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When you said “YOU CAN DO THIS !” My heart felt so full, I have no idea why you give me such good vibes but you really do. I’m not painting a wall or doing any home improvement at all, I’m a 26 yr old female who isn’t even allowed to paint where I live (apartment/landlord rules) so I stumbled across this video out of curiosity and I’m really glad someone like you is on UA-cam helping so many people. Bless you, you’re too sweet
Leah, I've been watching your videos for 6 years now. And today is the day I have tell you, your fabulous! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Never ever stop being YOU!
Oh my goodness! Leah you are awesome!!! This is as easy as you said. I practiced on a board with premixed joint compound. I put the compound in a paint tray and got the roller saturated. I rolled it on evenly and just eyeballed it for even coverage; it's very forgiving. I took the damp crows foot and rolled it just like you did. I have a 75 year old house and the walls are....well 75 years old. I just saved a fortune by not putting in new drywall. I applied mIne going down a basement stairway and the peaks are kind of sharp and pointy. I just very, very lightly laid a large drywall scraper on it and let the weight of the scraper do the work. I went down it in vertical strips from top to bottom. It snaps off just the pointy parts off but keeps the ridge detail. I just saved a fortune and it is gorgeous! SO happy.
You know, leah has the most encouraging and sweetest personality. I'm redoing my kitchen and came across her videos due to my torn sheet rock. These videos are short, to the point, but detailed enough to give you understanding. I was scared to take on such a huge project myself, but leah said I could so I know I can.
I wish I could give this more than just one "like". You are making so many things reachable that were once unreachable. Thank you for everything, Leah.
It shouldn't matter who teaches you as long as you are taught well. I had all males teach me how to build engines and repair automatic transmissions. The student was better than the teacher. Soak up knowledge from all brilliant people
I just used this technique to finish up a drywall project. I am very happy with the results. I usually rent a texture machine. With this technique I have more control and more design options over the end result. Great video. Very well done.
You're my favorite person ever!!!!!! I to have a ceiling repaired and the contractor said they couldn't do the texture because it was too old of a pattern to mimic. It's the crows feet pattern! Now i can fix all the patches they put on my ceiling! thank you!
Thank you for demonstrating this technique. We just purchased a new home with the crows foot pattern on the ceilings. There’s water damage that needs to be repaired, and the crows foot pattern redone on the repaired portion. Up until your demonstration video, I had no idea how to apply the same texture and pattern on the repaired sections.... Now I do thanks to you & your video...👍😊
Thank you! I recently removed some unsightly wood panel from my living and dining rooms and have been in search of an inexpensive way to repair my walls. You just gave me great inspiration!
This is so helpful!! My husband and I have a stairway that is newly drywalled. We are trying to figure out how to use a hopper to create texture before we paint. Your technique looks far easier. The rest of the house has ugly walls because it is actually a trailer house we turned into a permanent home. We took the slats off the seams between the dry wall panels of the home and tried our best to make a smooth surface. The thin dry wall panels did not match up and there is significant change of the angels of the panels plus gaps between them. I think we could go back over the walls with this technique and cover up a lot of UGLY. Thanks!
As a runner who is training for a marathon, these foam rollers ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx9XSsjzA4f84VmhBCHlyhec7XILIxennL are really good for sore and tight muscles. This one is a good size (mine is the purple, 36 inches) not too big but big enough to work and roll both my legs at the same time - I took a photo holding the roller next to me just to provide a better representation of its size. I noticed some reviewers who complained that this is, “just a foam noodle”… and yes, that’s exactly what it is. It’s a high density foam roller. It is absolutely NOT the same consistency/strength/durability/ or texture as a ‘pool noodle’ thought and I disagree entirely with those that say so. As a former collegiate athlete and marathon runner, I’m comfortably giving this roller 5 stars. It’s lightweight and durable and does just what I need it to do at a budget-friendly price. Overall, I have no complaints and am happy with it!
!!!!SUBSCRIBED!!!! After the hurricane on the Texas Gulf Coast this past August, I am redoing my main bathroom (and most of my walls). I had to remove 4 feet of drywall all the way around, replace, then match the texture. You are amazing and so helpful! So glad I came across your channel in my diy search. I have found I haven't needed to search other channels because you have had all the tutorials I've needed. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP! Will definitely be a regular on your channel.
Yeah I made a big mess on my tape job and I've been watching her videos on how to hide/fix it. I find myself watching her videos just for fun. She's so enjoyable.
Jane, you really do a great job of teaching this stuff. Your communication skills are excellent. It's close to impossible to misunderstand what you are saying and that is so refreshing and nice.
