Thank you Paul. I watched your video and followed as best I could on a budget and with a partially bum right arm. I did my first ever knockdown texture today and it doesn't look too bad. I appreciate you explaining clearly even to my level of knowledge in joint compound and texture.
Omg! All I could say is you rule! This is by far the easiest and most inexpensive way to repair a knockdown ceiling you just saved me so much money I was getting ready to go out and buy a hopper gone that would be such a waste of money because I’ll never use it after this repair is done you’re the best!!!!
I only wish more people would do videos in the format that you have yours is completely explain from beginning to end thorough as thorough could be there’s no question about what the result is as long as the person that’s doing the job is following it the way you do it and again I’m truly grateful you just taught me something that I thought I had figured out already put an easier way to do it and save me money so thank you again and God bless you
What I learned from this video got me a job to patch a knockdown if you were going to do a patch that’s about 2 ft.² how much would you charge your customer without doing a skim coat just blending it in?
Before you knock it down, would that be the proper way to do the ceilings if they look like that? I can’t find a video on when it looks like it was just sprayed on and left alone.
I'm more of a jack of all trades kinda guy & lately I've been trying a style like this to fix the bad habit I have of rushing the job . Knocking texture down too soon ending up with smooth areas , creating more work in the long run . Glad I came across your channel , reinforces my confidence in being able to fix my screw-ups . I've always thought that what makes a good craftsman is somebody that can fix his own mistakes .thank you. I love learning other trades ,being a floor installer for over 50 years .retirement is fun when keep working at things that you Don't have to do !
I used this technique on my Laundry Room ceiling. After painting you had to know it was there in order to spot the patch. Worked well and looked great.
I did the whole back room of my house using this technique. I thought I was being really crafty. It's nice knowing that it's kind of the industry-standard. It looks great.
I'm a professional painter. I just moved to Oregon from Chicago. I grew up in Chicago and nobody uses texture over there at all, so I had to learn how to texture and vidios like this one helped me a lot.
Thank you for the recommendation on the sponge and the great tutorial! I successfully followed your lead on a fairly large spot on my ceiling. I did not have a large knife like yours but I was able to use a similar sized scrap of plexiglass with a straight edge. Thanks again!
This is a good informative video! If you don't want to go thru thinning down regular joint compound, there are premixed texture compounds available or dry powders to mix. You may consider using texture compound as the knock-down finish will match the existing texture better.
Hi, great video! I really appreciate you showing how to do a repair like this. I have a ceiling with a similar problem. Just moved to Florida, the whole house is a knockdown finish. I have no problem doing regular drywall repair and finishing. But I am unfamiliar with the knockdown finish process. After watching your excellent video, I feel like I can give it a shot. Thanks
I appreciate that Geovani!👍🏻 Yes it sure can be tricky for sure. I’m glad you found my video helpful. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing my friend!😎 -Paul
I’m glad your making an effort to match the texture of the ceiling. I have wood chip wallpaper and a line of uneven filler across the ceiling. I’m sure even your talents couldn’t match that.
Hey Paul, nice job on blending the new texture into the old. I'm going to be texturing the ceiling in my living room after removing the popcorn ceiling, thanks for the tips on how it's done.!
I’m a repair man for a local drywall company,been a drywall repair man for over 25 years.hanging a little here,taping a little there.matching a deferent texture here and there.no matter how long I’ve been doing it I sometimes make mistakes,drywall repairs isn’t an easy trade when it comes to matching texture.I’ve never used a sponge on a long repair like that.I’d be afraid that it wouldn’t match.But great job,I think I can do it now.thank you and God Bless.🙏🙏
Its not overly difficult, but it takes a good eye to match as close as possible previous texture. Knockdown however, is much simpler to match than an orange peel texture. Not to belittle his work in any way mind you. Everything in the trades takes some amount of time to do it right and make it look good
You are really good. I watch all your videos, and have followed your steps in repairing things in my home. Thanks for taking the time to share your "Know How" with us. Look forward to more videos from you.
