I do a lot of drywall repair that requires matching many different styles of texture. I use many different techniques and tools including the plastic loop roller a regular roller and a texture sponge to do a knockdown. It doesn’t matter which one I like I just need to use the right method for the job at hand. Helps to have more than 1 tool in your tool belt,I enjoy you videos!
Great video Leah! I have to agree about plastic texture roller. The texture is just too rough. However, I do keep that exact plastic roller in the work van to match existing textures on drywall repairs A lot of people made the mistake using it for an easy remedy after wallpaper removal in kitchens and bathrooms... Take care, -Paul
@@dondon6979 Yes... agreed! ...it i9s knowing when to take the time to stop and clean the tools without interfering in the progress, bro! Not something learned so easy on the home jobs.
I like the texture from the 3/8 nap roller. I like a lighter texture. I don't care for the denser texture the plastic loop roller put on. Glad I watched this because I bought one today and planned to put texture on the walls of my kitchen tomorrow. In fact, I wish I could find a roller to put on an even more subtle texture than the 3/8" nap did. Thanks Leah.
I was just noticing how many of your videos has helped and thought I should say that, like me I bet there are a lot of people that have been helped by you. I want to say a big thank you and if I had money I would be your biggest contributor. The sad part I am not but, I wish nothing but the best for you and yours
OMG you saved me almost bought that roller. An i love the regular look of the basic roller. An after it dries i think you can go in with a sanding block to add a custom look. 💝 your a BLESSING an so Helpful! God Bless You 😘
Just wanted you to know this video is still helping people like me! I'm finishing my first room and am figuring out the texture piece. I'm hoping I did the job well enough I can keep smooth walls but I'm probably not that lucky as a newbie. Thank you for your videos!
Hi Leah, great video. Coming from a guy that can't even drill straight hole. Tried to make the center finder jig, 2 of them and when I got done I could not use them to find center of anything. I made your sawhorses and when I got done only 3 feet touched the floor. Had to install a block on the 4th foot on each one. So you must be very good at what you do. Your projects come out great Everytime . Thank God I have a drill press. Thank u Leah. Mark
I prefer the look or the plastic loop roller to the regular roller and I like them both my reason for my choice is I don't find myself searching for a pattern with it like I do with the regular roller also to prevent the hard buildup I keep my product bucket a trash bucket and a water bucket handy and anytime a tool is not in use it's in water I do the same when I paint ....... Thanks for the great demo
I like the regular roller better. What I really want to do, however, is a lighter texture, more like an orange peel. There are so many different textures in my house, with sometimes as many as 3 very different styles on the same wall!
Well, because I have so much money that I don't know what to do with it all, lol; I bought the loop roller in 1977 to redo my first home's bathroom ceiling. It worked great and I'm sure the other type would as well. Another great tip. Thank you!!
Leah, I just removed wood paneling from my wall. I sanded the glue residue down. There was no texture on the sheetrock. I plan on covering the glue stripes with shellac, and once dry I intend on texturing the wall. I have never textured before, but you have given me the confidence that I may be able to finish it. I am uncertain what joint compound to buy, but I guess I will figure it out. Thanks for your advice!❤
Hello. I’m glad I found you. All other results for my search didn’t include the use of a regular paint roller to apply compound mud. I looked for options to cover with texture an uneven drywall wall, damaged after years of repairs in a closet where shelving was changed depending of the use and user of the closet. Among the other options, there was one to cover the wall with textured wall paper (😳!). I really cannot see much of a difference between both finishes you presented. For all the replies I think there is not a right or wrong answer. It just depends of the taste of each person (and the sight/vision, like in my case 🤩). Before finding this video I already had bought a roller for textured paint, which is more like your “regular nap roller”, except that it has a pattern, than your pla$tic roller. I will practice first in a piece of extra drywall, before I do the wall. Although my roller is a little different than the one you recommend here, I feel like I got the answer to what I was wondering, thanks to you. Yes, I can use a regular paint roller to apply mud. I’m following you now. Thanks!