I'm always drawn to your videos even when I'm looking up someone else's demonstration. You're such a good teacher and I just love your personality. You seem to be the patient loving aunt or grandma everyone would love to have 😀 I wish I lived next door to you!
Going through Hurricane Harvey repairs and you have inspired us !! You are amazing !! I’m feeling much more hopeful about our walls !! Thank you..thank you !!
Oh my gosh! You have taught me soooo many things! The best thing I ever did was follow your videos! You're awesome and you explain it to where literally ANYONE can do it! Thank you!
I have watched alot of diy videos because I have inherited a few rentals over the last few years. you are the easiest to follow and understand. I greatly appreciate it. especially since I'm a single female.
You're my go-to-maintenance when I really want or need to understand or learn something new! Love your videos! You have a big fan right here! You're fabulous! 🔨🛠🔩🛠
I’ll be attempting to match an existing ceiling texture. I realized pretty quick it was rolled with some consistent pattern. Never knew these existed (neither did HD or Lowe’s). Your video helped me figure out it was the basket weave! I sanded down about two roller widths of old texture (had a small repair). Will do some tests to find right consistency for the mud, but should be able to get pretty close 😮😊
You are awesome! I run a painting company and I make a point to watch one educational video a day, expand knowledge of technique and products - and your channel is a great place to find them.
Thank you, my friend, for taking the time to make this video! I'm a journeyman plumber by trade so anything out of that realm I'm hesitant about but with great videos like yours I can mud and texture. I used to frame years ago so I'm very familiar with that. With other areas like electrical I can look up pictures, diagrams etc. But mudding is my Achilles heel!! I'm so picky and a perfectionist I probably go through more mud and tape than I should (from redo to trying to get the smoothness I want.) Thanks again! Good luck to all!
Thank you so much Leah. Easy to understand techniques and in lay(wo)men's terms! You give many of us confidence that we never knew we had. Have a 100 year old house that I've just started renovating and your videos are very helpful.
Thank you for the information. I ended up buying the vine pattern for my remodel. I have textured 2 closets that I built so far, and your videos have helped. I'm glad to see we are getting similar results. I hear people saying that texture is out of date, but I really like it and plan to do my whole house, as I'm doing paint and flooring at this time.
I love those different textured rollers which could be used to apply the texture on walls, and ceilings. You always show great videos on doing different jobs, and this one is great also, and one which I will probably be using in one house we have to get taken care of since part of the ceiling fell. I thank you so much for your help as always, and hope you all are having a nice weekend.
thank you Sidney! I hope you are having a nice spring...it has been very rainy here in the Pacific Northwest...how has the weather been in your neck of the woods?
You are so amazing!! I love your videos; they are ALL very explanatory, easy to comprehend and common-sense based!! I can tell you have a high IQ, but tone it down for us and empower viewers to feel confident about approaching new tasks for home improvements. I have learned so much from you and appreciate you VERY, VERY MY MUCH!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Thanks, I'm getting close to matching the texture of a flooded room that I replaced the lower 24 inches. It's a knockdown. My first attempt. Thank you for your videos. They are of great quality and so helpful.
My time has come to use texturing in my home. Leah, your vids rock. To the point and easy to understand, both the content and your presentation. I don't need fancy background music to learn a process. Thank you for the videos.
I love to watch how skilfully you do all manner of things. Before I tackle a job now, I look to see if you have got a video on the subject first. Keep up the very good work.
Good video. I did something like that years ago when I took down a popcorn ceiling. I couldn't get a nice smooth finish on the ceiling so just went over it with a long-nap roller and it looked good (something like your initial roll-on with the 1/2" nap roller).
“This is called tree bark, this isn’t my favorite but it could be yours! What do ya think ? “ lol your too sweet, it makes me happy to watch such nice people just doing basic stuff and genuinely sounding like they’re enjoying themselves !