Giving the owner the option is the way too go ,as most people don't know that texture over drywall is done with a commercial spray rig, So getting it too match 💯 percent is almost impossible, but it can be very close, looks good👍
Liked and subscribed! I started a handyman business last year and this has been one of the hardest aspects. I turn down drywall repairs because they can be tricky! I can build doors and cabinets, but the subtleties of drywall still elude me. Lol. I just picked up a sponge from Michael's that I hope will do the trick for now. Practicing on a friend's ceiling. I have a hopper but don't want to use it on a 6" x 6" repair, and that canned crap was just that - absolute crap. I already tried it and it's a no go!!! Thanks for these great videos. Awesome work.
Very very good…. I’ve seen other videos and I’ve tried it with a 6 inch stainless steel blade….. very. Bad ,the way you did this is so great I need to get that big plastic knife as well
Great. Glad I saw this! I bought a spray can of texture sitting here, and decided to look one last time before trying it. I think the can is going back.
when im matching a knock down i always go about 6in to a foot out into existing knock down or Texture just helps alot to hide that one little area try it you will b happy with it but do not do entire area where old texture is just sporadic to keep eyes guessing
Honestly I'm looking for a method without the sponge and lexan for a tiny area where my old tstat was. However, I have to watch this whole thing based on that tape removal alone :)
My texture looks like that, only the knock down part looks like they’re a little larger in my ceiling. Real close. We remodeled our master bath and around the edge of part of the ceiling. This helps. Thanks
Hey Paul, great video as usual. I felt pretty dumb ordering a "special sponge" for this but I was wrong! not only is the sponge quality but it really makes the job easier. Kind of wish I had ordered the 2 pack... :)
That’s awesome Eric!💪🏻 I’m glad it worked well for you. I really appreciate the feedback!🙏 Thanks so much for watching and subscribing my friend!😎 -Paul
Same result , but if I’m gonna use the sponge technique then I usually apply the texture with a small cigar roller and then sponge it out. Seems to go a little faster that way for me.
I'm a dangerous DIY'er without your skills, love your video thanks so much. Have a double-wide manufactured home with a ceiling crack that keeps coming back where the two halves join in a room that goes from side to side of the house. I've seen several of your very helpful videos, again thanks.
@@justinjoeltracyii the crack occurs where the two half's of a double-wide manufactured home comes together and wonder if it needs expansion joint instead. Thanks for input, have a safe day.
I used to use crumpled paper but then I found a crumpled safeway bag worked way better to get the stipple effect. or drag it to knock down rock down the texture
So I sprayed joint compound on my walls for the first time. I knocked the joint compound down with wide plastic blade. But as I was gliding on the wall. My blade was grabbing chunks and dry joint compound. And I made streaks throughout my whole wall.
This is a great video, it's definitely going to help, I have a few spots that needs repair. I want to thank you for for showing and sharing your skills.
Jamie, exactly this sponge technique matches knockdown texture good enough if it’s blended into the existing correctly.👍🏻 Thanks so much for watching and subscribing my friend!🙏 -Paul
That's awesome. Good job. I have quite a unique texture on my ceiling. Old old school looks like big horse shoes I think it was ALL done by finger swirl. These old Masters used their Bare hands to do it I look at it daily trying to figure out who and HOW they came up with this. I'd Love to snap a pic and send it to you for feedback Paul
I had 2 drywall company’s ghost me after they estimated our hurricane IAN damages, a $2500 ceilings and wall repair job, never showed, never called, After calling 8 more companies that were at least honest and said they are not taking on any new jobs, I found Drywall Paul the mud wizard and did the job myself! I did the seam tape, skim coats and sponge knockdown with the lexan spreader! What great videos and techniques!!! Do you have a patreon link? I owe you man? Can’t thank you enough!!