I love the savings. Very, very cool. This is the kind of stuff that I dig. For me, I'm not so much into textured walls because I find dust hides. So I'd go with the larger one with the discount roller. No dust will hide from me ... muwhahahaha.
This does work wonders for truck bed liner. I believe that's what it was made for...it comes in bed paint kits...the bed liner has bits of shredded rubber tires
Maybe not on walls, but I'm about to test a spot on a thick roll on specialty silicone roof coating that has to be rolled on and needs more mil thickness then a nap roller is able to provide I'm hoping it allows me to apply the material thick enough to achieve the required thickness as it is self leveling . We'll see how the test spot goes.
I like both patterns, I'm sure they each have a place. It also depends heavily on my customers preference. But great video, thanks for showing how to save some money too!!
I like the plastic result a little better. Depending on the texture type, i typically use spray. Texture does help hide blemishes, but really i like the look of flat wall the best
Textured walls and ceilings are just a cheap and easy way out of finishing a wall. The proper way is to skim coat smoothly, but it takes a lot of skill, therefore more money. I've been watching a lot of American home renovation/real estate flipping shows and it seems that people are cutting so many corners just to be done with the job. It's sad, because we need artisans, expert plasterers and painters. Regardless, thank you for the video Leah, you are amazing indeed :)
The plastic loop looks like the texture on our ceiling, the ⅜” nap looks a little smoother. I’d hate to bump the wall with the plastic loop texture, I’d be trying to get blood off the walls lol. So my vote is for the less expensive ⅜ “ nap roller. Thank you for saving my money and my hide!
Hi! Thank you for your videos! Can you make a video of applying stucco with a machine sprayer and texture it with a texture roller for cinder block wall?
I prefer the plastic loop look myself. Maybe you'd consider giving a tip to your viewers on how to clean these type of rollers, like when you are not actively using the roller soak it in a bucket of water to keep the mud from getting hard and then use a garden hose sprayer on high pressure to clean the grooves out.
The loop roller looks to much like popcorn to me. I prefer the regular roller. Just wanted to say thank you for all your videos. I always feel very empowered after watching them. I work in remodeling, but there is always more to learn. And as a woman in this field, is hard sometimes to get respect. You're videos give me that extra edge on the job, and encourage me to work on my own projects at home. Thank you for all you do!
seejanedrill I spray lacquer and refinish cabinets by trade, and I was a painter for many years, but I love laying tile and I've been attempting carpentry. You're hacks have really pushed me along when I was seriously overwhelmed.
Leah, of the two patterns, I prefer the one produced by the regular roller. However, I have to confess I’ve never been a texture person. I like smooth walls...just not very adventurous I suppose! Great video as always!
Plastic loop roller obviously takes two coats and looks like a dense small popcorn finish. 2nd (regular) roller has a wavy, less dense, less sharp and more appealing finish.
What kind of joint compound do you use that is white. I bought all purpose with a green lid. I was surprised to find it was an ugly gray. When I thinned it down to texter my ceiling, it stayed gray and didn't dry white. Now I have to paint my ceiling which I wasn't planning on doing.
I prefer no texture at all but that is probably very expensive. I have never seen a texture like either one of them. I've mostly seen orange peel. Thanks for the money saving tip and review.
Gdaftn Leah, my master bedroom wall and ceiling are totally texture except one wall cause it was paper walled, but now I would like to texture it to match the remaining walls and I believe it has the exact text used by the first roller. I would like to know where can I purchase it in order to match it with the rest of the walls...thank u.
I like the look of a smooth wall..but of these two, I prefer the texture loop pattern...BUT..it makes more sense for a homeowner to use a regular roller for cost effectiveness.
