bedroom and bathroom, had uneven drywall thicknesses after a remodel and this texture did the trick! Looks perfect! Used a hopper/gun bought at harbor freight with a medium tip. Be sure to purchase the valve and air chuck fittings, as they are sold separate!!!

[LunkerFishing]

I have a hopper but never used it on a project I was doing. Thanks for this video. It answered a bunch of questions for me about how to do this.

[martinlemke]

I never used a sprayer, watching your demonstration and the precautions to take, and the air pressure I need the ball valve is a good idle giving you better control, I thank you for the demonstration, it was well done

[toddanderson]

I bought a cheap sprayer from Harbor Freight and used my pancake compressor to do one whole room. I thinned out Plus 3 and used that as texture for an orange peel look. An air shut off valve on the gun would have been a HUGE help and I was really surprised that the compressor was sufficient. It was a real mess, but it covered up all of my poor drywall work.

[miltonwelch]

Thanks Shannon! You usually explain very well and know what you're talking about; keep up the good work!

[jeffcollins]

Very Good instructional video. The pace of your delivery and the complete description of the process, including tool descriptions and materials explanations, are fantastic, keep up with the helpful vids!

[allenstipek]

This is one of the best DIY videos I've ever seen. Nice work.

[blackstonerich]

Great video, I’m doing a bedroom ceiling tomorrow so I feel pretty confident now, didn’t know that I should primer and paint the ceiling first, thanks again 😊

[jamesgrimes]

Really a great guide for this project. I've come back to it every time I do knockdown

[slinky]

Shannon been watching for over 6 years now

[chelseaalionar]

Thank you so much for doing this video!!! It was SO helpful for a first-timer!!!

[clintonweckesser]

Thank you! I need to try to match a knock down in Mt laundry room and messed it up. This video definitely helped. God bless and thanks for sharing.

[jiwbink]

Shannon,
Like all the videos you've made, very informative, AND to the point!
HARD TO BELIEVE YOU'VE BEEN HERE TEN YEARS, AND ONLY HAVE 677 I SUBS!
WTH IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE??
THANKS FOR THESE VIDEOS!!