You’re awesome I’m fixing my landlord’s ceiling (yep I’m one of those amazing tenants 😃) (he’s an awesome landlord though, so it’s a win win). I guess it’s a “popcorn ceiling texture so I’m going with your teachings! THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEO/HELP!
Knockdown texture technique is totally different from a popcorn texture technique. I've never done a popcorn ceiling but I've seen videos and you need different materials.
This technique will not work for popcorn. For popcorn I recommend that you go to Lowe's and look for the homeowner popcorn stuff. It doesn't require a hopper or anything and will give u good popcorn. Ultimately though, your best bet is to just sand/scrape the popcorns off and skim coat a couple times. Often you're better off just doing the little extra work to make the ceiling flat
Thanks man I've been redoing my ould plaster walls and couldn't figure out how to make match I believe what I have is a dash finish but it looks like that knock down finish looks pretty close
Great video to watch:
How To Repair WATER DAMAGED DRYWALL CEILING- Step by Step ua-cam.com/video/6fCW69gXqfg/v-deo.html
My children thank you for your channel. They have been patching holes from skateboarding in the house. Mom is happy with THEIR work.
Thank you Paul. I watched your video and followed as best I could on a budget and with a partially bum right arm. I did my first ever knockdown texture today and it doesn't look too bad. I appreciate you explaining clearly even to my level of knowledge in joint compound and texture.
Omg!
All I could say is you rule!
This is by far the easiest and most inexpensive way to repair a knockdown ceiling you just saved me so much money I was getting ready to go out and buy a hopper gone that would be such a waste of money because I’ll never use it after this repair is done you’re the best!!!!
I only wish more people would do videos in the format that you have yours is completely explain from beginning to end thorough as thorough could be there’s no question about what the result is as long as the person that’s doing the job is following it the way you do it and again I’m truly grateful you just taught me something that I thought I had figured out already put an easier way to do it and save me money so thank you again and God bless you
What I learned from this video got me a job to patch a knockdown if you were going to do a patch that’s about 2 ft.² how much would you charge your customer without doing a skim coat just blending it in?
It's always a pleasure to watch a real professional work. You can tell you know what you're doing because you make it look easy!
I was going to say the same thing. But like most tasks, after you've done it a few hundred times, it becomes easy!
Before you knock it down, would that be the proper way to do the ceilings if they look like that? I can’t find a video on when it looks like it was just sprayed on and left alone.
I'm more of a jack of all trades kinda guy & lately I've been trying a style like this to fix the bad habit I have of rushing the job . Knocking texture down too soon ending up with smooth areas , creating more work in the long run . Glad I came across your channel , reinforces my confidence in being able to fix my screw-ups . I've always thought that what makes a good craftsman is somebody that can fix his own mistakes .thank you. I love learning other trades ,being a floor installer for over 50 years .retirement is fun when keep working at things that you Don't have to do !
Finally a drywaller who knows wat he's doing.... glad to meet another PRO
I used this technique on my Laundry Room ceiling. After painting you had to know it was there in order to spot the patch. Worked well and looked great.
I did the whole back room of my house using this technique. I thought I was being really crafty. It's nice knowing that it's kind of the industry-standard. It looks great.
I'm a professional painter. I just moved to Oregon from Chicago. I grew up in Chicago and nobody uses texture over there at all, so I had to learn how to texture and vidios like this one helped me a lot.
As a former general contractor who always subbed drywall I get how good this guy is and how hard it is to even get close to original
You make it look easy. But...there is an art. Thanks for sharing.
I appreciate that Jennifer!💥👊🏻 I definitely have had lots of practice. Thanks so much for watching and commenting my friend! -Paul
Thank you for the recommendation on the sponge and the great tutorial! I successfully followed your lead on a fairly large spot on my ceiling. I did not have a large knife like yours but I was able to use a similar sized scrap of plexiglass with a straight edge. Thanks again!
I got a popcorn ceiling
Craftsman’s like this guy are becoming extinct. Most customers want the cheap price overlooking the results
So true man! I really appreciate your kind words. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing my friend! -Paul
Oh, they won't overlook the results. They'll want a perfect job for super cheap.
