My husband was a dry waller and did these California ceilings for years and he was very impressed with your workmanship. Plus the music was perfect. Thank you
This is all good, the only suggestion that I make is that when you knock it down, go the same direction. When you are pulling the partially dry nub, it will expand in a certain direction. To have a clean match you will want to go the same way. And if you ever have to repair, it will be easier to make the new texture match the old.
That some serious technique!! It's fun watching a professional. I have a small bathroom repair job in my home I will be doing this work myself and I think it's going to be fun trying to get it to look professional. Great video. Thanks.
you can save time by folding youtr masking tape in half lengthwise, back to back, apply the tape to the perimeter of the room, then just slide your plastics edge up the wall and it'll stick right to the tape. saves tons of time and its real clean looking.
i normally prime before hanging poly, the poly will hang better when taped to the primed walls, if you dont prime first you may have the poly fall off the walls when you add weight by spraying the compound, i find the orange peel method has an unfinished look about itself but whatever floats your boat i suppose
About 15 years ago, I saw someone texture a ceiling sort of like that, but he also added what looked like a low gloss paint. The ceiling had a fresh coat of light blue paint, and he added an off white paint to the joint compound. The result was that the texture was slightly glossy and it was very striking.
@kimchee94112 Whats recommended these days is to use a sealer after you have scrapped off all the popcorn because of UV damage. Skim the area with drywall compound twice and then prime and spray or it may turn yellow.
I've heard some things called "California" this or that,like a California Cut roof valley. I've been doing drywall finish since the early 80s and this is the first I've heard knockdown called "California Ceiling". A different DIY method for knockdown-results *are not* the same though.Let the medium-to-heavy orange peel dry fully,then sand lightly to slightly flatten the bumps.The look is different than a dragged version,but,a DIY person doesn't get the dreaded lines from the knife.
I was unaware of the 'drywall genre' of music. Another american trying to tell someone what to do. There are other ways of doing things, not just yours. I love the music and video Encore. Encore, please.
Good job. I've done a little of it before but you make it look so easy which is not. Just removed 1.500sf of popcorn next would be either smooth or texture ceiling. In any case would be slow going, wish I had your skills!
Awesome video....you actually answered my question can you spray orange peel and knock down at the same time....without actually using words. Wished you had done some explanations
My husband has a question for you. He wanted to know your technique on how to repair part of a California ceiling when there is water damage? Do you think he has to scrape the whole ceiling, fix the problem and then spray again or is there way to fix the area only and have it blend in? He also wants to know where did you ever get the knock down tool. We live in Canada and my husband has always used a hand tool, crazy..... Thanks
I love the video. I think you should have been more specific with time frames, for example how much time to wait after you spray to do the knock down. Also how much water to mix with texture . Also how many coats if any do you spray .
@EncoreServices We apply the exact same Texture on the walls, and then of course Paint. Yes, we Prime the the texture on the ceiling because the color on the ceiling has to go with the walls and trim. and as I am sure you are aware there are over 50 shades of white. So do yall just leave the walls up north untextured like that?
Thanks for the video helps a lot. Do you have to prime/paint the texture when your done or can you not tell the difference with no finish. I assume it’s difficult to scrape back off later if it’s painted.
Knockdown is no longer as popular here in the Northeast as it was 20 years ago. Hardly ever get requests for it. How popular is it in your neck of the woods?
Nice... I've been looking all over for this technique. Thanks much. What kind of paint roll should be used when rolling on the compound? And nice song.
We're removing popcorn texture in a bedroom today. I'd love to try doing this but wonder if I'll find it's quite difficult for an amateur to get a good result. If I were to make a poor job of it, would it be difficult for a drywall man to correct it? Do you need to sand the surface after it dries or is it finished at the end of the video? thanks so much!
it's also smart to round the edges of your knife to avoid the dreaded lines, those ends have a tendency to get bent, to one side or the other, just a slight roundness , maybe that of a pencil eraser...
