How To Use Homax Knockdown Wall Texture

Learning how to use Homax knockdown wall texture is not difficult. The instructions for using Homax spray texture are easy to follow. In this video, I'll be texturing a sheetrock repair I showed you in a previous video on how to repair a drywall hole in a day.
There are some important things to remember when using Homax spray texture. One thing is, to shake the crap out of the cans! I mean for like 2 or 3 minutes!
The next important thing to remember when using Homax knockdown spray texture is to warm the can up. The instructions say to put the can in hot water for a few minutes. I found that set them on a register for a couple minutes does just as good. Just don't forget and leave them there or the can could explode!
When using Homax knockdown wall texture, you want to continue to shake the can as you use it. Also, if it starts shooting globs, warm the can back up. You also want to spray in a circular motion. This will help make sure your knockdown texture pattern is uniform.
Homax wall texture knockdown is the easiest way to repair knockdown texture on a wall patch. Homax knockdown wall texture makes it easy to apply knockdown wall texture to your walls.
So if you find yourself asking what to use for knockdown texture repair, Homax knockdown spray texture is your answer!
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[@ScalesofJusticeOC]

There are people in life that LISTEN and those that DON’T LISTEN. I don’t car if your camera is blurry, or there is constant footage of the nozzle but what I do care about is the effort you made to show someone like myself who’s hesitant on getting this product for various reasons. I know that the look of the spray is going to be hard to see via video but I know that because I listened to what you said to do I feel confidant in starting this project. Thank you….

[@BlueCollarDIY]

Thank you Paul. Some people like yourself get it, some don't. I can't help those who don't want to be helped!

[@jaspratt6528]

I second this!!!! Thank you so much

[@CF542]

The tips and descriptions in the video were the most helpful, ie. warming the can, keep shaking it and practice first.

[@almfoto]

KEY ADVICE FROM THIS VIDEO: heat the can, shake for 2-3 minute, hold can appx 2 feet away, wait 3-5 minutes then use WET drywall knife to gently knock down texture. Repeat as necessary. Be sure to primer and use two coats of paint, "Darn near perfect!"

[@jamescwolf]

Thanks! This is a big help. The temperature, watching you use the cardboard first to see how it was going to come out, then shifting right over to the wall. Great stuff!

[@BlueCollarDIY]

I"m glad you found this useful. Thank you for watching and good luck on your upcoming project!

[@carveyparker75]

Horrible experience till I watched your video and then it worked perfectly. Thank you!

[@BlueCollarDIY]

You're welcome! Glad you found the video useful. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!

[@williammoore8253]

Good job man! All these people are missing the point of this video. If you do it the way he does it will be right.

[@BlueCollarDIY]

Exactly! I'm not sure why they don't understand that the texture sprayed should be close in size to the original texture. There is nothing to see if done properly! lol I guess that the nice thing about learning how to use Homax knockdown wall texture! :)

[@simeon0728]

Thanks, that was a very practical set of instructions and explanation on how the stuff works. Truly appreciate it.

[@ronwhitmer7613]

Your advice was spot on. I was even able to hide a really bad drywall job

[@BlueCollarDIY]

Thanks for letting us know the video was helpful. Glad your project turned out well!

[@dominicespinoza7433]

Awesome man I did my sealing last year and messed it up. Warming it up is where I went wrong. I'm doing my bathroom now. And its coming out perfect 👌 thanks for the advice.

[@BlueCollarDIY]

You're welcome Dominic! Thanks for stopping by and sharing your comments on how to use Homax Knockdown wall texture!

[@danielleg2616]

What happens when you warm it?

[@rainalyssy1839]

I was trying to get a video to help me and your tip about heating it up and shaking it for longer rly helped. I was about to punt that can into the next life hahah.

[@BlueCollarDIY]

Yeah, it can really make a huge difference when you use any of the Homax wall or ceiling texture spray cans. Glad I could help!

[@jcarey5]

Thank you so much for your wonderful video, I was apprehensive about my ability to even try this, but you made it simple and I managed to impress myself. Also, warming up the can had nice results!

[@marvinfloyd1401]

Thanks, BC. Your directions were excellent and made it easy for me to use this product for the first time.

[@user-hz8xi3op6u]

Thank you for the advice about warming the can up. I tried several different times to get mine to spray correctly but it was coming out in globs. I let my can get warm inside and it finally sprayed the right way!

