I have some areas that need touching up, and obviously I'd like to match the existing texture. It looks like this: https://imgur.com/PcI2On0

I tried one of these texture sprays but it came out like this (using the finest spray).

Any idea how to match the texture more closely? Thanks!

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Proximity_Intel t1_j977emj wrote on February 19, 2023 at 7:58 PM

Honestly, it will always look like a patch until you respray the whole wall.

ComfortableGrowth221 OP t1_j977q73 wrote on February 19, 2023 at 8:00 PM

That really sounds like it would turn into spraying all 4 walls so they all match... nightmare.

Proximity_Intel t1_j9783o4 wrote on February 19, 2023 at 8:03 PM

Can take the opportunity to move outlets to where you want/ add sconces/ cut into drywall like crazy and make edits and then just respray the whole thing.

Type2Pilot t1_j98j5i6 wrote on February 20, 2023 at 1:49 AM

This is why I hate drywall texture. Just keep it smooth and you can always blend in a repair.

atlcog t1_j978ii0 wrote on February 19, 2023 at 8:06 PM

I've used texture paint with a texture roller (looks almost like large Velcro) with somewhat OK results. Not gonna be perfect no matter what you do.

ComfortableGrowth221 OP t1_j9796a9 wrote on February 19, 2023 at 8:10 PM

Do those give you the sort of small texture like in my first picture?

I don't mind if it's not perfect, I just want to get it in shape for selling.

atlcog t1_j98of4i wrote on February 20, 2023 at 2:33 AM

Yes, and you can thin it a bit to adjust if needed,.

StunningTrash9238 t1_j987zra wrote on February 20, 2023 at 12:21 AM

That is a rolled texture. Thin down drywall compound and roll it on.

ComfortableGrowth221 OP t1_j98e3n7 wrote on February 20, 2023 at 1:09 AM

Thank you! Had no idea what it was even called.

unfathomableocelot t1_j979f1e wrote on February 19, 2023 at 8:12 PM

You can go old school and use a brush. With enough practice you might be able to match the splatter size https://youtu.be/iOzpbqqJeVE

Also, the water based texture sprays are junk. If you're going to use that, I'd recommend using the oil based type (stinky, but way better quality). Warm up the can in a bucket of warm water if you're not getting fine enough splatter. The good thing about oil based is that it dried in like 10 minutes, so you can sand it off and go again.

ComfortableGrowth221 OP t1_j97aw2p wrote on February 19, 2023 at 8:22 PM

That was cool, thanks.

davidmoffitt t1_j97c6ni wrote on February 19, 2023 at 8:31 PM

I’ve found that you have to feather / blend the homax can texture a good ways out into the wall to hide patches. In my experience it helps to soak the can in warm (not hot!) water before use to get a finer spray pattern, ymmv. Usually that + a quick knock-down w/ a drywall knife or a quick sand after, and I’ve been able to decently match the “orange peel” of our 1930s plaster doing repairs or even adding new drywall walls and wanting them to appear original.

Famous-Swing5060 t1_j99b750 wrote on February 20, 2023 at 6:06 AM

Definitely make sure you warm the can up sufficiently and shake very well. The texture won't get fine without those two steps. Texture is sadly difficult to match... Good luck.