Easy Textured Ceiling for Non Professionals - Knockdown Stomp

I found this type of texture ceiling to be the easiest for a first-time do-it-yourselfer. It's a combination of a brush stomp texture followed by a knockdown. The results of my first attempt at it turned out great. I am extremely pleased with how it looks.
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[@geoffhorvath3261]

This is about the cheapest, fastest and most half-assed way of knock down texturing of a ceiling that I've ever seen. I went with this in the interest of saving time and money and it turned out beautiful! Thanks for posting this vid!!

[@ItsMikky]

I’ve always been taught to use a roller to roll the mud on the ceiling first, then come and stomp after.

[@Grizzlybear0908]

Yes definitely roll first, your wasting time that way

[@Laffy1345]

​@@Grizzlybear0908Thank you, I'll do it that way.

[@Laffy1345]

I'll do it that way Thank you

[@kbustaar]

Thank you for this. I did it your way on master bath. It was fast, required very little mud. I did the whole room with small 3.5q bucket of mud. No need to pre skim. Just dip the brush and go to town. Don't wait too long to knock down. I did the whole room in 3 quick sessions.

[@BriansGarageTV]

Thanks for posting this! We just had a leaky ceiling, so after repairing that finally scraped popcorn texture off, and we were kind of stuck on either sanding it smooth or doing some sort of more modern texture like this to hide the few small imperfections and break it up a bit from the smooth walls. This is exactly what I was looking for!

[@dumptrump9134]

I did my basement ceilings this exact way and it is the easiest and least messy. You can't go wrong doing this.great video

[@amdistant5547]

Just commissioned someone to do this for my house for a chunk of money. If I had seen this video before I'd have done it myself.

[@justinkok8666]

i like to use the bottom drawer to a old oven or a toat to that size will work

[@sammer28]

Hey man, thanks for taking the time to make this video. I just got transfered to a hotel where I need to redo all the washroom ceilings. Basically have to do my repairs, get in and get out. I'm going do some samples on some scrap and get approval, but I think i'll push this method if it works well for me. If previous repairs are really bad, I migh have to do 2 passes.

[@joshuasmith1215]

That does look really easy for a diyer to pull off and looks like the best texture to me

[@camrynJ58]

Awesome work! I watched the video a couple of times went to Lowe’s bought the stuff and textured my basement ceilings. Thank you 🙏

[@babyboy4241]

I wonder why not use first a Kiltz for primer paint then come back with the stucco look because then it would (compensate) for all that back&forth 3-4 x …?

[@Vventure23]

I’m not a DIYer at all, I suck even at basic things like painting 🤣 but this was really fun to watch and the finish product came out great!! 👍

[@jamisonacelowe]

Thanks! I've watched a few videos for ideas and this is the one I'm going to do.

[@bradharper5397]

Thanks for the video. It was very easy to follow your instructions, and it worked well for me. We did this in our living room and it turned out very well. I found out for us, the knockdown could be done about 15 min after application and it dried rapidly. I also used a sponge to wipe down the knockdown tool each time it was used.

[@CountryFamily]

Thanks Brad, I'm glad it worked out for you.

[@bradharper5397]

@@CountryFamily It really saved us some time and $$.00 ... Was considering covering with bead board - but with the great results no need to.

[@LibertyFirst1789]

We were going to hire out our the re-texture of our house but now we're trying this. Thank you!

[@applianceflipper8590]

I have an exposed ceiling plywood for the ceiling. Will this work on plywood?

[@handmadebynepal]

Alot better then popcorn ceilings lol thanks

[@danielbalmores1491]

This is amazing. Thanks for the lesson!

[@tericacoleman5323]

Thanks

[@589920]

Thanks to this video I did two ceilings in my house. So glad I found it. Great job!

[@CountryFamily]

Glad I could help!

[@pookiemonster100]

Fiberfuse I jesus tape because you can preform miracles 😆

[@SMOKINGdaFUNK]

Thank you for this video. I watched it an hour ago and I'm done with 350sqft.

[@fredcash4038]

Thanks for posting this you have really given me encouragement to try it.

[@RP-nd4fd]

I love this ,we are not handy by any means,would love to try this!!

[@mickeybinas]

Finally someone shows us how to do this thank you

[@user-xg6vz4fk3o]

Just what I was looking for. Thank you very much. I will try this out very soon.

[@logan5326]

Excellent tutorial video. At first, I was skeptical how you were doing the double brush technique with the mud, but then I saw the great results and the final product and man….that was a heck of a good job! Any tips on how to do a small kitchen ceiling (10’ x 5’)??? Thanks!

[@CountryFamily]

Probably could even use a single brush and work from a ladder instead of using long handles for that small of a room. Good luck with your project.

[@logan5326]

@@CountryFamily ….great tips, thanks!

[@CanadienNortherner]

Buying more tools I'll only need once ... smh ! Thanks for the video man !

[@lizettelaforge5404]

Great job! Now I am ready to tackle my ceiling!!!