This is a good informative video! If you don't want to go thru thinning down regular joint compound, there are premixed texture compounds available or dry powders to mix. You may consider using texture compound as the knock-down finish will match the existing texture better.
Hi, great video! I really appreciate you showing how to do a repair like this. I have a ceiling with a similar problem. Just moved to Florida, the whole house is a knockdown finish. I have no problem doing regular drywall repair and finishing. But I am unfamiliar with the knockdown finish process. After watching your excellent video, I feel like I can give it a shot. Thanks
Good video, knockdown texture matching is a challenge, thanks for the help.!!!!
I appreciate that Geovani!👍🏻 Yes it sure can be tricky for sure. I’m glad you found my video helpful. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing my friend!😎 -Paul
Thank you so much! I've been searching through piles of videos for this
Excellent work. Thank you. It would be nice to see the completed job after it was painted.
mine looks like the rosebud. i need to make 3 repairs. this is finally the first video on ceiling texture. Thanks.
When texturing I apply with a knife they texture with a scrunched up plastic grocery bag. Matches perfect every time.
I’m glad your making an effort to match the texture of the ceiling. I have wood chip wallpaper and a line of uneven filler across the ceiling. I’m sure even your talents couldn’t match that.
Hey Paul, nice job on blending the new texture into the old. I'm going to be texturing the ceiling in my living room after removing the popcorn ceiling, thanks for the tips on how it's done.!
Awesome!💥👍🏻 Thank you so much for watching and commenting.😎
I’ll be doing this to blend a section that I cut out of my wall to run a gas line. Your video is very helpful.
Hell I'm mostly impressed that he can be up that high without passing out! Texture work is pretty good too.
FANTASTIC !!! SURE WISH THAT YOU WERE HERE !!! MY PROBLEM EXACTLY.
Hi Kiki, I appreciate that👍🏻 I hope you can find a qualified drywall guy to repair your ceiling. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!😎 -Paul
The guy I hired attempted your method. He failed miserably.now I have to sand and attempt your method my self. Thank you
I’m a repair man for a local drywall company,been a drywall repair man for over 25 years.hanging a little here,taping a little there.matching a deferent texture here and there.no matter how long I’ve been doing it I sometimes make mistakes,drywall repairs isn’t an easy trade when it comes to matching texture.I’ve never used a sponge on a long repair like that.I’d be afraid that it wouldn’t match.But great job,I think I can do it now.thank you and God Bless.🙏🙏
You! Are! Hired!!! (omg) I have a water leak blown seam, and I will try this technique. Thank you.
I am a DYIer - your videos are an enormous help!
Diyer
Great video. This is gonna save me a lot of trouble in the future
Right on man!👍🏻 I’m glad my video could help you out. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!😎 -Paul
That is exactly the problem I have!!!! After watching you I’m gonna try doing it
Wow....Thanks for this video...! I have had a spot on my ceiling that has been a problem. Now I know it can be fixed. Thanks Al Sautner
Plastic knockdown knifes are definatly better . good job Paul!
This is an awesome video! I was able to apply the joint compound and 'knock it down'. Thanks for sharing your talent
Thank you so much I learned a ton!!
Glad you found my video helpful. Thank you so much for watching and commenting my friend.👍🏻😎
Picasso with a 6" drywall knife- makes it look easy!
I appreciate that Tom! Thanks for watching my friend! -Paul
Always.
Its not overly difficult, but it takes a good eye to match as close as possible previous texture. Knockdown however, is much simpler to match than an orange peel texture.
Not to belittle his work in any way mind you. Everything in the trades takes some amount of time to do it right and make it look good
You are really good. I watch all your videos, and have followed your steps in repairing things in my home. Thanks for taking the time to share your "Know How" with us. Look forward to more videos from you.
I've never tried your method with the sponge. I'll definitely try that next time. Great video!
