Set compressor to 80-85psi, spray in circles not straight lines, heavier texture start with smallest nozzle first, open up the pressure bolt (back of gun), if desired texture isn't there then move your way up. Never start with big nozzle....
That 8 mm is for doing popcorn ceilings. I have a handyman business and do a lot of drywall repairs over the years and I’ve never actually had to repair a popcorn ceiling. Thankfully in my area that little fad from the late 70’s and 80’s never caught on. Haha man I remember when I was a kid there were people in the Bay Area where i grew up were having popcorn ceilings done to their homes on a perfectly good smooth wall ceiling. They even had the drywall companies add sparkles to the ceilings. 😀 Thank god where I live now no one did that.
Something you gotta try some time is a clamp light with 100 watt bulb clamped on the top of your hopper. Gives a sweet view of your pattern on a ceiling as you walk backwards , little more learning curve on walls but still very nice. Keep it shining sideways along the surface and use it to look around and check for spots that need more texture.
This was really helpful. Thanks! You missed out on mentioning the PSI in the video which was driving me nuts, but I saw you answered in the comments 100 psi. Maybe add that to your video description or a pinned comment 👌 Thanks again!
Informative video. I know it’s not the focus here (and it may not have even been your decision) , but I feel that the job suffers by not repairing those dents, visible at 9:24. Texture masks some imperfections, but it won’t mask those, for those who might get that impression due to the failure to address them. Not terrible, but it would bother me a bit.
I dont recommend cutting corners, but I have seen it done. You will definitely run into coverage issues, and it will crack and peel if you spray too thick or add too much compound.
Hey what are the settings you used on your gun for this video? I have the same texture gun, and however you set yours is what I am looking for. Your wall looks great!!
I should post a picture of the wall I finished after I finished it without further help! Lol Note to anyone else: Since I didn't know the settings, I fiddled with it by testing stripes on cardboard until I got what I was looking for.
I swear floppers used latex paint in a gun like this instead of actual compound. My walls are an uneven sandpapery mess that can't be cleaned because the drywall paper is under it. It traps every speck of dust and tears off pieces of sponge everywhere when wiped. It's gross. What do you recommend? It's too gritty and dirty to paint over.
Quick question. My orange peel is larger than yours. Did I mix it too thin or too thick? I set the air compressor at 100 PSI but it was more like 60 when spraying a large area with the smaller compressor
Helps if you have the correct air fitting on the texture gun. Also Flare fittings and ball end fittings dont require Teflon tape on the threads as they dont seal at the thread
When you do this for a living you will understand! Otherwise the way describe; Sure, if you are starting from a flat surface, you get a consistent finish as long as you maintain the same technique throughout. However if you are doing a patch and have to match texture you must feather your pattern in to the existing. Sanding the circumference of your patch is very necessary.
Set compressor to 80-85psi, spray in circles not straight lines, heavier texture start with smallest nozzle first, open up the pressure bolt (back of gun), if desired texture isn't there then move your way up. Never start with big nozzle....
This is what I was looking for thankyou
Looks like it’s going on pretty well.
@@brooksimlay827 Yeah on camera lol
I tried to do this once, it looked like I put the plaster in my mouth and spit it on the wall. You make it look so easy.
That 8 mm is for doing popcorn ceilings. I have a handyman business and do a lot of drywall repairs over the years and I’ve never actually had to repair a popcorn ceiling. Thankfully in my area that little fad from the late 70’s and 80’s never caught on. Haha man I remember when I was a kid there were people in the Bay Area where i grew up were having popcorn ceilings done to their homes on a perfectly good smooth wall ceiling. They even had the drywall companies add sparkles to the ceilings. 😀
Thank god where I live now no one did that.
popcorn ceilings look awful but ceiling texture can look good, I have the texture that looks like many paintbrush dabs
This video got me shopping for this compressor n hopper 😅to start my home project
I wish you well on your project! These will help you greatly!
Something you gotta try some time is a clamp light with 100 watt bulb clamped on the top of your hopper. Gives a sweet view of your pattern on a ceiling as you walk backwards , little more learning curve on walls but still very nice. Keep it shining sideways along the surface and use it to look around and check for spots that need more texture.
This was really helpful. Thanks!
You missed out on mentioning the PSI in the video which was driving me nuts, but I saw you answered in the comments 100 psi. Maybe add that to your video description or a pinned comment 👌
Thanks again!
He said what the pressure was, but didn't state the units. psi or metric?
Did not hear it either and if you say he said it, leave the time where he said it
@@MakingBusinessesBetterAgain I got confused. The video I watched right before this one was by that Canadian guy and he forgot to say the units.