[@BrendaK66]

Very helpful -- thank you, and looks SOOOO much easier and quicker than what I did the last (and first) time I textured a ceiling!

[@heidis8713]

Wow. It came out beautiful.

[@FHFTHAILAND]

I like the texture, not too busy. How long do you wait before you start knocking down after stomping the ceiling?

[@loisr7411]

Hi - - Great Video! I have really uneven ceilings, I've tried everything to get them flat and I can't afford a plasterer!! - I'm not sure this will hide it - do you have any other ideas?

[@AlexCarlberg]

Really helpful, thanks

[@Nova-cb3fv]

Looks like the Spanish lace texture I spent a lot of $$ to have done on the walls & ceiling of 2 rooms.

[@swartznoone]

Tks bro I'm doing this tomarrow before the browns game.

[@michaelthul6013]

Turned out nice . That's how I will do mine .

[@NuttedInYoMom]

USE THE FIBERGLASS TAPE HE USED IN THE VIDEO, ITS MUCH EASIER TO USE THAN THE PAPER TAPE AND WORKS JUST AS GOOD IF NOT BETTER. THANKS

[@CryptoCypher86]

I will be using this strategy. Thanks for your helpful vid

[@okieandy21]

Thank you! Very informative! Definitely subscribed!👍🏻

[@xxxXXXjdXXXxxx]

Man that came out nice. Really clean, neat and finished look to it. Nice work!

[@kashsh4686]

I am so glad I found your video...thanks for sharing it.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Nice job and good tips on applying the stipple-like ceiling. It looks nice. A lot of people don't go for the stipple-like look but I think it's better than just plane flat. Take care!!!

[@CountryFamily]

Hi Mike, I've finished all my ceilings in my house flat but when I look at it I see so many imperfections. I really like this look in the shop but hopefully won't have to finish any more drywall after the other side of the barn is done. Take care.

[@nancy4don]

The ceiling of our home in Virginia was stomped like that, but no knockdown was done. Is that a thing - some people want the peaks? Or was it just laziness from the contractors? (As with many other things on this house...)

[@a.k.446]

I put texture on a ceiling, and it dried yellowish. Do you know why that happened and how to fix it?

[@cyberwolf6667]

I’ll let you know, I have to repair the ceiling (30x34) that is already textured and I’m not sure if I can copy it. Thanks for the video

[@thetroll1247]

Was looking for ideas to cover a half ass rock job. I think I found it. Thanks.

[@bobflagg1901]

Thank you for the video. You made it look very easy.

[@richardcottone6620]

Thanks looks great .I'm ready to try it

[@marcparise1391]

I haven't seen anything in the Comments but wouldn't it be better to Primer before Texture?🤔👋

[@artkyger3425]

Man I just despise working sheetrock / mud / sanding..... I'm gonna get glue on tiles for my ceiling like they did in the old days

[@sarahjohnston4837]

Thank you.

[@daniie1762]

Wow this is beautiful!!!!!

[@Natedawg1]

After you applied the knockdown what were the subsequent layers you applied? A drywall primer and then what? Just trying to make sure I do this right, thanks!

[@CountryFamily]

Yep, after the knockdown I primed it with drywall primer and then topcoated with ceiling paint.

[@Natedawg1]

@@CountryFamily Got it, thanks!

[@milashaffer4633]

How long do I need to wait for the compound to sit before running the knockdown across it?

[@garydreyer5528]

Good job

[@krislynch7454]

Awesome job!!!! Looks great!!!

[@jeanhagen16]

Thanks Corey, just starting the finish drywall in my garage and this video is really going to help the ceiling finish! How wide is your knock down blade?

[@CountryFamily]

Hi Jean, the knock down knife is 18". Like this one on Amazon: amzn.to/3gGk0nv

[@ryandelaney4320]

You did good thanks brohamskee

[@larrycassidy1702]

Good job thanks for the video

[@martincoffey3401]

You say bucket . What size was the compound bucket you purchased?

[@jragster]

thanks

[@isaiahbabington6352]

Great job teaching i, like it.

[@ethanzheng4673]

Great work!

[@mariaackerman1525]

Thanks for this video, I just removed popcorn ceiling in a bedroom, very messy job. I was thinking to roll the mud and then use a texture roller. Any suggestions??? Never done this type of job.

[@CountryFamily]

I have not done that but it sounds like it may work.

[@rosebatham3342]

What prep would you do to apply over glossy paint

[@joshuajustice7906]

use a paint roller heavy nap to apply mud to board then stomp it

[@boblab]

How long do you wait before going over it with the knockdown blade ? Thanks

[@clutch5sp989]

What is it about dawgs who just stroll in then step in thinset, mud, paint pans etc.....ARRgggg

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good evening Sir !!! That is great tips on your a master on multi trades !!! Cheers and keep up the good work !!!

[@CountryFamily]

Thanks Dave! Cheers!

[@monicaballentine8020]

Ty ty ty awesome 😎👍

[@mayhmmaydn]

Ty i needed this

[@marcustrana]

Thanks a lot - Lyfe saver!

