For a crosshatched or ridged texture use a notched trowel to draw lines into the joint compound.
Faux concrete wall with joint compound.
Aug 17 2013 if you re looking to add definition and texture to a plain wall consider adding a splash of stone without the cost of hiring a mason.
Seal your newly whitewashed faux brick wall.
You may notice that the color will change slightly and the wall becomes more white and opaque as it dried.
Drywall mud also called joint compound is typically used to finish the joints between drywall panels but it has a few decorative uses as well.
Joint compound also known as drywall mud is a form of gypsum based plaster.
Drywall joint compound is commonly used to apply over seams of drywall to create a smooth finish.
Even after it has dried.
Using a plaster stone stencil some hand tools and joint compound also known as drywall mud you can create a faux brick or rough stone wall all by yourself.
Whether you re dealing with flawed walls that will look shoddy under a smooth paint finish or you re in love with the textured walls of new mexican adobe homes mixing paint into joint compound can create a wide range of textured wall finishes for everything from feature walls to whole rooms.
Primarily used by builders to seal cracks in drywall and make interior painting easier in the diy space it s become a beloved tool for adding texture and definition to a wall mantle or any other space that could benefit from a facade of fake but convincing stone or brick.
This same material can be applied in a thick coat approximately 1 8 on virtually any wall that allows texturing to be done while the material is still wet.
If the coverage is heavier than you want you can still use a damp cloth to remove the joint compound.
You can use a 4 6 or 12 inch knife depending on how big you want your pattern to be.
Because of its thick.
For a knockdown texture apply the joint compound by stamping it onto the wall or ceiling with a stomp brush.
Apply the compound in a thin layer coming from different directions to create more texture.
Let the joint compound dry.