Simple Method to Match Knockdown Texture

[@MimMim-hs2rs]

It's 2:30 am and I'm ready to fix a dang patch that's driving me crazy first thing in the morning, I cannot thank you enough for sharing this video, God bless you.

[@karolg_m3162]

It’s 2:04 am for me 😂

[@c.m.bigler]

So refreshing to come upon a video that delivers fully. I appreciate your method of getting right down to business and not coming off like a robotic psychopath. The video is easy on the eyes, not overproduced and over edited. The title doesn't lie. The thumbnail let's you know it's not a spray method. It's perfect. Not selling, not bloviating. Perfect.

[@vancouvercarpenter]

I appreciate that!

[@aysegulike1410]

best result back by visuals, cheap, quick to get to, no left over cans and sprays wasted. thank you.

[@SounDiZLife]

Hey boss, just wanted to take a second to say thank you, I actually can’t count the amount of times your videos have helped me when I just needed some friendly reminders and a refresher how to do stuff, so keep it up man you rock, no pun intended, lol

[@ThePianoMan1953]

I'm impressed with this simple method. I've got a "finished" area of 18"X18" to do (among others) fixing up my home. It looks like "less splatter is better" so when you knock it down, you don't get too much flat surface. (You can always add more splatter later if more plateau is needed)

[@drewpurvis4195]

Excellent technique and an even better video! Awesome. Thank you for getting right down to the business and then following the video all the way through painting so we could see the final result. I've got a 5"x5" patch in my ceiling I am going to fix up tonight. Thanks again!

[@kregchapman6981]

that is amazing!! the last time i repaired a 5" by 5" hole in the wall it took me about 45 minutes to dig out the hopper, power up the air compressor and lay down plastic for only about 4 seconds of spraying with the hopper gun. I will certainly try this next time.

[@cyberpuddy668]

When using the “USG brush method” to apply mud for texturing, it’s important that the mud be the right consistency. I think mine was too thick. Most of it ended up not being shot forward onto the wall by the brush’s bristles, but adhering to my fingers, then plopping onto the floor. (This was confusing and frustrating, because that’s not what was on the USG video. (I hadn’t yet discovered Vancouver Carpenter.)) However, I did end up with a nice amount of the really small bits of mud (stardust-like sprinkles) hitting the wall. To get the larger blobs of mud on the wall, I went “pre-schooler” on it, dipping my fingertips into the mud and tapping the wall randomly to create bigger blotches of mud of various sizes. I then knocked it all down with the knife. It looked pretty darn good. I was happy and proud of myself for improvising my way to a good result. ;)

[@mikejrog]

Wow, I think that final result looks GREAT! I have a small patch of about the same size I'm about to do. Thanks Vancouver Carpenter from 5 years ago! :)

[@Inkd_watkins]

This technique works so well. Thank you. Worked like a charm!!

[@awideman5981]

I dig all of your videos, man. You inspired me to just grin and bare it and get some annoying nail pops done around the home. I appreciate your toolkit its very versatile and effective

[@Nativtexan2]

I can attest that this method does work, did it just this past weekend and it matched great! Trick is to get the mud thin so it splatters well.

[@andreasshizas5977]

1st... I just want to say I always enjoy your videos, especially the texturing ones, I've never had the match it, but now I have an idea how to go about doing it and come pretty damn close forever have to do any drywall repair so I want to say thank you for that

[@tetsudo1111]

I tried this exact technique with a flexible metal blade last week, flicking spackle thinned with water on gaps next to can lights that did not cover the sheetrock. Next time I will use a brush! Thanks

[@edover50]

Laughed out loud watching this video Ben, hilarious and I know I’ll end up using this technique sometime. Of course in western Canada we generally only need to do this on ceilings, but what a great trick.

[@robertthompson8623]

Dip the end of your damp sponge in your pan of mud and gently dab it on the patch. Let it dry for a few minutes and then knock it down. You get a great match for that texture.

[@bernardfitzsimons4275]

I learned to Texture 30 years ago similar to this I use a brush that’s shaped like an iron dip in Texture use a 1 or 2 inch knife to flick Texture on wall the harder you flick it the finer the texture I can do knockdown or orange peel but this method is messy you can also use a broom. Or maybe like he said just buy the can😁

[@CandelarioSanchez-ji1qq]

I really think it’s a great idea will keep this in mind instead of setting up the hopper for such a small area thanks 👍

[@musicwhiz711]

Been watching your skate channel for years but this one is a hidden gem as well!