@TomSawyerPainting What do you apply on the walls ? Paint :) Do you Prime or Paint the Texture on the ceiling ? We don't prime or paint the texture after its been sprayed. We only prime before spray with a tinted primer for depth. Best Regards :)
why do you prime 1st for knock down? i lived i Cali and we just sprayed texture over finish tape walls and ceilings, its a lot easier to knock down because it dries from the inside out and sets up faster.
I've textured for 10 years and have seen other people try to texture and i assure you the end result is not beautifull. If a person is not experienced and sometimes even if they are the result is uneven, spray lines, some flattened to much others missed or not enough. My advise is if your going to put something that covers 1/3 of your house get a qualified reputable professional. If you get a good 1 you'll be glad that you did.
Hey a quick question....what do you do when a ceiling is painted in an oil base paint, or it is painted with a sealer primer. The knockdown is impossible to do, is the only solution here to skim coat the ceilings?
@TomSawyerPainting I have never seen a textured wall in Canada. I'm sure there are some, but it's not typical in Western Canada anyway. I've gathered from TV that it is fairly common in the US?
A close-up of the end result would have been more helpful & instructive to show closeups at various points in the process. It's very hard to see the texture. The guy is a PRO.and I like the application BUT.... what idiot picked the music?
How long can the mixture sit on the ceiling before you knock it down? It looks like you sprayed the entire ceiling, then used the knock down knife. Correct?
What size nozzle do you use with the 22psi? I was experimenting before I make my first attempt last night and had ok results with a 6mm nozzle but around 15psi. Thanks!
@@EncoreServices why would you not still paint it. I always do a sealer/primer and 2 coats of paint after for a nice bright white finish I've seen a couple of these ceilings with just primer mixed in my personal opinion I think they look dingey
What was that tool used to "knock down". Should that be done while still wet? As for the negative comments, TH-cam is for the people who dont do this everyday. If you do this everyday why are you needing to watch this?
This is a good video, but I would have preferred some instructions rather than the music, explaining such things as the consistency of the mix and the use of the knock down knife and how long you wait before using it. However I did find it useful, but I was only able to follow what was going on because I have some experience in textured ceilings. Just never did the California Style. Really appreciate your work.
Mr DAVE, Mark here. The master taper lol , drywallers are so bad in KW region that I am hanging my taping tools up and going to spray ceilings. (Mark n Zoli)
why is that music in the background? I want to hear what is going on even if it is a bunch of blue collar talk. I have never heard the term California Ceiling, probably because I am in California.
@banshahkoti13 Possibly the knife you used has a slight crown on it and when you used it to knockdown the ceiling the crown is facing the floor instead of the ceiling. Hope this helps
The guy is a wizz with that roller. But I would suggest he buys a tape dispenser and uses stilts instead of a bucket. If you want a totally different look, instead of painting the ceilings white like he did, paint them a lighter shade of your wall color. We have it here in our house and it looks great and adds depth to the ceilings.
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My husband was a dry waller and did these California ceilings for years and he was very impressed with your workmanship. Plus the music was perfect. Thank you
Thank you :)
I came for the technique and stayed for the music. Now I have to learn both. :) Thanks.
Rock on!
This is all good, the only suggestion that I make is that when you knock it down, go the same direction. When you are pulling the partially dry nub, it will expand in a certain direction. To have a clean match you will want to go the same way. And if you ever have to repair, it will be easier to make the new texture match the old.
That some serious technique!! It's fun watching a professional. I have a small bathroom repair job in my home I will be doing this work myself and I think it's going to be fun trying to get it to look professional. Great video. Thanks.
you can save time by folding youtr masking tape in half lengthwise, back to back, apply the tape to the perimeter of the room, then just slide your plastics edge up the wall and it'll stick right to the tape. saves tons of time and its real clean looking.
i normally prime before hanging poly, the poly will hang better when taped to the primed walls, if you dont prime first you may have the poly fall off the walls when you add weight by spraying the compound, i find the orange peel method has an unfinished look about itself but whatever floats your boat i suppose
Wow. Now I'm bummed out just listening to this song. Good going guys.