Hey Lea you are so informative, I do enjoy your videos. But in regards to the texture roller I have a few things to say: I learned to plaster when doing my addition 108 pc of drywall. In 25 yrs not one crack or joint lines, I used the plastic loop roller over A thin coat(wet) then let it set up maybe 5 min and took a trowel at 45 degrees and did a light handed drag. Beautiful! The plastic loop roller can be used time and time again. It may be a slightly more price tag but the job is so much nicer, and With the reg roller using layer on top of layer looks like muck, and you are using 2 X ‘s the joint compound. So wear is the savings Not to mention drying time. My roller is at least 10 yrs old . Many many jobs. Keep your videos coming. Thanks for accepting comments. S. Minehart
Reed Hedges I think she has one like that. I watched it recently. Search TH-cam for texture ceiling or something similar and look for her blue and yellow banner on the thumbnail.
I like the closer upper pattern, from the special roller. I don't see why it would be hard to clean when using pre-mix, if you just soak it for a few minutes maybe with a dab of soap and then give it a light scrub while underwater the mud should just dissolve away.
I repair rentals so I'd be painting the same ceilings again sometime. I use the paint roller because is cleaner, easier to paint and looks just as good.
You have no idea how much you're loved . Thank you for all of the incredible how to videos you run circles around 98% of the remodeling world
I do a lot of drywall repair that requires matching many different styles of texture. I use many different techniques and tools including the plastic loop roller a regular roller and a texture sponge to do a knockdown. It doesn’t matter which one I like I just need to use the right method for the job at hand. Helps to have more than 1 tool in your tool belt,I enjoy you videos!
Great video Leah! I have to agree about plastic texture roller. The texture is just too rough. However, I do keep that exact plastic roller in the work van to match existing textures on drywall repairs A lot of people made the mistake using it for an easy remedy after wallpaper removal in kitchens and bathrooms... Take care, -Paul
Paul Peck Hey Paul, congrats on the success of your TH-cam channel👍
Can't clean the loops?? Since when?? I've used the same plastic looped roller for 20 years.Works great for knock downs.
@@dondon6979 Yes... agreed! ...it i9s knowing when to take the time to stop and clean the tools without interfering in the progress, bro! Not something learned so easy on the home jobs.
I like the plastic roller. It's tighter. The other reminds me of outdated 70s look
I like the texture from the 3/8 nap roller. I like a lighter texture. I don't care for the denser texture the plastic loop roller put on. Glad I watched this because I bought one today and planned to put texture on the walls of my kitchen tomorrow. In fact, I wish I could find a roller to put on an even more subtle texture than the 3/8" nap did. Thanks Leah.
I do love how you present everything. You're voice is very clear
I was just noticing how many of your videos has helped and thought I should say that, like me I bet there are a lot of people that have been helped by you. I want to say a big thank you and if I had money I would be your biggest contributor. The sad part I am not but, I wish nothing but the best for you and yours
Buy her a cup of coffee, she deserves it... Or not...???
Thanks for the video. I personally like the plastic loop texture and will use it on my next drywall project. Again, thanks.
I like the plastic texture as its more consistant and less peaks to gather dust.
I like both textures. Very nice.
OMG you saved me almost bought that roller. An i love the regular look of the basic roller. An after it dries i think you can go in with a sanding block to add a custom look. 💝 your a BLESSING an so Helpful! God Bless You 😘
Just wanted you to know this video is still helping people like me! I'm finishing my first room and am figuring out the texture piece. I'm hoping I did the job well enough I can keep smooth walls but I'm probably not that lucky as a newbie. Thank you for your videos!
I like the softer look of the 3/8 nap roller better that that rough busy looking texture of the plastic roller
Hi Leah, great video. Coming from a guy that can't even drill straight hole. Tried to make the center finder jig, 2 of them and when I got done I could not use them to find center of anything. I made your sawhorses and when I got done only 3 feet touched the floor. Had to install a block on the 4th foot on each one. So you must be very good at what you do. Your projects come out great Everytime . Thank God I have a drill press. Thank u Leah. Mark
Hey Mark, Maybe the floor itself wasn't level and there was nothing wrong with your saw horse 🙂
Returning my Goop Loop today! 3/8" nap has a nicer look. Thanks!
