DIY- How to Match Knockdown texture with the Knockdown Texture Sponge

In this video I'll be demonstrating how to apply all purpose joint compound with a Knockdown Texture Sponge on a vaulted ceiling repair. The ceiling repair is the whole 36' paper tape joint right at the vault of the open plan ceiling. I must say this knockdown texture sponge works great for matching and blending the knockdown texture. I've been using one for a several years now and they work great for tape joint repairs and small drywall repairs
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[@PaulPeck]

Checkout my latest video: Easiest way to repair knockdown texture on a wall patch ever! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYqWfaJtZpKdrLc Let me know what you think? -Paul

[@popitscorner777]

Paul Peck Are you just using drywall mud in your pan?

[@triggertime90]

Well done. I can tape rock with the best of them on a smooth surface but never worked with knockdown. Good instructions on how to deal with it.

[@marklemons7877]

@Paul peck drywalltube New to hanging drywall and textures. Question ??? Can you put paint or kilz in your mudding mixture for thinning it out to roll on the ceiling so you don't have to go back and paint it later. Thanks in advance

[@papajoemethven461]

I've been in home remodeling for years, and that's a wonderful technique for duplicating a knockdown texture without having to break out a hopper. 👌🏻

[@PaulPeck]

Thank you Papa Joe! I'm telling ya... For small knockdown texture repairs the knockdown texture sponge can blend the texture into the existing so much better than a hopper or texture rig. I've always got my knockdown texture orange peel texture sponges in my drywall repair bag for sure! Thanks for stopping by, -Paul

[@lelchookmark4822]

Your Video saved my Butt !! I had a tree go thru my roof and I had to replace about 75 sq. ft. of sheetrock. Sadly no insurance so this was all on my dime, im a welder and not savvy with house projects, well lets just say I had to learn. Everything turned out great, I really appreciate this video, same texture as my house and I figured it out with your help and this sponge. I sincerely Thank You ...

[@leemartin4683]

Wow you ansered. I am retired painter by profession but do alot of remolading. People found out what I know and brought me out of retirement to flip houses. Great fun and keeps me in shape at 59. Thank you for your support.

[@PaulPeck]

That's awesome Lee! Sounds like you're loving every minute of it too.👍 Flips are nice cause you're always doing something different. Thanks for stopping back by! -Paul

[@olhesty2196]

Man, I am a DIY everything guy. i have fiddle around with different methods of applying repair knockdown, but I will say….. you are the man! That is the absolute cleanest application of repair knockdown I have seen to date. Homax and their overpriced rattle can spray texture will never again be in my hands again! I truly wanna thank you for your video. Oh, you know I subscribed to your channel, can’t wait to see your other videos when time affords me.

[@reneespinosa565]

Thanks to for making this video and to everyone for the comments. I’ve got a few holes to patch up in my home. Been putting it off because of the “ texture challenge “. Gotta get me that sponge.

[@yousircantknow8987]

Looks great!!! Just what I needed. I tore out and replaced my bathroom vanity. Now I need to repair the walls before I paint and install the backsplash. This video seems to be the lifesaver I was looking for. Thanks Paul!!

[@PaulPeck]

That's great Yousir! I'm glad my knockdown texture sponge video could help you out on your bathroom remodel. Let me know if you run into any questions along the way. -Paul

[@maureenkerfoot1463]

I'm glad I saw this, we bought this house that clearly has a do-it-yourself knock down attempt, looks like some tiny pieces of pasta was thrown at the ceiling and walls. Now I see I can do this and fix it. Thank you!!!

[@barryjohnson26]

Best way to do it. Especially on small jobs. Just remod my bathroom walls. Thanks for the vid!!

