Ft. 20 Oz, orange peel, texture spray, contractor size with dial it in, adjustable nozzle, water based, low odor, fast drying, MAXIMUM coverage up to 110 Sq. Is there something I have to do to prepare this brush or am I better off buying something already prepared? (If I should get something that is already formed, please give me a link. Homax 20-oz White Orange Peel Water-based Wall Texture Spray. The videos I've seen with my type of pattern have a much more flattened brush. The large capacity hopper holds 1.75 Gal. Sprays acoustic, drywall, water proofing, pool deck sealant, stucco and similar construction materials. It has a 1-piece body with a comfortable grip and on-gun flow control. It works with most gravity-fed texture materials. The HomeDepot person told me this is what I needed for my ceiling pattern. This Husky Drywall Texture Hopper Gun comes with 3 spray tips.
I purchased this brush (see below) years and years ago on the off chance I would need it to do patching.Would I be better off using the self-adhesive drywall tape or the paper drywall tape for this type of repair?.On the crack between the nail-pop and the patch, should I prepare that somehow or will it be fine when I apply compound over it with the paint roller? My fear is that the crack will cause a crack in the final work over time.An alternate method is to dip the slap brush into the drywall mud and stamp it on the wall. Then apply joint compound to the wall and stamp it with your slap brush. Mix the joint compound with water to thin it out. For either method, you’ll need joint compound, water, and a slap brush. As I tape between the existing ceiling with pattern and the patch, should I prepare the patterned side somehow? I was contemplating sanding an inch gap around the patch to give the tape a place to sit, but I'm not sure of the best way. There are two methods to achieve a slap brush wall texture.So, the gap is about half as much, maybe a bit over an 1/8".