[@wonkarope]

Just tried it out and was pleasantly surprised with the results.

[@travelsizedlions]

Thank you for sharing such a simple trick! Worked like a charm!

[@wuudw2hollotyps703]

Ohhhh this is awesome! Thank you for sharing this video!

[@briangoss8594]

Outstanding! You're a true craftsman in your field, sure appreciate you sharing your knowledge!!

[@cyssenn6819]

.... Im glad I came across this

[@klmbuilders5385]

We had to match a heavy dash stucco exterior finish one time. We basically did the same thing except we just threw the finish on!

[@ursdubel3585]

At first i was like.. wtf is he doing 🤣🤣🤣Thank you for sharing.. helped me 👍👍👍

[@Fernan386]

Hats off👍 would've never thought of it or its results

[@HaroldDGlez]

Haha. I'm glad I kept watching. I was just gona comment. That that is not a knockdown texture. Lol. Then you moved to the right patch. Cool

[@desviz]

I love this guy and he lives just above me in BC! Go Canucks!

[@seephor]

I hope the day comes soon where walls and ceilings and never ever textured again. There's nothing like a perfectly smooth wall with a flat or eggshell paint. It's timeless unlike texture or other wall coverings.

[@anthonygriffin1147]

Agree on the walls. Where I'm at there are almost no places with textured walls but a crows foot textured ceiling is easy and looks great and is pretty simple to match a patch.

[@HermesBoomin]

I agree. I moved from a place where the only texture you ever seen was a rare knockdown on a ceiling to Texas where everything is textured and all super heavy orange peel and crows foot. Which are both hideous to me. I dream of flat walls and ceilings haha

[@twistedstyles]

Thanks bud, I did my whole house with this method.

[@jamescrinnion8240]

Brilliant! I'm through with the dribbling wasteful mess of using those texture spray cans.

[@SticksAandstonesBozo]

Pros know this method. Well done.

[@chuckhiniker2691]

Back in the day my dad would do the same with a whisk broom. Pretty much same results

[@ZussieMakesit]

Looks good! I’m about to do this with a wall hope it works - I wish there was an exact timing in how long it dries before knocking down but I think it’s all ‘a ojo de buen cubero’ or the experience in English

[@tracys2354]

Wonder what the homeowner will say when he finds out you used his kitchen brush!

[@djmeatman6664]

Keep it wet in their drinking cups and that shouldn’t be a problem 👍

[@asyouknowmesoiam]

Hopefully he just washed it

[@JonnyDIY]

Wow this is great, would've never thought of it. Usually just use a wadded up bag 💕👍

[@Cindy25Cox]

It looks great. A brush did that? I actually have to do a bigger part on my new wall. It's 48" x 48". Do you recommend I buy the spray since you mentioned the spray was better? And roughly, how long did you wait before knocking the mud down? I watched your other videos but I'm still considering what way to go. There's this powered Wagner texture sprayer that looks promising. Have you ever used it? I mean, we wouldn't need an air compressor.

[@lilqueezi]

I had no brush so the only thing they had in the store was a toilet brush AND IT WORKED

[@emilcasas2707]

Whoa! Genius level! 💚👍💯

[@vino867]

this dude..... i hope there's not too many homeowner watch this video or i think i will go out of job

[@DGill48]

Thanks, VC. Take care of those kids !

[@saulpaul4240]

I love your genius/simplicity dude!! Thanks for sharing pieces of your brain with the world. And Take that homax you crappy over priced sprayer people 😁

[@spelunkerd]

I wish I saw this ten years ago.

[@prohandymanhonesto6867]

You areeee awesooome... great job with mud.

[@samh7608]

This is exactly what I needed! Awesome!

[@elsoya8153]

Vancouver I have learned a lot from you thank you very much and keep up the good job!

[@incognitotorpedo42]

This is pretty genius. Glad I watched.

[@keithhines5482]

Thank you for this. Great Method.

[@ManyaP64]

Sooooo Canadian. I love this guy.

[@normhodgkinson6965]

as i mentioned before, wait about 5 minutes before the knockdown so your final result will be more consistent with the original pattern. too much of the texture runs together when you blade it.

[@ricklanders4791]

I like your attitude

[@trollop4866]

I cut off a group of pieces of my broom in a pinch at a jobsite tape em together you have perfect little tool to flick it on.