[@THETIMINATORTHETOOLMAN]

I ordered the sponge and Lexan tool to drag the knock down texture and used your techniques and it worked like a charm. I have been doing renovations for a long time but have never been real good at matching texture till now. This idea works great for small repairs where you don’t want to skim coat the entire area and retexture

[@mq9167]

Nice video. Having done a LOT of repairs working in apartment maintenance, trying to match texture was one of the hardest things to do. I found that matching a knock down that was previous painted with several coats required a light wipe down after the knock down with a damp cloth when the repair was almost completely dry. This took the hard edges off and matched the older painted texture better. Also I found that the canned texture didnt match any texture very well. I found that using a texture gun would do a MUCH better job applying mud to use in matching any texture.

[@kam5876]

Thank you for this very helpful video. I'm definitely going to try this method. I hate textured walls. They're such a pain to re-texture. After our bathroom renovation, we filled and smoothed the walls using joint compound. The smooth walls look awesome! I wish I could remove the texture from all the walls in the house but that would be too labor-intensive. Your method of repair is much appreciated.

[@PaulPeck]

Glad you found my video helpful KAM!👍🏻 Thanks so much for watching and commenting! 😎 -Paul

[@KeepOnGrowin]

Thanks Paul! Have used this a few times in the past year. We do decorative wall finishes and sometimes our job is held up waiting on a small repair. I knocked them out so we could get started, my wife already had a sponge in her faux finish arsenal. Thanks for the tips over the years.

[@PaulPeck]

That’s awesome Mike!💥👊🏻 It’s great technique for matching knockdown texture on small wall and ceiling repairs for sure! I really appreciate your feedback man. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!😎 -Paul

[@TheBigRunker]

I was thinking I was going have to have a new drywall ceiling installed, now to find someone like you who knows what they're doing.

[@PaulPeck]

Right on Frank!👍 Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!😎 -Paul

[@justinbush7610]

Thank man I knew I was doing something wrong I do maintenance for a hotel I've been doing drywall 4 a long time but never dealt with knock down my repairs have gotten better over time but still not happy with the results now that I know how to do it the right way I'm looking 4word to c how it comes out i was doing my texture and then sanding or taking a wet rag to try to take the tops off but makes a lot more sense now that I c how it's done the correct way thanks again it really is an art

[@jefferycherrysr6568]

Thanks for this video I have 2 places to do on my basement ceiling and now I can do the texture knockdown correctly

[@RogerWakefield]

Hello @Paul Peck DrywallTube... Another amazing video. I love the way you get in there and show us how to do the whole thing. That looks great! Your work is fantastic!!!

[@PaulPeck]

Hey there Roger!💥👊🏻 I really appreciate the kind words my friend. Thank you so much for stopping by!😎 -Paul

[@giulianacr2638]

Your video inspired me to do this on a wall, thank you 😁 I never knew I could do this! It looks perfect 👌💖

[@stanleyshelnutt2352]

Cool, I ran Ames Finishing tools for 35 years, but I just bought a trailers in Colorado. I was gonna do some hand knockdown. Thanks!

[@PaulPeck]

That’s awesome Stanley!👊🏻 Glad my video can help you match your texture! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!😎 -Paul

[@briang4225]

Thanks so much, that's the exact texture sponge i need, had no clue how to find that exact sponge. Appreciate the link to amazon.

[@tammyslifeplusthree5059]

Coming though to say hey new friend and thanks for all the love and support. ..love ur channel 💋

[@chrischrisley3981]

Excellent video! Thanks for not skipping over the important parts! I'm happy that I've found your page. Keep up the good work!

[@PaulPeck]

I appreciate that Chris!💥👍🏻 Thanks so much for watching and subscribing man!😎 -Paul

[@duanerobberts8731]

Thank you! Your demonstration and concise explanation is very educational.

[@chillimanTheTrucker]

You make that look so easy. Great job. Watched in full. Doing it the right way. 76 more videos to go 🤘

[@PaulPeck]

Right on Chilling Man!🔥🙏 Thanks so much for watching and subscribing my friend!😎 -Paul

[@bryantjackson3803]

This is the technique I've been looking for...all the dry wall guys around here have tried to keep this particular technique a secret. Big Thanks My friend.