This will help me tackle a project of 10 years in the making. I have damage walls in my bathroom from wallpaper that the previous owners tried to cover up (the walls had dents and it’s so uneven. I’m guessing that’s why they put wallpaper in the first place). Since I was a previous broke college student, I was not trying to pay a professional so i left it as is until now. It’s time to tackle it while I have time on my hands due to Covid! Many thanks! 💕
Oh, my gosh how have I missed you all this time? I have a ceiling that's close to a disaster and the rollers saved the day...and the room. You are amazing with your incredibly thorough and patient descriptions! Can't wait to go through everything. thank you so much
I love you ,you really are saving me money everytime I think I am going to have to hire a pro I find another one of your GREAT VIDEOS ,btw the whole you can do it message at the the end is very inspirational,
Thank you so much, you make it so doable my son just buy his first house and of course he's on a budget like all of this and we removed some paneling really not that bad but we cannot find anyone to texture his walls you gave us the confidence that we can do it I have watched several of your videos this morning and subscribe to your Channel thank you so much Denise Cox and my son Shelby Cox
Wow...thanks Leah, now seeing this video I know I can do it. Just finished taking off the popcorn texture and that too Made me nervous, but after I finished I was so proud of myself considering my age over 60. Lol. But now I'm sure I can handle the texture as well. Again, thank you so much.
One of the things I always hated about texturing was the spray you have to mask everything off. I've been in construction for quite a few years but texturing was never really things that I got into it was mostly the building in the woodwork. This really made my texture job go well I use the basket weave roller but to add another degree of detail I used a 3/16 v-notched trowel and traube the mud once I got it on the wall then let it sit for a few moments and then roll it with the deal and it added a whole new level of detail it's really nice thank you for your videos!
when I bought my house in 85 the basement had unsightly drywall where you could see all types of imperfections even the wood slats that they nailed the drywall to. at that time I bought some kind of mud compound that was already pre-mixed it took lots and lots of pails and I had some kind of a plastic roller that had Loops in it to make a pattern that covered up all the imperfections my basement still looks nice after doing it no cracking or anything after all these years. as always Leah you have fantastic tips
I'm sooooo glad I just watched this!!! I was so frustrated today trying to do the vine patter on my wall, I'm a bit OCD so I was obsessing over getting the patter to look perfect and perfectly even all over. Plus I didn't know about getting the roller damp! I'll try again tomorrow. Thank you!!!
Thank you! My air compressor quit working, and I've seen the crows foot roller, and was very curious to see the outcome. This would be great for my bathroom. Was going with the tree bark, but I'm really digging that crows feet roller. Very cool! 😁👍
Thank you SOOOO much for your videos. I very much appreciate how you explain things and go slow. I have learned so much from you and you always seem to put out videos on exactly what I need help with in my home.
Thanks for sharing, very helpful. I’m doing my basement in a few weeks and I didn’t even know these rollers were available. I’ve always just troweled with previous basements. Thanks again!
REALLY enjoying your vlogs! I like that you explain everything so clearly as you do it. Sometimes it's difficult to visualize directions that are given before actually seeing the process. (if that makes sense) Thanks so much for sharing, take good care of you and yours.
Thank you! You know, I just had to check out your channel...I have always wanted to learn how to fly-fish, ever since I saw the movie "A River Runs Through It".
Thank you Jane. I am building our house (first time) and have been looking for a better way than the hopper method so I don't have to cover all of our knotty pine tongue and groove walls with plastic. I think if I am careful and take my time, this will work out great. Thank you for the very informative video.
I have been searching everywhere to find out what pattern I have in my house. Just to find out it that all they used in my house was a good ole 1/2"-3/4" paint roller... Thank you Jane!
You have such a great way of talking/explaining things., have learned a lot even about things I had no previous interest in! lol Very people person personality!
Watched a lot of videos but this was the best. Totally understand how to do it now. The only thing that i wish she would have done is showed us how to mix the compound mix. I bought the Homax smooth hope it works the same. Thanks
Would be nice to see you use these texture rollers followed with a knockdown. I saw this on a wall and it looked fantastic. I think it looked great because it appeared to be a minimal texture - or maybe a strong knockdown to minimize the effect. Perfect to hide wall inconsistencies - damage - art hanging nail holes - etc.
Hi Leah. I had to replace a 4x4 area of drywall in my kitchen. I just want to do this right. So I was going to use Kiltz primer over everything. Then go over with the whole area with the joint compound and texture roller. Correct? My ceiling has a texture and semi gloss paint on it. If this looks ok I have a living/dining area to do. Thanks for all your help. Owning a home you have saved me in all my projects and tools! - Thanks your neighbor from Tacoma.