[@detectingrebel]

If I was able to give you a kiss I would lol 😘 I was quoted $1,150 to do a bathroom ceiling. $55 in supplies and a little bit of time later, a perfect job. You don’t know how much I appreciate your sharing your expertise! You rock 👍🏼

[@ShotByNikoHD]

You give more than kisses? I’ll take it if he won’t 😂😂😂😂

[@sh0rtaznant]

Other videos are very clear but they don't give enough advise to ease my fears of messing up my wall. I wish I could see your results but the tips more than made up for it. I've read on Reddit about heating up the can do you reinforcing it confirms to me that I should do it. Plus the dry time of 5 min is useful, and knowing I can just scrape it off if I fail. Thanks for the help

[@lebronjordan802]

Thanks for sharing your video! I just textured my wall after watching your video. I'll prime it tomorrow then pain it... it will be a finished product late tomorrow night 🙂!

[@BlueCollarDIY]

Congrats on your project! Glad my video helped out!

[@alanwright782]

Thanks for the video man! I appreciate you explaining how to do it and the tricks you used for a professional look.

[@BlueCollarDIY]

You're welcome. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!

[@sandraelliott6982]

thanks i am helping my daughter fix her bathroom wall this was amazingly in it simplicity

[@BlueCollarDIY]

You're welcome, glad I could help. That's why I make these videos. Thanks for watching and please share the video if you think it can help someone else texture their walls with Homax wall texture.

[@lsloan33]

Other than the problem with the camera focusing and not really being able to see the texture itself clearly, great video, Man. Even with those "problems", I was able to texture a closet ceiling easy with the tips in the video.

[@BlueCollarDIY]

Thanks Logan. Glad you were able to get it to work for you!

[@novojiggs9977]

Breathing hard man

[@911dlc]

Did what you said to do and it worked great.

[@BlueCollarDIY]

Thanks for the update, glad everything worked out for you!

[@armandofigeroa8229]

Although this is not a perfect video. I appreciate the effort! Thank you I still learned a lot!

[@BlueCollarDIY]

Thank you Armando. I appreciate your comment. I'm working on another knockdown wall texture video. I hope to have it out within the next few weeks!

[@Dam24100]

Life saver. Thanks.

[@gr8bkset-524]

Thanks for the tips. I wish my monitor had texture-vision.

[@kellylynn9163]

Thank you for your video!

[@bnssoftware3292]

Brilliant!

[@toddbaker7672]

I can see the difference!!

[@blacksunshine489]

Good explanation in general, but could you make the picture lower Rez, and more blurry !🤣🤣🤣

[@BlueCollarDIY]

Sure, I aim to please. Low rez blurry pictures coming up! ;)

[@joeortega3881]

🤣🤣🤣

[@justingonzalez702]

How do i stop the bubbles???

[@capt251978]

Thanks for the video. The tips were invaluable. I wasted a can not knowing to heat it up. At $17/per can….

[@BlueCollarDIY]

Yeah, that heating the can up thing makes a huge difference, even in Summer!

[@danaalexander2654]

Same

[@danstvguy]

Hey Blue. The former owner did a wallboard patch without texture and with a noticeable bump, How would you approach fixing it then applying Homax. Just do a lot of sanding?

[@BlueCollarDIY]

Yeah, I would try and get that bump sanded down, the feather the edges until they blended with the rest of the wall. Then hit it with some homax knockdown wall texture and repaint.

[@El_Deplorable]

😂 Yup! I definitely can't tell. It all looks the same to me. I'll be trying it.

[@araksider-barseghian2636]

I had no idea this existed. Would this work on an area that I've already patched and painted over or should I sand it again, spray with this and paint over the section I've sprayed with the texture?

[@jeff186sc]

Excellent video. Only one suggestion..better lighting! Really glad I watched this!

[@El_Deplorable]

I tried! I think it worked great! I need your honest opinion. How'd I do? Below are the before and after pictures of my wall with & without texture. ⬜️ ⬜️ Thank u!

[@SeanKemp-ge5fi]

Can I use this for an entire room? How many cans you think this would take?

[@lycanit]

Warming up the can on heater duct is smart.

[@fredkempf415]

I have to retract my comment on the operating instructions. They do indicate to put the can in hot/warm water for getting the product to spray properly. I did this on an old can of Homax, (nearly full) and it sprayed properly. I believe the product instructions should emphasize more the operating temperature for getting a proper spray.

[@BlueCollarDIY]

Yeah, I get impatient and put them over a heating vent, but putting them under hot water running out of a faucet for a few minutes works as well.

[@mcesar85]

Almost a great video, we can’t see how thick is being applied, actually we can’t see anything but the wall, sorry my friend but maybe you should’ve watched the video before you post it, but I would love to watch a video where the lightning is way better 😉

[@BlueCollarDIY]

The thickness depends upon how thick the surrounding texture is. Since no two textures are sprayed the same, you match the existing texture.