[@PaulPeck]

Awesome Bryant! I'm stoked that my knockdown texture matching secret weapon video could help you out!👍

[@scottsthoughtschannel9538]

This like a very fun job!!!! I would not mind doing this at all!!! Great video!!!!! I Like leaning more about different skill sets.

[@monikas4656]

Thank you soo much!!.. I just finish my ceiling patch I use alternative sponge with big pores.. look ok, but your sponge is much better..Thanks again

[@PaulPeck]

+Monika S i'm glad your ceiling patch turned out OK. Trying to match knockdown texture can be difficult. But with the right tools and technique it can be a fast and easy. Thanks so much for watching! -Paul

[@Kell_Williamson]

Paul... thank you.. and what a nice channel ... I'm glad to have you connected to me.. again thanks❤

[@michaelgordon7618]

I had no idea where to start. Now I do, thanks to you. Perfect video!

[@christycamful]

You do suchhhh a great job with this. Thank you for sharing your skill and training. Super helpful.

[@LECCinColorado]

thanks, just what I needed. I appreciate that you took the time to make these videos.

[@PaulPeck]

That's awesome Lyn!👍🏻 I really enjoy helping and teaching people skills that I know they can do with just a little instruction. Take care, -Paul

[@susanbell9863]

This was helpful you make it look easy instead of spraying a ceiling. Thanks.

[@BoxieOutdoors]

I had a small stint in construction Thank you for sharing. I watched the video in full and subscribed to your channel and hit the like button and notification bell have a BLESSED day.

[@vladimiralvarez1162]

Cool vid i..now I see how it’s done ...I’m having my ceiling worked on cause it was started to look uneven ..had my handy man out beams to raise it up ..so he cut through the drywall and will put back that texture ..greetings from California

[@PaulPeck]

Cool Vladimir!😎 Sounds like a good plan! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing my friend! -Paul

[@scottsthoughtschannel9538]

This is a great Drywall business KZbin Channel!!!! Great work!!!!

[@dimitriaxiotis1154]

Wow been a painter for 18yrs+ I wish my dad was alive to see how you did this repair we always used a hopper to remake the down texture what a quick repair and easier and cleaner this is

[@NomadikEmpyr]

Diggin watching paint dry bro, lol.that's some art man, didn't even look like a patch.

[@esaudevora1825]

Awesome 😁

[@Bluejazzman61]

Thank you, that was a good video. I have a repair in the foyer and kitchen to do and now I know how to do it.

[@USMC-0311]

Perfect! Made it look easy and will try that method. I appreciate it thank you!

[@juneking4512]

I'm a DIYer. Thanks, so much for the great tips and demo!

[@PaulPeck]

I really appreciate your feedback June!👍🏻 Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!😎 -Paul

[@blakethesnake1555]

Excellent video. Keep up the great work

[@primoservices5636]

Nice job I have been using this system for many years you make it look very easy though. Lot less mess then a hopper for repair that is my favorite part less clean up !

[@PaulPeck]

That’s awesome man!💥👊🏻 The knockdown sponge is a real timesaver for sure. And yeah pretty much zero clean up. I like that part a lot too. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing my friend!🙏 -Paul

[@esterixis]

Great video! I have textured walls that I recently repaired. I was stuck at the retexturing part but this looks pretty straightforward. New subscriber!

[@PaulPeck]

Awesome man!👍🏻 I appreciate that! Dead my video could help you out! Thanks for watching and subscribing my friend!😎 -Paul

[@chrisandkita10]

Thank u so much im actually working on a job and was going to spray it on this really works better

[@PaulPeck]

That’s awesome Christopher!👍🏻 Let me know how your texture matching. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!😎 -Paul

[@mykuljay]

I have to scrape my popcorn ceilings first. Thanks for this video!!! MAYBE even I can do it!

[@PaulPeck]

Good luck man!👊🏻 Let me know if you run into any questions along the way. -Paul

[@SuzyTopAgent]

This was awesome, I can't wait to try it myself!