You are right with your instructions i can follow and do this* now can this be for a bathroom , and not meldew * you explain things very well i appreciate that soooooo much. GOD BLESS YOU
MY TWO CENTS: just finished used the leaf roller to texture and paint over in a 12x10 room. - this is a messy job, remove and make yourselves comfortable to keep things handy (some water, lots of rags, place to keep the mixing drill, Jt compound, stool etc.) - Use a good primer and fix and holes in the walls - try a good baking consistency of the joint compound, I used a bucket from HD, used the drill to mix, 1/4 cup water each time to confirm thickness - used a 1/2 inch nap roller to dab the Jt. Compound over a 4 feet wide and 10 feet vertical joint compound layer and then had my wife roll the leaf roller. Go slow (patience is a virtue you would need :) - if you lay the Jt compound thick, its leaves a good imprint, otherwise the leaf prints are barely visible (tip: try out a sample of 4x4 feet to roll to get practice and desired results) - another issue we noticed was, you do see a line between the vertical rolling of the leaves on the wall, not visible in white but if you paint over then you notice - I used Behr Marquee with the Behr 2020 color of the year to paint over after 2 days of letting the Jt Compound dry - these walls suck the paint and you need to apply a thicker paint coat to fill the texture of the leaves - had to use more than a gallon of paint - you can't reuse the roller after using it over the walls, we just discarded along with the leftover Jt compound bucket Overall satisfaction - 7 out of 10, could we have done better, not sure.
Awesome demo. How do I mix the premixed joint compound with the water? In what kind of container? I’m not finding a video for that. Texturing for dummies. Thanks Leah. I can do this thanks to you!!
Awesome video Leah. How do I add color to the all purpose joint compound after completing the textured wall? Or can texture be added with regular paint using the special roller?
Love, love, love watching your how to videos. Thanks so much! I am redoing three bedrooms in a 90 year old farmhouse in southern West Virginia. The walls have layers of wallpaper and paint sandwiched between them. I have removed the top layer of wallpaper (probably installed in the early 1980's) and see lots of damage to the walls beneath (no surprise). I have someone to complete the knockdown portion of this project for me, but I wanted to find out what else I can do to prepare the walls for him to knockdown paint? Should I try to remove more layers or, in your experience, should he be able to complete the texturing on top of the remaining layers of paint and wallpaper on the walls? Again, thanks for your help!
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Sorry Leah can you put your joint compound on your ceiling with a 1" nap roller and still get the crows foot roller to work?
When you said “YOU CAN DO THIS !” My heart felt so full, I have no idea why you give me such good vibes but you really do. I’m not painting a wall or doing any home improvement at all, I’m a 26 yr old female who isn’t even allowed to paint where I live (apartment/landlord rules) so I stumbled across this video out of curiosity and I’m really glad someone like you is on UA-cam helping so many people. Bless you, you’re too sweet
Leah, I've been watching your videos for 6 years now. And today is the day I have tell you, your fabulous! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Never ever stop being YOU!
Leah, you are my favorite home improvement teacher on youtube. You explain things so that anyone can understand it, and you're so encouraging, too.
I love the way she says, "You can do THIS." She's genuine. :) Thanks Leah!
you're very welcome!
Very nice
Thanks for the help
Oh my goodness! Leah you are awesome!!! This is as easy as you said. I practiced on a board with premixed joint compound. I put the compound in a paint tray and got the roller saturated. I rolled it on evenly and just eyeballed it for even coverage; it's very forgiving. I took the damp crows foot and rolled it just like you did. I have a 75 year old house and the walls are....well 75 years old. I just saved a fortune by not putting in new drywall. I applied mIne going down a basement stairway and the peaks are kind of sharp and pointy. I just very, very lightly laid a large drywall scraper on it and let the weight of the scraper do the work. I went down it in vertical strips from top to bottom. It snaps off just the pointy parts off but keeps the ridge detail. I just saved a fortune and it is gorgeous! SO happy.
You know, leah has the most encouraging and sweetest personality. I'm redoing my kitchen and came across her videos due to my torn sheet rock. These videos are short, to the point, but detailed enough to give you understanding. I was scared to take on such a huge project myself, but leah said I could so I know I can.
I wish I could give this more than just one "like". You are making so many things reachable that were once unreachable. Thank you for everything, Leah.
you're very welcome, Linda...glad to be of help!
CrankyPants I agree wholeheartedly! So much helpful info here.
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I *LOVE* having another woman teach me these things! So few female role models/teachers in this field, what an inspiration :) thank you!
I have learnt more from this amazing woman than my teachers at trade school in Australia. She is the best.
It shouldn't matter who teaches you as long as you are taught well. I had all males teach me how to build engines and repair automatic transmissions. The student was better than the teacher. Soak up knowledge from all brilliant people
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I just used this technique to finish up a drywall project. I am very happy with the results. I usually rent a texture machine. With this technique I have more control and more design options over the end result. Great video. Very well done.