[@TALONTEDGUY]

Clean

[@achardjc]

I noticed that you did not prime your ceiling wallboard before adding the texture. Would you not want to prime it first? Did you make the texturing tools yourself? Great job.

[@CountryFamily]

Thanks James. The drywall compound sticks well to the drywall so no need to primer first. It will require a longer nap roller though to get into the crevices but still was pretty good coverage. I also tinted my primer to the paint color to help ensure complete coverage. There is a link in the video description for the tools.

[@mjssmith5170]

How to I keep my mud from getting hard on me? I feel like I can only do a tiny spot before I have to go back and smear before it dries:/ also it gets super hard in my pan :/ I do the 2 to one ratio it calls for 😩 help :(

[@Jay-kz8py]

He’s using pre-mixed all Purpose mud and adding water it takes a long time to dry .

[@stephenmatkovich6867]

Looks great and I have a large ceiling to do this week. Did you thin out the joint compound ? Thanks

[@CountryFamily]

Yes I think I added about 8oz of water to about a third of a bucket or so. I think I mention that in the video somewhere.

[@CountryFamily]

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[@Lifeoutdoors365]

Could u mix in the paint at the same time u mix the mud so u don't have to paint? (LOL I just hate painting, serious question tho). Great vid

[@CountryFamily]

I haven't tried that but it just may work. I think the sheen may be very dull and the color muted but you're right, it's better than painting the ceiling. I know my arms and neck were sore after all that overhead work.

[@Lifeoutdoors365]

@@CountryFamily yeah lol. Not sure if it'd work, but eh worth a shot lol

[@thetruthmatters7]

Thank you, and God bless you. Jesus is the Way!

[@ismaelgvillalvazo2960]

Good evening I wanted to know do i have to use a primer before? Where can i buy the tools you used in the video? And how much time do i have to leave the mix on Wall before using the tool for texture design? Thanks in Advance for answer!

[@CountryFamily]

I primered after the knockdown was finished. There are links in the description for the tools. I don't know how long for sure you would have before tooling, but I just did about 4' wide by 16' long section before I drug the knife along to knock it down. I would say maybe 5 or 10 minutes but that would depend on humidity and temperature too. Thanks for watching.

[@tripjet999]

Never heard of a brue handle (?)

[@ritastauffer9023]

broom handle

[@samee20101]

Wat is the brush ur stampin with??

[@kennypalmer315]

Where did you find the tools? Especially the double stamper and the clear knockdown tool with pole extender?! Been looking online and non seem to have the handle extension?!

[@CountryFamily]

Most home stores should have those tools. There is also a link in the video description to them on Amazon. I used a broom handle for the extension.

[@vickichenier8917]

Dollar tree sells their broom handles separate now ($1.25) because they’re a bit sturdier than the old ones that came with the brooms. Just a tip in case you have to get a broom handle.

[@josephblock2098]

​@@CountryFamilyI don't see the link in the description. Can you please post it in the comments?

[@arios312]

Do you have to use the double brush?

[@CountryFamily]

No, a smaller brush will work. Just take a little longer to do.

[@arios312]

I just have a small section to do

[@loboalfaalfa4341]

I think that joint needs 2 more coat mud

[@irvingmatute3915]

How do you get your arms to not get tired?

[@CountryFamily]

Oh they got tired. Actually this area of about 500 sq. ft. wasn't too bad, but the other section I did was twice the size and killed my arms and neck after a while. But I powered through and now it's done. 😄

[@irvingmatute3915]

@@CountryFamily i usually work on 60 to 70 foot long houses

[@MrHandyman0007]

👍👍👍

[@troymagnus6860]

Where you from

[@newwaveent7069]

Prime the ceiling, and then do this

[@user-no1nt4zz2r]

Sorry just being honest I prime my ceilings first spray and knock down orange peel woeking harder than u have to

[@MrMojo271]

How did you get the edges and corners?

[@CountryFamily]

I stomped right up to the edges then used the knife to scrape any mud from the wall.

[@capitanamerica4562]

You too far form my Mexicans the really good at ...

[@lauraellen3879]

Prepare yourself for the ECHO. : (

[@kendesjarlais7577]

You didn’t sand ,it why not? It’s not against the law to sand,! Why is everyone so scared of sanding, You get a better job when you sand

[@joshuaroman539]

Uuu wtf??? Your supposed to add 3/4 gallon of water to a 5 gallon bucket of Plus 3 mud. Use a 1-1/4" nap paint roller and roll mixed mud both directions about a 4x8 section not stopping on joints. Then stomp, knockdown, star, swirl, whatever texture you want.. but that's the process.

[@arios312]

What type of brushes did you use?

[@emmalynplatt802]

Looks like crap

[@drywallrepairman]

that was painful to watch

[@mickeybinas]

Can you clean the brush and reuse it or do you have to throw it away

[@gregoriosandoval6565]

Well done boss....thanks for sharing this video..helps alot