[@dominique___1980]

LOVE this video. Makes it look SO easy. THANKS!

[@PaulPeck]

Thanks so much for watching Dominique! 👍🏻I've had lots of practice matching knockdown texture.😀 Take care, -Paul

[@paulcappello]

Thank you for a great demo! You do great work! Ty.

[@edwarddominguez747]

awesome job bro thanks for the hot tips & tools to be successful. doing a tub & shower install needed some tips on texture.

[@Warren3carpentry]

Great tips. Gotta watch more of ur videos now!!

[@LifewithFritzi]

NEW FRIEND HERE, Came over from beer man's channel. Nice channel I love DIY work. 💗

[@brittharms978]

Bad ass repair Paul!! Nice work!

[@SimplyChelle74]

You make that look so easy I love DIY projects. I came over from Blood X

[@terryallen9546]

Thanks for the lesson. Just what I needed.

[@NolBrenda79]

Thank you so much this will help me for my first time ❤

[@mvred100]

Great video. I assume there will be a time I need to do this and your video is a great reference for me to practice this technique.

[@PaulPeck]

I really appreciate your that Matt!👍🏻 Thanks so much for watching and subscribing my friend!😎 -Paul

[@rafikhan908]

Great demo. Really useful. Thanks Paul.

[@PaulPeck]

Thank you so much for watching Rafi!👍🏻 Here's few more of my knockdown texture matching videos: kzbin.info/aero/PL7Ww-LhWbB0FqP0HaAYu7t2INanPJ7Rrn Take care, -Paul

[@abesimmons2011]

This is so informative. I plan on doing my walls very soon. Thank you

[@PaulPeck]

That's great Abe! I'm glad my knockdown sponge texture matching video inspired you to do your own texturing. Take care, -Paul

[@GeorgeHale1984]

Great video, thanks for the upload! I've gotta look through your video library now to see if you have one on mixing the compound.

[@PaulPeck]

Appreciate it George! Be sure to Subscribe to my channel to keep up with all my latest videos kzbin.info . Take care, -Paul

[@dougcopeland8025]

Nice job man this will help me out a ton thank you!!!

[@davidleasure9138]

Outstanding texture matching

[@PaulPeck]

I appreciate that David!👍🏻 Thank you for watching and subscribing!😎 -Paul

[@SunCityScratchersTheV3]

great video man really I will learn alot watching your channel thank you for sharing this really

[@henrychiarkas4415]

Nice work! Looks awesome.

[@Studbeefpile]

Nicely done. Very nice work.

[@darmajabalichannel5249]

hi new friend here from Bali watching you how to match knockdown texture with wohoho you make it good job thanks for sharing see u

[@andreaj7744]

does this typically match the color of ceilings in newer (2007) homes? We have some nail pops and paint oopsies to fix.

[@bbuzhiqi]

Very helpful thank you guys ❤

[@Treetrimmer82]

What's up my friend I just want to say what an awesome video I no you help alot of people with these videos I really appreciate your comment and support on my live stream tonight I will foreshore spread your awesome channel out into the community thanks have a great night my friend!!!

[@GhostPirateXmarksthespot]

Looking forward to watch more of your videos.

[@erniepalaiii2399]

What type compound can be used for exterior knockdown texture on ceilings?

[@carlosayala1168]

Gracias amigo por tu trabajo... en verdad muchas gracias, saludos desde ciudad Juárez Chihuahua.

[@angelawatson1594]

I want to instal stick-down vinyl floor strips. I have a tiled floor at the moment. Could I do it or WoUld I have to skim the entire floor ? What do U think?

[@raffachannel6071]

Wow cara yg sangat mudah ,,kreatif

[@jeffjolliffe7223]

Best DIY videos online...thanks so much.

[@elsaint7657]

amazing work bro

[@randytroike2741]

Great video series! I have a problem with my rosebud knockdown ceiling. I have several seam cracks across my living room ceiling. Have you done a video on this type of repair?

[@juantrevino8608]

this is very helpful. almost a perfect match. gracias!