[@johnguildford935]

Blue, ever thought of doing a Video just about the Nozzle? Both cans I bought the White part of the Nozzle HAS TO BE SCREWED into the selector part of the Nozzle to work. Since both my cans were the same, I'm guessing this is SOP from Homax.

[@BlueCollarDIY]

It's been a few months since I've used a new can. I'll look into it though. I have some drywall jobs coming up that will need texture applied. Not sure if they're knockdown texture or orange peel, but I'll do a video on them and I'll be using Homax wall texture.

[@FrannyFine1993]

John I get what you're saying. I paused this video at a point where he held the can so I could see the spray nozzle. Looking at the can again I found two indicators on the black section letting me know that was the front of the spray, so to speak. I unscrewed and repositioned the black to white pieces until they fit comfortably into the hole in the can. Gave it a gentle push and it sprayed a liquid. I am now following his further instructions on warming up the can and then shaking longer than the instructions indicate. I appreciate the tips in this video. Wish me luck!

[@taralets5386]

Wow! That’s awesome! I can’t see anything!

[@Bigshoots86]

I warm all my homemax texture cans up with my roofing torch it's very quick

[@robenn9854]

The can didn’t pop?

[@robertsalas3984]

its a good explanation , but i cant see squat . ill follow your tips though thank you

[@BlueCollarDIY]

Yeah, I'm going to redo the video when it warms up and I get a home with good light.

[@Bapuji42]

Do you have to prime the patch before you apply the texture?

[@BlueCollarDIY]

Some do, some don't. I do because I think it helps the patch blend better after painting.

[@pamgarson4083]

It’s be great if you could do it on a darker wall so we could see it better than white on white. Thanks

[@BlueCollarDIY]

I plan on buying some sheetrock and painting it black and redoing this video on how to use homax knockdown wall texture.

[@pamgarson4083]

@@BlueCollarDIY That would make it so much easier. I followed your instructions and it worked! It was the first time I ever used it. Thank you!

[@atacama677]

the video isn't very clear, was this recorded in the 90s?

[@rickeykeeton4770]

Generally speaking, how many square feet can you expect from one can of that?

[@BlueCollarDIY]

Gosh, I'm not sure. I'd have to go look at the can. It says on the front of the Homax Knockdown wall texture can.

[@BlueCollarDIY]

It also depends on how thick or thin you spray the texture on.

[@rickeykeeton4770]

@@BlueCollarDIY I have a couple of places I repaired on popcorn ceiling about 2 x 2’ plus the about 4” around the top of a approximately 12 x12 room. I am undecided about buying a couple of cans of texture, or just using my hopper to apply texture.

[@BlueCollarDIY]

@@rickeykeeton4770 I hear ya. For what you're talking about, two of the pro sized cans would probably do the job.

[@xxdemonshitxx]

I just tried this product. It worked better before I shook it for a minute. Once I shook it up it came out like liquid with nothing to knock down.

[@kathyyosten1497]

I don’t have floor vents

[@fredkempf415]

Video does not clearly show how to use the adjusting lever for fine or course spray. The Pro kind of this stuff has an additional adjustment for pressure of spray.

[@BlueCollarDIY]

It's pretty obvious when you have the can in hand. It also shows on the can where the adjustments are and which way to turn them to adjust the amount of texture coming out of the spray can.

[@remnard1]

Your camera contrast doesn’t really show how it came out.

[@BlueCollarDIY]

Sometimes with texture blended correctly, it just looks like the wall next to it! The whole point of texturing is to make it look like the rest of the wall.

[@fixitfern5339]

I cant see anything. Its like shining a light to the camara.

[@Jay2pay]

Im a novelist and I did it and it looks CHERRY!!!!

[@BlueCollarDIY]

congratulations! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment, I appreciate it!

[@rev.lazarus906]

so is the order 1. prime, 2. Texture. 3. paint?

[@maelstrom200018]

You cant see anything but appreciate the video

[@BlueCollarDIY]

Thanks, I have another video over Homax knockdown wall texture in the works. It should be out soon hopefully.

[@ksandralemus5024]

I got one can but the nozzle comes off over and over again 😒 very frustrated. Not able to see anything in your video, next time use a colored wall in order to see the texture.

[@BlueCollarDIY]

Yeah, I have gotten a few like that as well. I just make sure I keep the receipt and take them back. Sometimes I can jerry rig them and make them work.

[@fredkempf415]

Do not see anywhere that instructions indicate the can needs to be heated up to spray properly. Insturctions on can indicate to shake vigorously for at least a minute. This product does not work, as advertised, and just dribbles out into a glob, and then doesn't spray at all, no matter the settings for flow.

[@BlueCollarDIY]

That's why you can't use it cold. Heat the can up and it will be fine.