I like the cheap roller WAY better!!! I’m returning the other one!!! I love your videos, Leah!!!!
hi!! how are you!! i prefer plastic loop roller.... it seems a little thinner :)
I prefer the look or the plastic loop roller to the regular roller and I like them both my reason for my choice is I don't find myself searching for a pattern with it like I do with the regular roller also to prevent the hard buildup I keep my product bucket a trash bucket and a water bucket handy and anytime a tool is not in use it's in water I do the same when I paint ....... Thanks for the great demo
I found this roller useful when applying concrete resurfacer. It helped create a even finish with a different grip than broom finish.
I prefer the stipple effect on the bottom... enjoy all your videos..you are very good at explaining all your videos. Thank you!
I agree Leah! Nice texture and finish with the lint free roller sleeve! Excellent video once again! You do really know your stuff! Don Cheers!
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I like the regular roller better. What I really want to do, however, is a lighter texture, more like an orange peel. There are so many different textures in my house, with sometimes as many as 3 very different styles on the same wall!
Well, because I have so much money that I don't know what to do with it all, lol; I bought the loop roller in 1977 to redo my first home's bathroom ceiling. It worked great and I'm sure the other type would as well. Another great tip. Thank you!!
I prefer the plastic loop roller.... thanks for the video.... helped me find the right roller
Leah, I just removed wood paneling from my wall. I sanded the glue residue down. There was no texture on the sheetrock. I plan on covering the glue stripes with shellac, and once dry I intend on texturing the wall. I have never textured before, but you have given me the confidence that I may be able to finish it. I am uncertain what joint compound to buy, but I guess I will figure it out. Thanks for your advice!❤
I'm trying to texture a newly fixed drywall panel. Do I need to add anything to the drywall before I texture?
I like your technique it looks very good
I like them both. I would use the texture roller for ceilings and a regular roller for walls, which, I plan on doing this coming weekend. 😊
Hello. I’m glad I found you. All other results for my search didn’t include the use of a regular paint roller to apply compound mud. I looked for options to cover with texture an uneven drywall wall, damaged after years of repairs in a closet where shelving was changed depending of the use and user of the closet. Among the other options, there was one to cover the wall with textured wall paper (😳!). I really cannot see much of a difference between both finishes you presented. For all the replies I think there is not a right or wrong answer. It just depends of the taste of each person (and the sight/vision, like in my case 🤩).
Before finding this video I already had bought a roller for textured paint, which is more like your “regular nap roller”, except that it has a pattern, than your pla$tic roller.
I will practice first in a piece of extra drywall, before I do the wall. Although my roller is a little different than the one you recommend here, I feel like I got the answer to what I was wondering, thanks to you. Yes, I can use a regular paint roller to apply mud. I’m following you now.
Thanks!
Thank you so much for this video! I was wondering if I could use a regular roller to do texture but couldn't find any examples of it. YOU ROCK!
Definitely plastic roller does a better job, and more professionally.
I prefer the texture from the regular paint roller. I also really enjoy your videos, you do an excellent job and you are very positive. Thank you!
I love the savings. Very, very cool. This is the kind of stuff that I dig.
For me, I'm not so much into textured walls because I find dust hides.
So I'd go with the larger one with the discount roller.
No dust will hide from me ... muwhahahaha.
This does work wonders for truck bed liner. I believe that's what it was made for...it comes in bed paint kits...the bed liner has bits of shredded rubber tires
Maybe not on walls, but I'm about to test a spot on a thick roll on specialty silicone roof coating that has to be rolled on and needs more mil thickness then a nap roller is able to provide I'm hoping it allows me to apply the material thick enough to achieve the required thickness as it is self leveling . We'll see how the test spot goes.
