How do I get a patched section of an interior wall to match the texture of the rest of the wall?
Question:A previous owner patched a section of a wall. The rest of the wall is lightly textured but the patch is smooth. I want to repaint the entire wall. How do I add texture to the patched section to match the rest of the wall?
Answers:
It depends on the texture. If a textured paint was used in the past, you wil likely need to use some sort of textured paint.
Usually, though, when I see a "smooth spot" it was caused by using a paint brush to paint instead of a roller -- when the rest was done with a roller. You can try to paint over the area with a really nappy (thick) roller first, and see if that helps the texture on that area.
You may also want to try going to your local Home Depot or Lowes or FULL SERVICE home improvement store. Take a picture of the spot on the wall, from pretty close, so they can see the issue. Chances are they will know exactly what to do.
You can try this, it worked for repairing a hole in my wall made from a door knob going through it.
I first patched the hole with a small piece of drywall, taped it and plastered the seams. I sanded it smooth then used some canned spackle and thinned some out using a little bit of water to the consistency of pudding. Then using a putty knife, I put a glob on the patched area and kind of sloppily spread it around until it had the same pattern as the rest of the wall. When it was dry to the touch, I used a damp towel and sort of smoothed it out by gently rubbing it, careful to not apply too much pressure so it wouldn't get the towel imprint. After a day of completely drying out, I painted it. I was really impressed with my technique, you can't tell where the hole was!
Try mixing some joint compound with your paint for texture. Use a 3/4 inch nap roller and different mix of the paint/joint compound until you get the desired texture. Bear in mind the texture could of been made with a sponge, a rag, or other tool also. I,d have to see it to be sure. Good luck to you!
I have a light "Orange Peel" texture. I use a very light sparking as a final coat over the spot, I use a sponge and lightly push into the texture and pull it out , It takes practice, but it is pretty close.
If you are not happy with what it looks like or it gets too thick; just spray some water on it and thin it out. The spackling will re-harden.
all home centers sell cans of spray texture, it will match any type of splatter or orange peel texture, just follow the directions on the can, and then reprime the area and you are ready for paint. it's easy , good luck
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