[@matthewwhite6763]

Yeah can’t see anything but white wall.

[@gregaustin1000]

Couldn't see anything

[@markkautzman8171]

Sounds like you're working in a high altitude...

[@miamaez6893]

I opened my van and the entire nozzle broke off and came apart 🧐

[@BlueCollarDIY]

I broke a nozzle off of a can of Homax knockdown wall texture before, but I finally figured out how to use it. If you bought it at Home Depot, Walmart, Lowes or someplace like that, I'd take it back and exchange it.

[@brohardin]

No you can’t see a thing!

[@channingrhodes6756]

you need a better camera. Hard to see the texture coming out of the can.

[@tonacekgmail]

Can't see it camera too far

[@BlueCollarDIY]

You can't see the Homax Knockdown wall texture because it blends with the wall. Had my texture been off, it would have been easily seen. When you can't distinguish the original texture from the newly applied wall texture, then you've done your job. Homax knockdown all texture is an excellent product for blending texture on drywall repair projects.

[@Joseph_cooks720]

Warm it up is someone never did😢

[@AMZ19252]

Gotta love people from the South. Took him 8 min to cover 2 min worth of materials lol

[@BlueCollarDIY]

Yep, gotta love people from outside the South with short attention spans. Guess I'll have to make a short for ya 😀

[@nataliecrumbliss2556]

Lol them people moving so fast through life but still late to their own funeral!

[@genaroresendiz5226]

No se ve nada

[@BlueCollarDIY]

eso es porque soy un buen instalador using Homax Knockdown Wall Texture

[@johnyb9884]

Cant see, sorry

[@BlueCollarDIY]

I'm working on an entirely new video on how to use Homax Knockdown wall texture. I think I may paint some drywall black so the texture will show up better on camera. Stay tuned, it should be out in a week or so.

[@Lstwhknight]

Can’t see anything

[@BlueCollarDIY]

You should really consider getting that checked out. A good optometrist can be invaluable! ;)

[@Lstwhknight]

@@BlueCollarDIY I told you so you would be aware that the video is not sharp and useless as far as a visual aid. So you might improve, seems the video isn’t the only blank item after your response

[@BlueCollarDIY]

@@Lstwhknight LOL, funny how so many found it helpful but others can't seem to figure it out....

[@chipburns4123]

Dont be afraid to use your left hand😂

[@sevenlicious]

Unfortunately I cant see your work... you seem to know what you're doing, it's to bad video isn't picking it up to well.

[@theelectricalternativellc.2116]

Can’t see a darn thing.

[@mynextketchfrontier6351]

Poor lighting ! Can’t see the end result ! Suck clip do better next time light are inexpensive nd get close up of wall !

[@BlueCollarDIY]

lol...sounds like you need a better computer and monitor!

[@mynextketchfrontier6351]

@@BlueCollarDIY lol

[@Heisrisin3]

Your video is good information but the picture quality sucks. You can’t see any texture

[@allenscott228]

I'm about halfway through and wondering why every video I watch on this, the "instructor" is spraying a painted white wall and expecting the viewer to be able to see it. But, I'll keep watching.

[@alfredomartin3302]

Cant see crap!

[@dedmonhomerepairfencing875]

Can’t see it Lmaooo

[@BlueCollarDIY]

aaannnddd that is the whole point...lmao!

[@Arsonloke]

The quality is shit I cant see a damn thing

[@N0bull]

Can’t see a damn thing!!

[@BlueCollarDIY]

Dude, they have eye doctors who can help you with that!

[@N0bull]

D*^b ass I got 20/20 vision, 4:11 tell me what you see, I’ll wait.

[@dragonflammable]

@@BlueCollarDIYthank you for all the info the video is low quality BUT your instruction is amazing and got us through without needing to see. Thank you very much sir!

[@franciscopintos7831]

Bad video quality 😢

[@BlueCollarDIY]

Maybe you just have a bad quality phone or computer?

[@phoenixskeptic7698]

This video is useless. It’s out of focus and the audio was not to the point.

[@BlueCollarDIY]

Thanks for taking the time to watch the video and comment on it PS. I'm glad you found it useful!

[@jmarine79]

Bad video quality 🙈

[@BlueCollarDIY]

Glad you liked the video. Please 'Like' and 'Subscribe' for more how-to DIY videos!

[@m.gaxiola7462]

Can’t see shit!!

[@chipburns4123]

You obviously havent taken any lighting or videography classes😂

[@michaelcarley7016]

Just horrible camera work.

[@AP-514]

worst camera job ever...Focus man Focus

[@BlueCollarDIY]

I'm very focused. I'm all business when on the job bro tater chip! ;)

[@rodbrauer3669]

Terrible video quality