[@PaulPeck]

Thank you Juan! I'm glad my video could help you in matching knockdown texture. -Paul

[@PowMusic]

Are you using regular join compound? Quick dry, etc?

[@PaulPeck]

Hi Pow Music, Yes, I'm using an all purpose joint compound made by USG. It's the one with the dark green lid. Most big box stores sell a pretty good all purpose if you can't find the USG. I hope this helps. Thanks so much for watching! -Paul

[@Cosmo-k5j]

I had some water damage on my ceiling and some the knock down came off. Do I need to prime my ceiling first before I do the knock down or do the knock down and then prime and paint?

[@mikegraves1000]

Hi Paul, what brand of "mud" or joint compound would you recommend for this type of work? Would you also recommend for smaller jobs a spray on (from a can), type of product like found at Lowe's? Thanks!

[@juanmartinez3136]

Can you use the texture brush to do this tyoe of texture or not ?

[@Nechoben]

Awesome job man really good job I’m really impress freaking awesome

[@PaulPeck]

Right on Nelson!👍🏻 The sponge trick really does match the texture perfectly with half of all the prepping if you were going to spray the knockdown texture!🔥 Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!😎 -Paul

[@mikegraves1000]

Also, what is the difference between stucco and joint compound? Just curious. Thanks!

[@billeybop]

Thank you for the instructional video. It was very helpful!

[@PaulPeck]

That's awesome Billy! Glad my video could help you.👏🏻 Did you have s roof leak or some type of plumbing leak? Take care, -Paul

[@billeybop]

Plumbing. It worked out and thanks again!

[@Nefariousrouge]

Is the mud thinned down with water for this application, or is it the same consistency as you would use for regular mudding/taping?

[@antoniorengifo1447]

Thank you. Excellent demonstration.

[@PaulPeck]

I really appreciate you watching and your comment my friend!💥👍🏻😎

[@Ocanadakiter]

Glad im watching your videos ..It seems all of a sudden im getting lots of texture jobs.The pressure is on...lol..

[@PaulPeck]

Good for you man! I've made a pretty good living matching texture and doing drywall repairs. Perfect your skills and you will go far. There will always be a need for this type of work. Job security!👍🏻Take care, -Paul

[@Ocanadakiter]

Paul Peck Thanks so much it's been a rocky journey but i can finally see a bit of light... cheers from vancouver island. .🍻👊

[@sandynickelson1531]

Thank you for your sponge knock down

[@michaelcronin5225]

Hey Paul, great videos thanks for your help. I have a question do we rinse the sponge to get it wet before applying to mud or keep it dry?

[@BH-en1xv]

Can you apply this on the new drywall right after removing popcorn? Or do you need to prime ceiling right after popcorn removal then apply texture?

[@manichan558]

Thanks for sharing this very useful video! :)

[@PaulPeck]

No problem Mani! Glad the knockdown sponge technique could help you. Check back and let me know how your drywall repair and texture matching project turns out. Here's a link to the Knockdown Texture Sponge just in case you missed it in the video. www.texturemaster.com/knockdown-texture-sponge/ Take care, -Paul

[@thomasharris5151]

Best way I’ve seen yet!!!!!! Thanks!!!

[@Panzerjock]

great video.. thanks

[@oldchannel9377]

This just looks so interesting!😊

[@PaulPeck]

Thank you!

[@keashamoore5228]

Hi. How do I make a stencil design in my ceiling and with what?

[@carlos33193]

Do you re apply compound after the first knockdown, or do you just come back over it again with the knife after 15 minutes without reapplying?

[@Queenofthekitchenuk]

Wow Great Channel! Found you on Pusa Studios and Subbed.... Congrats

[@simomonster]

Have to watch this to fix some stuff ! Thanks 🙏

[@alchance662]

Is it OK to use a wide metal or plastic putty knife to knockdown a small area using same method?

[@mrdemocracy7106]

What's the mixture parts paint to filler on sponge?