A simple paint job is sometimes all you need to bring a room together. But texturing adds a dynamic component to your interior without having to invest in tiling or wallpapering. For great results, all you need are the right tools, skills, and some creativity. As the leading experts in St. Louis, MO, E and E Painting LLC share some insight about the craft. 

If you’re a DIY fanatic, read on for advice from the pros:

Getting the Right Tools

To texture your walls or ceiling, you will need, at the bare minimum, primer, paint rollers, and pre-mixed joint compound (also known as “mud”). To get interesting textures, you can use a variety of tools, some of which may seem unlikely. For instance, among brushes, paint knives, and sponges, you can achieve great results with crumpled plastic bags too. There are also special design rollers that usually feature flowers or leaves.

Mixing the Joint Compound

First, give your wall a smooth layer of primer. Next, you’ll need to get your joint compound to the right consistency by adding water. To achieve the texture you desire, you’ll need to experiment a little to find the right consistency. Once you have it, apply the “mud” with any of the tools mentioned above.

General Texturing Advice

There are numerous ways to create the perfect design, and few wrong answers—it all depends on your preferences and taste. Whatever you choose, avoid having someone help you apply it. This may seem counterintuitive for such a big job, but more than one person texturing will likely result in an inconsistent design. Also, try experimenting with more than one layer: for instance, one layer of rough texturing for the background, followed by a layer of texturing from a design roller.

A great texturing job adds character to your interior design. If you’d rather leave the job to the professionals, E and E Painting LLC will gladly lead the project to fulfill your vision. For a consultation and estimate, give the St. Louis, MO-based team a call at (314) 399-9387. More information about the local painting contractors is available on their website.