Right on Manny!💥👊🏻 The Knockdown Texture Sponge works perfectly! It also works on wall repairs too! ua-cam.com/video/oY3Lo71-jvU/v-deo.html
Thank you so much I had no idea how to fix a small space
Wow, that's amazing...you make it look so easy.
Thank you Todd!💥👊🏻
Giving the owner the option is the way too go ,as most people don't know that texture over drywall is done with a commercial spray rig,
So getting it too match 💯 percent is almost impossible, but it can be very close, looks good👍
Awesome, tried it and it turned out great, thank you!
Liked and subscribed! I started a handyman business last year and this has been one of the hardest aspects. I turn down drywall repairs because they can be tricky! I can build doors and cabinets, but the subtleties of drywall still elude me. Lol. I just picked up a sponge from Michael's that I hope will do the trick for now. Practicing on a friend's ceiling. I have a hopper but don't want to use it on a 6" x 6" repair, and that canned crap was just that - absolute crap. I already tried it and it's a no go!!! Thanks for these great videos. Awesome work.
You sir are a professional. Thanks for the video!
I have to try this. Would be great for small repairs!
Thanks for sharing this Paul...the sponge and lexan blade were what I was missing! Brilliant!
Gotta quit forgetting the sponge trick. Great work.
Thank you very much! Looks great. Glad I didn't wing it!
Very very good…. I’ve seen other videos and I’ve tried it with a 6 inch stainless steel blade….. very. Bad ,the way you did this is so great I need to get that big plastic knife as well
Wow! I know its not but you sure make this look easy. Outstanding.
Great. Glad I saw this! I bought a spray can of texture sitting here, and decided to look one last time before trying it. I think the can is going back.
That beats the heck out of spraying it on and making a big mess.
when im matching a knock down i always go about 6in to a foot out into existing knock down or Texture just helps alot to hide that one little area try it you will b happy with it but do not do entire area where old texture is just sporadic to keep eyes guessing
Daniel Delporte
Dude, this guy obviously don’t need your help....
Honestly I'm looking for a method without the sponge and lexan for a tiny area where my old tstat was. However, I have to watch this whole thing based on that tape removal alone :)
My texture looks like that, only the knock down part looks like they’re a little larger in my ceiling. Real close. We remodeled our master bath and around the edge of part of the ceiling. This helps. Thanks
Great technique
Hey Paul, great video as usual. I felt pretty dumb ordering a "special sponge" for this but I was wrong! not only is the sponge quality but it really makes the job easier. Kind of wish I had ordered the 2 pack... :)
That’s awesome Eric!💪🏻 I’m glad it worked well for you. I really appreciate the feedback!🙏 Thanks so much for watching and subscribing my friend!😎 -Paul
@@PaulPeck Where can I order the sponge?
I love doing my own repairs ... Learned so much from you .... Thank You for the videos ✌️
Outstanding video! Thank you!
You did a great job. I just had a ceiling redone in one area & it does not look good. My contractor will be redoing it.
This video saved my ass at work tomorrow
You are numero 1. Thanks.
nice work! Sometimes I add a little 20 min. to the joint compound. It kicks fast enough to do further work.
I appreciate you sharing your tips Michael!👍🏻 Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!😎 -Paul
I like the magic squeezy with green dot, but gonna have to find one of the acrylic paddles and try it out.
They work really good. Doesn’t flatten out the texture like a metal blade does.👍🏻
Same result , but if I’m gonna use the sponge technique then I usually apply the texture with a small cigar roller and then sponge it out. Seems to go a little faster that way for me.
Great video, I have always had an issue getting the texturing down right. Thanks!
I have tried multiple times to match knockdown with a sponge and it always stands out. Next I will try a pneumatic hopper (air gun) to spray it on.
I just ordered a knock down sponge. Hopefully I can better results then regular one I was using.
This is the video I was looking for great job.