This was exactly the tutorial I was looking for. Thanks so much for a detailed walk through. Your walls look great!
Thank you for taking the time to make a great video. Do you have a video how you did the skim coat?
I like that the hopper funnel is ergonomic 😂
Great video! Very helpful. Wish I would have seen this before blowing $20.00 a can on which do about a 25 sq ft. - 85 square feet my ass...
Thank you John! I used the can before and it doesn’t cover much and the texture quality is not that great. I hope you get to try this sprayer 👍🏽😊🙏🏽
This is a really good video on actually knowing how to learn it. The other videos skip too much information and too many steps. Thanks
Informative video.
I know it’s not the focus here (and it may not have even been your decision) , but I feel that the job suffers by not repairing those dents, visible at 9:24. Texture masks some imperfections, but it won’t mask those, for those who might get that impression due to the failure to address them. Not terrible, but it would bother me a bit.
Great tutorial sir thank you very much!
You need to paint before putting on electrical covers and toilet paper fixtures back on. Don’t paint around those things.
Can u use the bigger tip and let it sit for a min and then use a trial to knock it down and flatten it out?
Question for the board: When is the drywall primer applied ---- BEFORE texturing, or , AFTER texturing?? Thanks!!
Great Work!!!
I need this in my garage!
🙌🏽😎
What’s the psi on the air compressor?
Great tutorial, thanks. Here’s the question, can I mix paint or dye with the plaster?
I dont recommend cutting corners, but I have seen it done. You will definitely run into coverage issues, and it will crack and peel if you spray too thick or add too much compound.
I like to use snap line colored chalk
question… does your gun spray air constantly? I bought this gun but cant maintain a high psi for a fine orange peel
thx for info, very helpful!
What if I want to remove texture on my ceilings XD. Do you have a video for that?
Great presentation. Thank you.
Excellent video
It may not be as critical as when sanding or spraying thin material, such as paint, but protect your lungs with a mask? Otherwise, good video.
Whats the best way to clean a wall after sanding?
Looks great
Thank you 🙏🏽
You can also paint first then put toilet paper holder and wall plates later so you don’t have tu “cut” around them with the brush….🤔
Thanks great videos 👍👍👍
Hey what are the settings you used on your gun for this video? I have the same texture gun, and however you set yours is what I am looking for. Your wall looks great!!
Lol ignored 😂
I need to know too 😩
I should post a picture of the wall I finished after I finished it without further help! Lol
Note to anyone else: Since I didn't know the settings, I fiddled with it by testing stripes on cardboard until I got what I was looking for.
Thanks bro 😎
Thank you Bruno for watching! 🙏🏽😊
I swear floppers used latex paint in a gun like this instead of actual compound. My walls are an uneven sandpapery mess that can't be cleaned because the drywall paper is under it. It traps every speck of dust and tears off pieces of sponge everywhere when wiped. It's gross. What do you recommend? It's too gritty and dirty to paint over.
Skim coat it first
Quick question. My orange peel is larger than yours. Did I mix it too thin or too thick?
I set the air compressor at 100 PSI but it was more like 60 when spraying a large area with the smaller compressor
Set the air compressor psi while spraying( just air) that way it will be 100 when you spray not when it’s sitting
Bravo .. what pressure did you use
Thank you 🙏🏽! 100 PSI 👍🏽😊
Helps if you have the correct air fitting on the texture gun. Also Flare fittings and ball end fittings dont require Teflon tape on the threads as they dont seal at the thread
Did you prime before texture or nah?
Hi! You can if you want to, I usually use primer over the new texture then use my top coat.
I got popcorn sparkles
Why did you skim coat just to texture?
It will sit more evenly
Why would you sand the walls just to texturize them? Seems like an unnecessary extra step.
It’s just so there no bumps when u get the texture on
If it’s flat texture
When you do this for a living you will understand! Otherwise the way describe; Sure, if you are starting from a flat surface, you get a consistent finish as long as you maintain the same technique throughout. However if you are doing a patch and have to match texture you must feather your pattern in to the existing. Sanding the circumference of your patch is very necessary.
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, STOP, I SAY STOP SWINGING THE DAM CAMERA AROUND!!!
What about buying a good mic. and voice record like a pro :)
Thank you for the feedback 👍🏽
Terrible man I just wanna know ... Nevermind
Do not use your dewalt for mixing it will burn up the motor
Yep
Do not use your DeWalt for any application requiring rotational force, as it will burn the up the motor