[@TheAxecutioner]

It looks better than the original knockdown

[@jackww839]

Brooo !!!! So good.😂👍

[@jamesromanoski7292]

Thanks for sharing. I love this channel and was excited to see you using the same USG method. I've used this method a few times for small to medium size patches. I've heard that adding some latex or Floetrol to the mud can help the texture. I haven't tried that yet. I'm not sure how well it will knock down. Have you ever added anything (glue, latex, etc) to the mud when texturing? I have a 3 x 4 foot patch to texture soon. So I'm going to do some practicing on spare sheetrock ahead of time.

[@takeniteasyfriend]

Smart guy. Experimenter extraordinaire. Thanks !

[@patrickcullen2714]

Brilliant! 😮 thank you

[@alexanderrain5174]

I like you, man. Friendly and informational! Your videos prove to be most helpful. Thank you for sharing! =)

[@shawnr771]

80 percent of the people cannot or do not care enough to pick out spots that have been patched. If it is even close its good. Drywallers, painters, and plasters are far too critical. They tend to point out their mistakes when most of us cant see them or do not care.

[@luislau9338]

thanks for the tip, it works

[@grizzlymartin1]

Do you have a video of a corner bead crack repair over a metal fireplace to match the existing "orange peel" texture? Thx.

[@texteacher7706]

Awesome! It is perfect.

[@hamzatallouzi7267]

Nice work

[@ivankissi300]

Thank you so much

[@sunreynyc]

Thank you!

[@johnrescigno1367]

Your fffing awesome!!!

[@gildoubrava5998]

I wonder could you take a mold of the good wall texture, then make a stamp of sorts with mud as your ink ? I have purchased molding kits for crafting,I'm just curious.

[@wetsaw7869]

Great channel

[@tearemup7544]

Wow great video

[@Fiftytwouts]

How about a video on how to patch or repair sandy textured plaster

[@riding2nowhere]

Used a brush back in the 80s, and still do it now if I don't use a sponge.

[@JessicaT-qp9uv]

No primer first? Won't paint not match because it's getting absorbed?

[@SuperJaguar7777]

Good job brother nice 👍

[@d.o.g.e.6962]

Nice trick

[@RogerClubv]

Awesome! Much cheaper than the bottle.

[@edflores5807]

Good ajob 💯

[@claudews529]

BRILLIANT!!!

[@Timshowtomake]

Damit, this is very good I learned again from you ;-)

[@jasonmccorkle8760]

Thank you

[@mk6woods855]

Thoughts on the knock down sponge method?

[@frangiew9076]

Vancouver I wish you had explained what was the 'mud' you used how you mixed it such as ratio to water and what kind of dry mix is was

[@hassanbazzi3545]

Nice 👍

[@RD-wy5dj]

Thanks for the video!

[@randypowell4799]

good tip. Thanks

[@robert5]

I have a light orange peel texture. Wonder if I thinned out the texture to almost watery consistency it would work.

[@mothersson2002]

Do you know why there is tiny pin like holes and craters in textured ceiling. I have just don't it for the second timeto repair cracks on the textured ceilings and it happened both times. I have seen commengo on another site that the mid was not wet but I thought it was supposed to be pretty wet to apply the texture. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[@NRB_75]

I did a texture with a course roller on my bathroom ceiling. I think it was too humid in there. I now have a few peel spots and a few where there is more mud than others. Advice?

[@glumGlumm]

That method is a little tricky on a ceiling. Do you have a video of it?

[@craigmorgan3276]

Thanks not bad

[@novubrown2780]

wow. where can I buy that kind of paint or what's the name of that paint that you put in the brush? thanks

[@wat7850]

amazing

[@deydlin]

Is knockdown different in Canada compared to other places in the world?

[@sonicth8708]

Wow I need that same color for my wall at the place I’m renting what is that color?

[@brandonbdl]

Idk , i bought a knockdown can from homax and even on the highest setting, it was still nowhere near thick enough for thr kncokdown i needed to match. Looked way closer to a orange peel, and had some pretty fine size texture. Pretty disappointed. Gonna try the heavy body formula next

[@claudiagonzalez1012]

Thank you. 🇨🇦 Carpenter

[@berto316life4]

"Okay I'm reloaded!"

[@chrischristensen8516]

very nice tip, thx m8

[@tammoton9494]

Can you use spackle instead of mud?

[@dennisrandall9698]

That’s awesome