You are a born teacher, Leah! I love your videos. Thank you so much 🙏
You're my favorite person ever!!!!!! I to have a ceiling repaired and the contractor said they couldn't do the texture because it was too old of a pattern to mimic. It's the crows feet pattern! Now i can fix all the patches they put on my ceiling! thank you!
you're very welcome, Josh! 🙂
Excellent instruction, detailed enough, without the long winded intro that most people post and I usually skip past. Thanks for posting this!
you're welcome, Larry, and thanks!
Thank you for demonstrating this technique. We just purchased a new home with the crows foot pattern on the ceilings. There’s water damage that needs to be repaired, and the crows foot pattern redone on the repaired portion. Up until your demonstration video, I had no idea how to apply the same texture and pattern on the repaired sections....
Now I do thanks to you & your video...👍😊
Thank you! I recently removed some unsightly wood panel from my living and dining rooms and have been in search of an inexpensive way to repair my walls. You just gave me great inspiration!
glad it was helpful!
This is so helpful!! My husband and I have a stairway that is newly drywalled. We are trying to figure out how to use a hopper to create texture before we paint. Your technique looks far easier. The rest of the house has ugly walls because it is actually a trailer house we turned into a permanent home. We took the slats off the seams between the dry wall panels of the home and tried our best to make a smooth surface. The thin dry wall panels did not match up and there is significant change of the angels of the panels plus gaps between them. I think we could go back over the walls with this technique and cover up a lot of UGLY. Thanks!
As a runner who is training for a marathon, these foam rollers ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx9XSsjzA4f84VmhBCHlyhec7XILIxennL are really good for sore and tight muscles. This one is a good size (mine is the purple, 36 inches) not too big but big enough to work and roll both my legs at the same time - I took a photo holding the roller next to me just to provide a better representation of its size. I noticed some reviewers who complained that this is, “just a foam noodle”… and yes, that’s exactly what it is. It’s a high density foam roller. It is absolutely NOT the same consistency/strength/durability/ or texture as a ‘pool noodle’ thought and I disagree entirely with those that say so. As a former collegiate athlete and marathon runner, I’m comfortably giving this roller 5 stars. It’s lightweight and durable and does just what I need it to do at a budget-friendly price. Overall, I have no complaints and am happy with it!
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OMG. I think you may be right. The regular ones can are so soft.
!!!!SUBSCRIBED!!!! After the hurricane on the Texas Gulf Coast this past August, I am redoing my main bathroom (and most of my walls). I had to remove 4 feet of drywall all the way around, replace, then match the texture. You are amazing and so helpful! So glad I came across your channel in my diy search. I have found I haven't needed to search other channels because you have had all the tutorials I've needed. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP! Will definitely be a regular on your channel.
I enjoy watching this lady, she definitely knows her stuff. This video helped me so much. Thank you!
Yeah I made a big mess on my tape job and I've been watching her videos on how to hide/fix it. I find myself watching her videos just for fun. She's so enjoyable.
Jane, you really do a great job of teaching this stuff. Your communication skills are excellent. It's close to impossible to misunderstand what you are saying and that is so refreshing and nice.
Hey Boston Jackson, I appreciate the comment!
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I'm always drawn to your videos even when I'm looking up someone else's demonstration. You're such a good teacher and I just love your personality. You seem to be the patient loving aunt or grandma everyone would love to have 😀 I wish I lived next door to you!
Thank you , Belinda, I really appreciate it!
Going through Hurricane Harvey repairs and you have inspired us !! You are amazing !! I’m feeling much more hopeful about our walls !! Thank you..thank you !!
you're very welcome, and good luck with your walls!
I watched so many videos that were annoying and then I found yours. It’s exactly what I wanted . The video is so well done . Thank you.
Your great instructions made this painless and easy!!! Who knew how easy texturing a ceiling could be. Thanks a Million!!!
Leah, Thanks so much for all of your easy to understand demonstrations. I have learned so much from you!
you're very welcome, and thanks for watching!
Oh my gosh! You have taught me soooo many things! The best thing I ever did was follow your videos! You're awesome and you explain it to where literally ANYONE can do it! Thank you!
I have watched alot of diy videos because I have inherited a few rentals over the last few years. you are the easiest to follow and understand. I greatly appreciate it. especially since I'm a single female.
Hi Heather, thanks for commenting, and good luck with all your projects!
You're my go-to-maintenance when I really want or need to understand or learn something new! Love your videos! You have a big fan right here! You're fabulous! 🔨🛠🔩🛠
thank you very much!
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I’ll be attempting to match an existing ceiling texture. I realized pretty quick it was rolled with some consistent pattern. Never knew these existed (neither did HD or Lowe’s).