I'm a dangerous DIY'er without your skills, love your video thanks so much. Have a double-wide manufactured home with a ceiling crack that keeps coming back where the two halves join in a room that goes from side to side of the house. I've seen several of your very helpful videos, again thanks.
Are you resecuring the ceiling? it sounds like the drywall is sagging. if you dont resecure the drywall it will keep cracking.
try using 1 1/4 inch coarse thread drywall screws
@@justinjoeltracyii the crack occurs where the two half's of a double-wide manufactured home comes together and wonder if it needs expansion joint instead. Thanks for input, have a safe day.
@@jamessizemore1446 Yes it does
Very nice work !
G R E A T technique Thanks!
I used to use crumpled paper but then I found a crumpled safeway bag worked way better to get the stipple effect. or drag it to knock down rock down the texture
Beautiful Job!
Thank you!👍🏻😎
So I sprayed joint compound on my walls for the first time. I knocked the joint compound down with wide plastic blade. But as I was gliding on the wall. My blade was grabbing chunks and dry joint compound. And I made streaks throughout my whole wall.
super great work .. i do this for a living too and your results are outstanding
You're a good man and you do good work. Thanks for sharing!
JB
Nice technique.
I appreciate that man!💥👊🏻
Thank you 👍🏻
Awesome video thank you for posting .
Thks! Your Great!
Nice work! I have a done some of this and it's not always easy to get a match.
This is a great video, it's definitely going to help, I have a few spots that needs repair. I want to thank you for for showing and sharing your skills.
I've been doing this for years good job I use different methods though to knock down different styles of texture
Thanks for the tips I have to match a heavy texture
Love the video Paul keep up the great work very informative👍👊
Thank you for showing me that I always had a problen matching a heavy knockdown with my hopper .but this work out great thank you.
Jamie, exactly this sponge technique matches knockdown texture good enough if it’s blended into the existing correctly.👍🏻 Thanks so much for watching and subscribing my friend!🙏 -Paul
look sooo easy .. Thanks for sharing.
Brilliant! Never seen that sort of paddle in the UK will have a look on goggle. Thanks,
That's awesome. Good job. I have quite a unique texture on my ceiling. Old old school looks like big horse shoes I think it was ALL done by finger swirl. These old Masters used their Bare hands to do it I look at it daily trying to figure out who and HOW they came up with this. I'd Love to snap a pic and send it to you for feedback Paul
I had 2 drywall company’s ghost me after they estimated our hurricane IAN damages, a $2500 ceilings and wall repair job, never showed, never called,
After calling 8 more companies that were at least honest and said they are not taking on any new jobs,
I found Drywall Paul the mud wizard and did the job myself! I did the seam tape, skim coats and sponge knockdown with the lexan spreader!
What great videos and techniques!!!
Do you have a patreon link? I owe you man? Can’t thank you enough!!
Good idea to wear all white for this job... I will follow that.
You’re awesome
I’m fixing my landlord’s ceiling (yep I’m one of those amazing tenants 😃) (he’s an awesome landlord though, so it’s a win win). I guess it’s a “popcorn ceiling texture so I’m going with your teachings! THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEO/HELP!
Knockdown texture technique is totally different from a popcorn texture technique. I've never done a popcorn ceiling but I've seen videos and you need different materials.
This technique will not work for popcorn. For popcorn I recommend that you go to Lowe's and look for the homeowner popcorn stuff. It doesn't require a hopper or anything and will give u good popcorn.
Ultimately though, your best bet is to just sand/scrape the popcorns off and skim coat a couple times.
Often you're better off just doing the little extra work to make the ceiling flat
Keep up the good work
You know I will!👍 Thanks so much for watching and commenting my friend! -Paul
Great job dude!
Hahahahaha I have done many of these repairs and this knock down knife is brilliant . Nice
Job
This is a great trick!
Now that’s a knife!!
Thanks man I've been redoing my ould plaster walls and couldn't figure out how to make match I believe what I have is a dash finish but it looks like that knock down finish looks pretty close