With all the home design shows on television these days, many people are wondering about how to add texture to their interior walls. It is fashionable to not only add bright, vibrant colors to your walls, but to add texture for added visual effect. Most people think that they either can’t do this themselves, or that they’ll need to hire a professional to come in and do it for them. This simply isn’t true. With all the new products you can pick up at your local home improvement store, you can create a beautiful design for any decor.
On the easier end, you might already have a few things around the house that will aid you in your texturing quest. For adding texture to a ceiling, most people use a wedged trowel. This is how you achieve that lined effect. This can also be applied to your interior walls with the same effect. Long even strokes will give you a more symmetrical appearance, or add a few twists and turns for a more festive look.
Another household item you can use is a basic sponge. Sponges can soak up a lot of paint and will leave bumps and ridges on your walls. The nice thing about sponges is that you can buy them in several different sizes and they can even be cut down into various shapes for an even bolder look. Some people prefer a typical synthetic sponge that can be purchased in any store, while others prefer natural sponges.
An old terry cloth towel is another way to add some dimension to your room. After painting your walls, gently dab your towel in a side to side motion. This will give your walls depth and can create a sort of stucco effect. Remember not to press too hard as you may take off more paint than needed. The courser the cloth, the more intense design can be created.
For someone wanting a more detailed design, you can now purchase pre-made paint rollers that come with a wide range of designs. This is a great way to add specific types of textured designs to your walls. You can find these rollers in your local hardware store, or at just about any home improvement store. They come in a wide array of shapes and sizes, and will cover almost any wall.
You don’t have to hire a professional to come in and create a stunning textured look to your interior rooms. With a few simple tools, you can create a great look for very little cost. And the next time you think about how to add texture to your interior walls, take a few moments to look around you house to see if you have something on hand that will create a beautiful look.