Thanks for the clever roller hack, Leah! I know this will be handy for home and set building.
I like both patterns, I'm sure they each have a place. It also depends heavily on my customers preference. But great video, thanks for showing how to save some money too!!
The nap roller effect is much better than the plastic roller. Love your videos
thank you!
I like the plastic result a little better. Depending on the texture type, i typically use spray. Texture does help hide blemishes, but really i like the look of flat wall the best
What size nap roller do i need when priming and painting the loop roller texture??
Textured walls and ceilings are just a cheap and easy way out of finishing a wall. The proper way is to skim coat smoothly, but it takes a lot of skill, therefore more money. I've been watching a lot of American home renovation/real estate flipping shows and it seems that people are cutting so many corners just to be done with the job. It's sad, because we need artisans, expert plasterers and painters. Regardless, thank you for the video Leah, you are amazing indeed :)
Can I apply the drywall mud with a trowel instead of a 3/8" roller before using the texture roller?
I like the paint brush roller effect.
Holy Crap! Who Knew? Thank you! Always a clean and no nonsense presentation. 00xx00
The plastic loop looks like the texture on our ceiling, the ⅜” nap looks a little smoother. I’d hate to bump the wall with the plastic loop texture, I’d be trying to get blood off the walls lol. So my vote is for the less expensive ⅜ “ nap roller. Thank you for saving my money and my hide!
That's funny, Elaine, I didn't think about that when looking at the texture, but you are probably right!
is there a rollerfor orange peel texturing?
Can I mix the drywall mud with paint instead of water?
Cool plassic roller. Thanks.
Thank you for your video. I like the texture from the 3/8 nap roller
Hi! Thank you for your videos! Can you make a video of applying stucco with a machine sprayer and texture it with a texture roller for cinder block wall?
Rite in the Rain are perfect on deployments 👍
I really like the 3/8” nap roller
Bought 'write in the rain' - Excellent
Lea thank you so much... really appreciate it . I have checked out most of your videos and they are always a great help.
Where can I get one of these looped rollers??
How do you get in the corners?
I would like to see both with a slight knockdown, then I could decide. Thanks for your skill sharing
I prefer the plastic loop look myself. Maybe you'd consider giving a tip to your viewers on how to clean these type of rollers, like when you are not actively using the roller soak it in a bucket of water to keep the mud from getting hard and then use a garden hose sprayer on high pressure to clean the grooves out.
The loop roller looks to much like popcorn to me. I prefer the regular roller. Just wanted to say thank you for all your videos. I always feel very empowered after watching them. I work in remodeling, but there is always more to learn. And as a woman in this field, is hard sometimes to get respect. You're videos give me that extra edge on the job, and encourage me to work on my own projects at home. Thank you for all you do!
Right on! I always love hearing from fellow women in the trades. you're very welcome, and I'm glad our videos have been helpful!
seejanedrill I spray lacquer and refinish cabinets by trade, and I was a painter for many years, but I love laying tile and I've been attempting carpentry. You're hacks have really pushed me along when I was seriously overwhelmed.
Both look great 👍 on the nap roller
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Leah, of the two patterns, I prefer the one produced by the regular roller. However, I have to confess I’ve never been a texture person. I like smooth walls...just not very adventurous I suppose! Great video as always!
thanks, Kathy!
i need to paint my deck with some crack ..which roller you recommend me...
Do you think both rollers too rough for the wall ?
I prefer the loop roller texture. Thanks for the video.
you're very welcome, and thanks for sharing your opinion!
I think I prefer the plastic loop roller, personally. But thanks for the tip, Leah! I love your channel.
🙂👍
I like the texture on top.
that roller works great for roll on truck bed coatings
Plastic loop roller obviously takes two coats and looks like a dense small popcorn finish. 2nd (regular) roller has a wavy, less dense, less sharp and more appealing finish.