Your video helped me figure out it was the basket weave!
I sanded down about two roller widths of old texture (had a small repair). Will do some tests to find right consistency for the mud, but should be able to get pretty close 😮😊
You are awesome! I run a painting company and I make a point to watch one educational video a day, expand knowledge of technique and products - and your channel is a great place to find them.
You by far have the best videos for drywall repair I have found. You have helped me out a lot. Thank you!!!!
you're very welcome, Anthony!
Thank you, my friend, for taking the time to make this video! I'm a journeyman plumber by trade so anything out of that realm I'm hesitant about but with great videos like yours I can mud and texture. I used to frame years ago so I'm very familiar with that. With other areas like electrical I can look up pictures, diagrams etc. But mudding is my Achilles heel!! I'm so picky and a perfectionist I probably go through more mud and tape than I should (from redo to trying to get the smoothness I want.) Thanks again! Good luck to all!
Once again an informative, helpful video. The lighting really showed the textures.
Leah, you are the amazing!!!! You explain things from a to z that anyone understands it, and you're very encouraging,
Thank you so much Leah. Easy to understand techniques and in lay(wo)men's terms! You give many of us confidence that we never knew we had. Have a 100 year old house that I've just started renovating and your videos are very helpful.
you're very welcome, and good luck with your renovations!
Leah, I love your vids, So nice to see a woman doing this stuff! Thanks for sharing.
One of the best UA-cam channels, love it.
Thank you for the information. I ended up buying the vine pattern for my remodel. I have textured 2 closets that I built so far, and your videos have helped. I'm glad to see we are getting similar results.
I hear people saying that texture is out of date, but I really like it and plan to do my whole house, as I'm doing paint and flooring at this time.
I love those different textured rollers which could be used to apply the texture on walls, and ceilings. You always show great videos on doing different jobs, and this one is great also, and one which I will probably be using in one house we have to get taken care of since part of the ceiling fell. I thank you so much for your help as always, and hope you all are having a nice weekend.
thank you Sidney! I hope you are having a nice spring...it has been very rainy here in the Pacific Northwest...how has the weather been in your neck of the woods?
Thanks for your videos. You show people that they can do things themselves with great results.
I’ve literally learned so many things from her over the years. Thank you!!!
You are so amazing!! I love your videos; they are ALL very explanatory, easy to comprehend and common-sense based!! I can tell you have a high IQ, but tone it down for us and empower viewers to feel confident about approaching new tasks for home improvements. I have learned so much from you and appreciate you VERY, VERY MY MUCH!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Thanks, I'm getting close to matching the texture of a flooded room that I replaced the lower 24 inches. It's a knockdown. My first attempt. Thank
you for your videos. They are of great quality and so helpful.
Great Video. Direct and simple without excessive babbling. Excellent ...Glad I found you.
My time has come to use texturing in my home. Leah, your vids rock. To the point and easy to understand, both the content and your presentation. I don't need fancy background music to learn a process. Thank you for the videos.
you're welcome, Douglas, and good luck with your texturing!
Very smart. Will help me out alot. You are one of my favorite channels to watch
I love to watch how skilfully you do all manner of things. Before I tackle a job now, I look to see if you have got a video on the subject first. Keep up the very good work.
thanks, Sharon!
Good video. I did something like that years ago when I took down a popcorn ceiling. I couldn't get a nice smooth finish on the ceiling so just went over it with a long-nap roller and it looked good (something like your initial roll-on with the 1/2" nap roller).
“This is called tree bark, this isn’t my favorite but it could be yours! What do ya think ? “ lol your too sweet, it makes me happy to watch such nice people just doing basic stuff and genuinely sounding like they’re enjoying themselves !
This will help me tackle a project of 10 years in the making. I have damage walls in my bathroom from wallpaper that the previous owners tried to cover up (the walls had dents and it’s so uneven. I’m guessing that’s why they put wallpaper in the first place). Since I was a previous broke college student, I was not trying to pay a professional so i left it as is until now. It’s time to tackle it while I have time on my hands due to Covid! Many thanks! 💕
You are such a great inspiration for us DIY ers. Thanks,I'm going to try my hand in doing 3 walls,and 3 ceilings.
So glad I found your channel, Leah!
I tried it with regular paint , paint must be thick if you roll it as Leah has instructed. It's amazing. Thanks, much, Leah
Oh, my gosh how have I missed you all this time? I have a ceiling that's close to a disaster and the rollers saved the day...and the room. You are amazing with your incredibly thorough and patient descriptions! Can't wait to go through everything. thank you so much
I love you ,you really are saving me money everytime I think I am going to have to hire a pro I find another one of your GREAT VIDEOS ,btw the whole you can do it message at the the end is very inspirational,
thanks, Mr. Jaetone!
