How to use a hopper to apply texture

This video will take you step-by-step through how to use a hopper along with tips for a great finish. Check out my KZbin channel for more DIY videos. I have every step of fully renovating this condo. Enjoy!

[@diegoamaya7844]

Excellent! Thanks! This is a completely different technique than with a spray machine. I'm glad I watched this.

[@jamescutz9963]

This was an excellent video. Thank you for taking the time to make and post it!!

[@shannond2707]

Thanks for the spray pattern tip. That was super helpful :)

[@ericmartinez4053]

I like that cross and crescent. Vir Quisque Vir!

[@diydan15]

Thanks for the video!

[@STEVEM730]

I like to tint my primer, it makes it easier for me to see.

[@metelskiy]

Do u need to apply another coat of primer after texture application ?

[@PerryTradesman]

Sure do.

[@bunchalotta]

Looks great! I feel for you with the sweating, I'm the same way and I have no idea why. Like seriously, working in normal temp weather or room doing active but not like Olympic training type exertion and I practically need an IV for rehydration - super annoying, uncomfortable and embarrassing. If you ever find out what the deal is, please reply here!

[@2Jeezuzisreal]

Great job. Not sure why walboard forgot but For ceilings the hopper needs the 45 degree elbow. Connects gun metal to the red hopper. The industry is retarded to not inform buyers. Its a plumbing drain elbow. Usually 1 1/2 inch. Without it the mud keeps flowing back into hopper.

[@claystubbs]

Thank you for this information I have searched and watched many videos on how to spray ceilings with this hopper because every time I tilt it back to do ceiling it doesn’t work right Now I have the answer

[@PerryTradesman]

Hey rookie, Lol you primed the drywall first??

[@adriansoto7393]

I would say the same thing all the time. But times have changed and now everyone likes to primer before texture. Even track homes here in Denver almost always get primer first, sometimes just the ceilings, before texture is applied. I personally only do texture and I do lose out on jobs for not having the equipment for primer.

[@PerryTradesman]

@@adriansoto7393 Can I say something and then ask you a question? Texture bonds best to the the raw unprimed drywall paper-- most latex primers have a slight gloss, you never skim tape or texture on a glossy surface without using a specific primer. Question- what advantage do you feel you gain from priming raw drywall then spray texture then prime again! I'm 61 been in the trade for over 38 years. -Perry

[@adriansoto7393]

Yes texture does bond great to raw drywall. The primer that is being used in Colorado is mostly Murco PVA or Murphy PVA and home owners love using that Home Depot Kilz, which is completely garbage in my opinion. I personally DO NOT use primer before texture but the guys that do say it helps hide the bands better, especially in ceilings or rooms with a lot of natural light from windows and such. I say it’s unnecessary. You could just do a good taping job and texture on top in my opinion. And I also agree that primer goes on AFTER texture if u really want to hide defects. Much respect to you Perry, my dad is 65 and had to retire after 30+ years of spraying

[@joepesqueda2762]

Is priming first really necessary

[@olympicpainting4457]

No not at all

[@MichaelBrown-ho5wc]

I don’t care what this guy says if you do not have experience doing this do not do it hire a professional. I decided I would attempt to texture the walls at my shop and thank God it wasn’t a home. There are variables that no one seems to want to explain on these how to videos such as the speed of the drywall mud mix, how to eliminate clumping, the differences between the various spray patterns and I can go on and on. I paint cars for a living like Rolls-Royce and Ferrari and I found texturing the walls at my shop to be remarkably difficult . No matter what I did the mud mix clump and would clog the hopper, The mess this stuff generates is astronomical, the hopper is very heavy and in my case my walls are 14 feet high which meant I had to carry the thing up ladders and scaffolding. The end result in my case is OK if it was a home I would have to tear all of the drywall out and hire someone to come and do it. At one point I reached a little too high with the hopper and the mud necks spilled all over my head then landed on the floor and caused me to slip the whole thing was a disaster and I will never do it again I will hire someone. Also the consistency of the mud mix is crucial and keeping that consistency versus the amount of time the mix sits at one time the whole thing is just too much just don’t do it yourself , hire someone trust me

[@erickvaliente8158]

Wow

[@bigtxbullion]

go get some water bro nice vid

[@lordcromwell5512]

Rook

[@grethanobsessed4456]

oops I forgot to type in minecraft

[@Fixstuffsteve]

priming first is a waste of time

[@ZyxwvuTJ]

Priming reveals imperfections in your smooth wall. Not necessary for a pro, but helpful for a DIYer.

[@SOLDOZER]

This dude has no clue. Blind leading the blind.