About 15 years ago, I saw someone texture a ceiling sort of like that, but he also added what looked like a low gloss paint. The ceiling had a fresh coat of light blue paint, and he added an off white paint to the joint compound. The result was that the texture was slightly glossy and it was very striking.
Someone asked me to do this ...
Nice video and for priming I just started using airless with the roller, its a gamechanger.
Nice 👍
always interesting too watch a tradesman apply his trade, finally enjoyed the music about at the end of the video keep up the good work many thanks
thanks bro
Dave is quite truly a talent to behold.
@kimchee94112
Whats recommended these days is to use a sealer after you have scrapped off all the popcorn because of UV damage. Skim the area with drywall compound twice and then prime and spray or it may turn yellow.
I've heard some things called "California" this or that,like a California Cut roof valley. I've been doing drywall finish since the early 80s and this is the first I've heard knockdown called "California Ceiling". A different DIY method for knockdown-results *are not* the same though.Let the medium-to-heavy orange peel dry fully,then sand lightly to slightly flatten the bumps.The look is different than a dragged version,but,a DIY person doesn't get the dreaded lines from the knife.
Thank you for the instructions. I became a Josh Woodward instantly, thank you!
Equipment links greatly appreciate it !
Holy shit dude that song BLOWS!
I was unaware of the 'drywall genre' of music. Another american trying to tell someone what to do. There are other ways of doing things, not just yours. I love the music and video Encore. Encore, please.
I'm going to watch this video every day
Good job. I've done a little of it before but you make it look so easy which is not. Just removed 1.500sf of popcorn next would be either smooth or texture ceiling. In any case would be slow going, wish I had your skills!
Awesome video....you actually answered my question can you spray orange peel and knock down at the same time....without actually using words. Wished you had done some explanations
Like what ?
That was pretty cool. Never knew how it was done. He made it look fun and I want to do it, lol. Good job!
Kitchener my home town fast and simple great job and video
My husband has a question for you. He wanted to know your technique on how to repair part of a California ceiling when there is water damage? Do you think he has to scrape the whole ceiling, fix the problem and then spray again or is there way to fix the area only and have it blend in? He also wants to know where did you ever get the knock down tool. We live in Canada and my husband has always used a hand tool, crazy..... Thanks
It depends on the size of the patch and where its located in the room. The tool can be found at any drywall building supply store. Regards
What do you apply on the walls ?
Do you Prime or Paint the Texture on the ceiling ?
Just Wondering? Nice Vid.
The music is sadder than actually having a popcorn ceiling.
its a beautiful song bro
That's Knockdown finish not Popcorn..
Got it. Didn't see it posted in the info. Josh Woodward.
Nice video. If you are required to paint this ceiling after 20 years, would you prime with oil based primer?
I would use a white latex primer
Thanks for the video.. good job and great tune.. oh and hey from Brantford
Been doing this for many years. Since when did it all of a sudden become California ceiling? I was doing knockdown back in the 70s on the east coast.
The '70s Are Back. Can Ya Dig It?
They must be
I wondered the same thing, CALIFORNIA TEXTURE????? It's a Knockdown texture. it's done everywhere and always has been.
it has many names
I love the video. I think you should have been more specific with time frames, for example how much time to wait after you spray to do the knock down.
Also how much water to mix with texture .
Also how many coats if any do you spray .
if you need to ask how much water go to beginners how to do knockdown texture rookie!!
Time = 20 minutes or more
Water = Alot
Coats = as many as you want
That song was heart warming. I forgot what i was watching the video for
thanks bro
@EncoreServices We apply the exact same Texture on the walls, and then of course Paint.
Yes, we Prime the the texture on the ceiling because the color on the ceiling has to go with the walls and trim. and as I am sure you are aware there are over 50 shades of white.
So do yall just leave the walls up north untextured like that?
nice and efficient, made it look easy. what kind of knockdown trowel are you using?
