This technique requires more initial setup time than stomp and mud trowel, but once you’re ready, the application will be quick, uniform, and less tiring. You can splatter a small surface in as little ...

If your ceiling texture has been painted, you won't be able to scrape it clean. You may need to skim-coat the surface. Paint a textured surface the way you would new drywall. Let the “mud” dry ...

The goal is to saturate the texture without soaking the drywall underneath it. Allow the texture to soak for 10 to 15 minutes. Use a drywall or putty knife to scrape away the softened texture.