MrJaetone I So Agree!! 😊
You make me smile! Thank you, i enjoy your videos so much!
Thank you so much, you make it so doable my son just buy his first house and of course he's on a budget like all of this and we removed some paneling really not that bad but we cannot find anyone to texture his walls you gave us the confidence that we can do it I have watched several of your videos this morning and subscribe to your Channel thank you so much Denise Cox and my son Shelby Cox
Wow...thanks Leah, now seeing this video I know I can do it. Just finished taking off the popcorn texture and that too Made me nervous, but after I finished I was so proud of myself considering my age over 60. Lol. But now I'm sure I can handle the texture as well. Again, thank you so much.
One of the things I always hated about texturing was the spray you have to mask everything off. I've been in construction for quite a few years but texturing was never really things that I got into it was mostly the building in the woodwork. This really made my texture job go well I use the basket weave roller but to add another degree of detail I used a 3/16 v-notched trowel and traube the mud once I got it on the wall then let it sit for a few moments and then roll it with the deal and it added a whole new level of detail it's really nice thank you for your videos!
when I bought my house in 85 the basement had unsightly drywall where you could see all types of imperfections even the wood slats that they nailed the drywall to. at that time I bought some kind of mud compound that was already pre-mixed it took lots and lots of pails and I had some kind of a plastic roller that had Loops in it to make a pattern that covered up all the imperfections my basement still looks nice after doing it no cracking or anything after all these years. as always Leah you have fantastic tips
Thanks Soulcommander
Thanks for the video but would have been nice to see the dilution ratio of the joint compound.
I'm sooooo glad I just watched this!!! I was so frustrated today trying to do the vine patter on my wall, I'm a bit OCD so I was obsessing over getting the patter to look perfect and perfectly even all over. Plus I didn't know about getting the roller damp! I'll try again tomorrow. Thank you!!!
you're welcome, Tracy, and good luck with your project!
Greetings from the NW. Another great video!! It's a pleasure watching your videos. Really enjoy what you do and how you do it! Thanks!
you're welcome, Al! We are in the NW as well....hello neighbor!
Great job! You are a good teacher and I enjoyed watching this video!
Thank you!
My air compressor quit working, and I've seen the crows foot roller, and was very curious to see the outcome.
This would be great for my bathroom.
Was going with the tree bark, but I'm really digging that crows feet roller. Very cool! 😁👍
Thank you SOOOO much for your videos. I very much appreciate how you explain things and go slow. I have learned so much from you and you always seem to put out videos on exactly what I need help with in my home.
thank you Julia
Thanks for sharing, very helpful. I’m doing my basement in a few weeks and I didn’t even know these rollers were available. I’ve always just troweled with previous basements. Thanks again!
REALLY enjoying your vlogs! I like that you explain everything so clearly as you do it. Sometimes it's difficult to visualize directions that are given before actually seeing the process. (if that makes sense) Thanks so much for sharing, take good care of you and yours.
thank you Debbie, I appreciate it!
Your explanations are exceptionally easily understood.
Thank you! You know, I just had to check out your channel...I have always wanted to learn how to fly-fish, ever since I saw the movie "A River Runs Through It".
@@seejanedrillthank you!!! Great movie, but they made it look more difficult and technical than it really is.
Short to the point home improvement video is awesome 👏 you are inspiring!
I’m here two years later. Thank you sooooo much. Going to try this out this weekend... you gave me the confidence ❤️
good luck
Thank you Jane. I am building our house (first time) and have been looking for a better way than the hopper method so I don't have to cover all of our knotty pine tongue and groove walls with plastic. I think if I am careful and take my time, this will work out great. Thank you for the very informative video.
Good luck with your project
Leah you're awesome! Thanks for all the awesome to the point easy to follow demos!
I love this professional and strong lady.
Love u ma'am.
I really like these demos I have hope now in doing my projects myself Leah you are easy to follow and do a great job! Thank you
Leah, you're awesome. Thanks for the to the point, knowledgeable videos.
Nice demo Leah. I had half my living room ceiling replaced for water damage a few years ago & the guy used the Crow's foot pattern.
it's a nice pattern
seejanedrill that's exactly how mine was ruined..that and the person sanding.. I did no pattern hence very visible patches.n dents
I love watching your videos!!! You are so awesome in the way you explain everything!!!
