To texture the walls and ceiling of an average room, the rental sprayer, the joint compound and the knockdown knife will set you back only about $70 to $80, and you'll be finished in one day.

When working with joint compound, avoid applying it to a large ... for example. If you wish to texture a ceiling, a large surface, or several walls, consider using a drywall texture sprayer ...

Repairing a small cracks in ceilings follows the same basic ... doesn’t sand well and can leave a visible texture. Instead, stick to joint compound or spackling paste for a smooth, paintable ...

Choose a paint color or finish that matches the ceiling texture for a seamless ... t sand well and can leave a visible texture. Instead, stick to joint compound or spackling paste for a smooth ...