Curved Blade
Thanks for the video helps a lot. Do you have to prime/paint the texture when your done or can you not tell the difference with no finish. I assume it’s difficult to scrape back off later if it’s painted.
"Do you have to prime/paint the texture when your done" No
Excellent. What primer were you using? looks like it was covering good. Would that need to be painted again after the texture?a
At the time Sherwin Williams Cover Max. We now use Sherwin Williams Pro 200
Amazing skills. Thanks. This was extremely helpful. Great tune, too.
I almost had my first period listening to this music.
Happy Bloody Valentine's Day
Geez us, that was a funny comment! Perfect
A prepubescent girl searching for knock down instructional videos is more amusing than that comment.
You read my mind ... Hahaha
@TheDrywallogist
We use a tinted primer for depth. In Canada we don't spray the walls.
You make it look easy. Obviously you've been doing it for a while. I was told to use an oil base primer. Is that necessary?
John Gomes It will smear if you use a oil base or a primer sealer. Use a flat latex.
Am I crying because of the song or because you did a good job? 😭
I think i may be in a full flashback....nice tune and great work man!
thanks bro
if the walls and ceiling are going to have the same knockdown texture should the walls still be taped off?
lol no
Knockdown is no longer as popular here in the Northeast as it was 20 years ago. Hardly ever get requests for it. How popular is it in your neck of the woods?
but you probably have a reason for doing it your way, so keep on trucking, i respect everyone's methods
Nice... I've been looking all over for this technique. Thanks much. What kind of paint roll should be used when rolling on the compound?
And nice song.
We're removing popcorn texture in a bedroom today. I'd love to try doing this but wonder if I'll find it's quite difficult for an amateur to get a good result. If I were to make a poor job of it, would it be difficult for a drywall man to correct it? Do you need to sand the surface after it dries or is it finished at the end of the video? thanks so much!
You really were just listening to your tunes and slinging mud now and then.
Systematic
it's also smart to round the edges of your knife to avoid the dreaded lines, those ends have a tendency to get bent, to one side or the other, just a slight roundness , maybe that of a pencil eraser...
question it is clear what you did is a good practice, but what about the walls, why not do the same for the walls at the same time?
We expect our board hangers to do the cuts tight and our finishers to plug or clean the recessed can housings.
We do our best
@TomSawyerPainting
What do you apply on the walls ?
Paint :)
Do you Prime or Paint the Texture on the ceiling ?
We don't prime or paint the texture after its been sprayed.
We only prime before spray with a tinted primer for depth.
Best Regards :)
Please, who is the artist that performs this beautiful music?
why do you prime 1st for knock down? i lived i Cali and we just sprayed texture over finish tape walls and ceilings, its a lot easier to knock down because it dries from the inside out and sets up faster.
hows your neck feel after rolling ceilings all day? mine is shot from 30 yrs in the painting biz...
I've textured for 10 years and have seen other people try to texture and i assure you the end result is not beautifull. If a person is not experienced and sometimes even if they are the result is uneven, spray lines, some flattened to much others missed or not enough. My advise is if your going to put something that covers 1/3 of your house get a qualified reputable professional. If you get a good 1 you'll be glad that you did.
This guy is doing a great job! Thanks for the video.
Hey a quick question....what do you do when a ceiling is painted in an oil base paint, or it is painted with a sealer primer. The knockdown is impossible to do, is the only solution here to skim coat the ceilings?
@TomSawyerPainting I have never seen a textured wall in Canada. I'm sure there are some, but it's not typical in Western Canada anyway. I've gathered from TV that it is fairly common in the US?
My favorite part was 3:30 when he was dancing to the music.
What power is required compressor?
I think you need to fill your buckets up a little more.
I think I need a bigger bucket lol
Great song! Thanks for sharing it and the ceiling work.
Thanks bro :)
Who the heck, can't like this music. Fun to hear!
Love the music! Very cool.
The end result is always the same. A beautiful ceiling :)
A close-up of the end result would have been more helpful & instructive to show closeups at various points in the process. It's very hard to see the texture. The guy is a PRO.and I like the application BUT.... what idiot picked the music?