It's been like 20 years of me assuming textured rollers actually existed somewhere thank you!
Thank you Leah your awesome and you made your video so simple and straightforward to understand even for a novice.
As always my beautiful Leah, you are amazing!
Once again your video is Amazing.
I have learned so much from your channel I can’t thank you enough. !!!
I have been searching everywhere to find out what pattern I have in my house. Just to find out it that all they used in my house was a good ole 1/2"-3/4" paint roller... Thank you Jane!
Bless you,Leah for all your help!
Love her voice 😆 her accent is gorgeous. I’m Aussie so we love the accents 😍
Thank you. You videos are so descriptive & helping.
Good job, how have live this long with out you. Learned much. Glad I found this vid.
You have such a great way of talking/explaining things., have learned a lot even about things I had no previous interest in! lol Very people person personality!
thanks, Lana!
Leah's videos; better than anything on netflix.. ;-)
Watched a lot of videos but this was the best. Totally understand how to do it now. The only thing that i wish she would have done is showed us how to mix the compound mix. I bought the Homax smooth hope it works the same. Thanks
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In this video I show how to mix the texture.
Would be nice to see you use these texture rollers followed with a knockdown. I saw this on a wall and it looked fantastic. I think it looked great because it appeared to be a minimal texture - or maybe a strong knockdown to minimize the effect. Perfect to hide wall inconsistencies - damage - art hanging nail holes - etc.
Hi Leah. I had to replace a 4x4 area of drywall in my kitchen. I just want to do this right. So I was going to use Kiltz primer over everything. Then go over with the whole area with the joint compound and texture roller. Correct? My ceiling has a texture and semi gloss paint on it. If this looks ok I have a living/dining area to do. Thanks for all your help. Owning a home you have saved me in all my projects and tools! - Thanks your neighbor from Tacoma.
This is a great option for anyone diy!! Your terrific!! That’s so much!
You are right with your instructions i can follow and do this* now can this be for a bathroom , and not meldew * you explain things very well i appreciate that soooooo much. GOD BLESS YOU
Yes, you can texture a bathroom ceiling.
I just stumbled on your videos a few days ago and very helpful, this one in particular! I'm definitely doing this tomorrow on my place! Thanks.
you're welcome, and welcome to our channel!
MY TWO CENTS: just finished used the leaf roller to texture and paint over in a 12x10 room.
- this is a messy job, remove and make yourselves comfortable to keep things handy (some water, lots of rags, place to keep the mixing drill, Jt compound, stool etc.)
- Use a good primer and fix and holes in the walls
- try a good baking consistency of the joint compound, I used a bucket from HD, used the drill to mix, 1/4 cup water each time to confirm thickness
- used a 1/2 inch nap roller to dab the Jt. Compound over a 4 feet wide and 10 feet vertical joint compound layer and then had my wife roll the leaf roller. Go slow (patience is a virtue you would need :)
- if you lay the Jt compound thick, its leaves a good imprint, otherwise the leaf prints are barely visible (tip: try out a sample of 4x4 feet to roll to get practice and desired results)
- another issue we noticed was, you do see a line between the vertical rolling of the leaves on the wall, not visible in white but if you paint over then you notice
- I used Behr Marquee with the Behr 2020 color of the year to paint over after 2 days of letting the Jt Compound dry
- these walls suck the paint and you need to apply a thicker paint coat to fill the texture of the leaves - had to use more than a gallon of paint
- you can't reuse the roller after using it over the walls, we just discarded along with the leftover Jt compound bucket
Overall satisfaction - 7 out of 10, could we have done better, not sure.
Awesome demo. How do I mix the premixed joint compound with the water? In what kind of container? I’m not finding a video for that. Texturing for dummies. Thanks Leah. I can do this thanks to you!!
Awesome video Leah. How do I add color to the all purpose joint compound after completing the textured wall? Or can texture be added with regular paint using the special roller?
Thank you Leah for your videos. I feel that I have learned A LOT! Now just need to execute!
Love, love, love watching your how to videos. Thanks so much! I am redoing three bedrooms in a 90 year old farmhouse in southern West Virginia. The walls have layers of wallpaper and paint sandwiched between them. I have removed the top layer of wallpaper (probably installed in the early 1980's) and see lots of damage to the walls beneath (no surprise). I have someone to complete the knockdown portion of this project for me, but I wanted to find out what else I can do to prepare the walls for him to knockdown paint? Should I try to remove more layers or, in your experience, should he be able to complete the texturing on top of the remaining layers of paint and wallpaper on the walls? Again, thanks for your help!