What kind of joint compound do you use that is white. I bought all purpose with a green lid. I was surprised to find it was an ugly gray. When I thinned it down to texter my ceiling, it stayed gray and didn't dry white. Now I have to paint my ceiling which I wasn't planning on doing.
I prefer no texture at all but that is probably very expensive. I have never seen a texture like either one of them. I've mostly seen orange peel. Thanks for the money saving tip and review.
Also can I just paint the wall using texture roller instead of joint compound ?
I prefer the loop texture roller pattern, because It is consistent and tighter
Gdaftn Leah,
my master bedroom wall and ceiling are totally texture except one wall cause it was paper walled, but now I would like to texture it to match the remaining walls and I believe it has the exact text used by the first roller.
I would like to know where can I purchase it in order to match it with the rest of the walls...thank u.
I like the look of a smooth wall..but of these two, I prefer the texture loop pattern...BUT..it makes more sense for a homeowner to use a regular roller for cost effectiveness.
I choose the 3/8 nap, it seems to 'breath' better or something, it's less congested. If I color it then I probably can get better coverage.
yes, I know exactly what you mean
I actually like the textured roller. It's a smaller tighter look. Just my opinion. I love watching your videos!!!
I used a 3/8" nap paint roller and it came out tight like the texture roller. I dont know what happened there but I do like the looser look better.
I like the uniformity of the plastic roller
Hey Lea you are so informative, I do enjoy your videos. But in regards to the texture roller I have a few things to say:
I learned to plaster when doing my addition 108 pc of drywall. In 25 yrs not one crack or joint lines, I used the plastic loop roller over
A thin coat(wet) then let it set up maybe 5 min and took a trowel at 45 degrees and did a light handed drag. Beautiful!
The plastic loop roller can be used time and time again. It may be a slightly more price tag but the job is so much nicer, and
With the reg roller using layer on top of layer looks like muck, and you are using 2 X ‘s the joint compound. So wear is the savings
Not to mention drying time.
My roller is at least 10 yrs old . Many many jobs.
Keep your videos coming. Thanks for accepting comments.
S. Minehart
Thank you Leah you help me so much
Love your videos Leah😎😍😎😍😎
The knap roller is definitely the way I would go much nicer look to it. Thanks for the heads up chicky !!
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I prefer the texture from the regular paint roller.
I prefer the texture from the regular one
Regular roller will shed. Plastic roller wont.
A high pressure sprayer on a hose will clean no problem. Great video!
Definitely the side made with the regular roller. Great video! ♡♡♡
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I wouldn't do either on my walls but if I did I would use the plastic roller. I like the tighter effect.
Hey Leah, would love if you had a tip on using texture to hide an uneven, patched, repaired plaster ceiling.
Reed Hedges I think she has one like that. I watched it recently. Search TH-cam for texture ceiling or something similar and look for her blue and yellow banner on the thumbnail.
There is a roller who can make the plaster as flat as possible?
I like the closer upper pattern, from the special roller.
I don't see why it would be hard to clean when using pre-mix, if you just soak it for a few minutes maybe with a dab of soap and then give it a light scrub while underwater the mud should just dissolve away.
From the video I like the loop roller. I'd have to try them in person to say for sure though.
I didn't know people texture walls. Learn something new everyday.
You're my hero!
I like Plastic roller best not so clumpy (if that’s a word) and thanks for your demo 👍🏽
I have no idea how I got to this video. But if I ever want to roll a texture on a wall I guess I like the 3/4 nap one. 🤷🏼♂️
yes both textures are same, but the upper texture is more dense & i will prefer that
thanks 🙂
I repair rentals so I'd be painting the same ceilings again sometime. I use the paint roller because is cleaner, easier to paint and looks just as good.
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I like the lower one, it softer and easier on the eyes.
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I like your soft nap roller the second one better
I prefer the tighter plastic Loop roller yeah it's a little expensive but I like the results better
Thank you for the video! To make the texture stand out more, should the drywall mud be thicker or thinner? Thank you again!!