How to Paint Textured Walls
Prepare the room for painting as you normally would., Choose a semi-gloss alkyd paint., Test a alkyd primer on a small portion of the wall.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Prepare the room for painting as you normally would.
Cover the floors and furniture, fill any small holes, remove outlet covers, tape off the trim and cut in the corners with a brush. -
Step 2: Choose a semi-gloss alkyd paint.
This type won't be as readily absorbed by the texture as latex.
Alkyd paint is also easier to clean, which is important on textured walls because they attract more dirt.
Don't paint a textured wall white. , A test is necessary to confirm the water-fastness of the texture.
If the texture starts to soften and fall off, you will have to use an airless paint sprayer to paint the walls.
If the texture holds up, you can use a brush or roller. -
Step 3: Test a alkyd primer on a small portion of the wall.
Detailed Guide
Cover the floors and furniture, fill any small holes, remove outlet covers, tape off the trim and cut in the corners with a brush.
This type won't be as readily absorbed by the texture as latex.
Alkyd paint is also easier to clean, which is important on textured walls because they attract more dirt.
Don't paint a textured wall white. , A test is necessary to confirm the water-fastness of the texture.
If the texture starts to soften and fall off, you will have to use an airless paint sprayer to paint the walls.
If the texture holds up, you can use a brush or roller.
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