When your comment reaches a 1000 likes you will receive four free official remixes of this wonderful song.
Encore Drywall here has way more than yours does. Don't you feel foolish now?
@@EncoreServices lol 😂😂 😂😂 😂
How long can the mixture sit on the ceiling before you knock it down? It looks like you sprayed the entire ceiling, then used the knock down knife. Correct?
In the knockdown step, what tool are you using? It looks like a big squeegie. Is it?
What size nozzle do you use with the 22psi? I was experimenting before I make my first attempt last night and had ok results with a 6mm nozzle but around 15psi. Thanks!
What's the reason for primeing ceiling I've done plenty of knockdown and textures i do not prime ceilings first
So you don't have to paint it
@@EncoreServices why would you not still paint it. I always do a sealer/primer and 2 coats of paint after for a nice bright white finish I've seen a couple of these ceilings with just primer mixed in my personal opinion I think they look dingey
@@austinclemmons224 this is the way
Great video and some good comments. Thanks for posting this!
Nice and quick tutorial. Thanks.
Thanks Sue
This music can put the dead to sleep. :)
Great work. Very skilled.
8 bar to be missed?
I like how-to videos, except when they make me want to cry...
lol
nice work! i do 2-3 houses a week on top of taping in kingston ont
What was that tool used to "knock down". Should that be done while still wet? As for the negative comments, TH-cam is for the people who dont do this everyday. If you do this everyday why are you needing to watch this?
This is a good video, but I would have preferred some instructions rather than the music, explaining such things as the consistency of the mix and the use of the knock down knife and how long you wait before using it.
However I did find it useful, but I was only able to follow what was going on because I have some experience in textured ceilings. Just never did the California Style.
Really appreciate your work.
Excellent video, I am doing a kitchen, should look good.
Mr DAVE, Mark here. The master taper lol , drywallers are so bad in KW region that I am hanging my taping tools up and going to spray ceilings. (Mark n Zoli)
In the world of drywall, there's the good, the bad and the ugly. Regards
I quit watching after about 45 seconds when I finally realized it was a music video instead of a how-to......
Great. Thanks for stopping bye :)
If you need more of an explanation then this, don't try it.
why is that music in the background? I want to hear what is going on even if it is a bunch of blue collar talk. I have never heard the term California Ceiling, probably because I am in California.
Is this you in the video, or someone else? Contact info?
Where can you get one of those see through blades or curved blade? I can't seem to find them at any of the big box stores.
despues de que le doy spray tengo q esperar algun tiempo para q se seque el compoaun y hacer el knock down
Espere 20 minutos
thanks... it makes sense to prime a coat with the roller first.
Your Welcome :)
@banshahkoti13
Possibly the knife you used has a slight crown on it and when you used it to knockdown the ceiling the crown is facing the floor instead of the ceiling. Hope this helps
What size compressor tank did you need for this project?
What kinda how to video skips the how to part?
How to what
'How to' is self explanatory. Perhaps that's your whole problem.
Whats a movie maker ? :)
Pretty solid technique, but you could just staple the poly up, then fill the staple holes after. Save you some
I do 2-3 houses in a day :P in hamilton....without priming that is
btw. why don't you staple the poly instead of taping it? it's much faster
why? it's pretty fair at least it shows the whole process.. unlike other videos online..
Yeah, you've got some skill!
Thats a nice OSHA approved ladder you got there
been at it 15 years here in S.W michigan.. dawn soap always in my lightweight toppi
ng coats "finish"
That smells nice
The guy is a wizz with that roller. But I would suggest he buys a tape dispenser and uses stilts instead of a bucket.
If you want a totally different look, instead of painting the ceilings white like he did, paint them a lighter shade of your wall color. We have it here in our house and it looks great and adds depth to the ceilings.
+Rick V I forgot to add...keep the texture white.
We always paint with grey tinted primer
@Okrutni
It's just the way the builders in Waterloo Region want it done.
Cheers :)
like to know how you got the tape to stick to that drywall mud