Apply the joint compound mixture to your wall using a drywall knife or trowel.
Faux concrete wall with joint compound.
For a stucco like texture dip a sponge into the compound mixture and pat it onto the wall until you reach your desired texture.
For a knockdown texture apply the joint compound by stamping it onto the wall or ceiling with a stomp brush.
Joint compound also known as drywall mud is a form of gypsum based plaster.
You may notice that the color will change slightly and the wall becomes more white and opaque as it dried.
You can use a 4 6 or 12 inch knife depending on how big you want your pattern to be.
Seal your new wall.
Using a plaster stone stencil some hand tools and joint compound also known as drywall mud you can create a faux brick or rough stone wall all by yourself.
Drywall joint compound is commonly used to apply over seams of drywall to create a smooth finish.
For a crosshatched or ridged texture use a notched trowel to draw lines into the joint compound.
Seal your newly whitewashed faux brick wall.
Aug 17 2013 if you re looking to add definition and texture to a plain wall consider adding a splash of stone without the cost of hiring a mason.
Primarily used by builders to seal cracks in drywall and make interior painting easier in the diy space it s become a beloved tool for adding texture and definition to a wall mantle or any other space that could benefit from a facade of fake but convincing stone or brick.
If the coverage is heavier than you want you can still use a damp cloth to remove the joint compound.
Even after it has dried.
Whether you re dealing with flawed walls that will look shoddy under a smooth paint finish or you re in love with the textured walls of new mexican adobe homes mixing paint into joint compound can create a wide range of textured wall finishes for everything from feature walls to whole rooms.
Because of its thick.
This same material can be applied in a thick coat approximately 1 8 on virtually any wall that allows texturing to be done while the material is still wet.