Knock-Down Ceiling Texture [Complete Guide]

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Shannon from www.house-improvements.com shows you how to do what is called a knock down spray ceiling texture. This is also referred to as California ceilings.
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@manuelsfishnet Жыл бұрын

Well Said, sir. I'm a drywall installer for 40 years and this show was spot on, What I like the best you explained it in a small area to better educate a DIY Homeowner, I like the detailed steps that make a difference to any beginner or myself who been away from it for so long and needed a reminder, I thank you for a job well done. A message to everyone looking at this video, excellent instructions and well said with this show, I'm certain your project will be well done, and proud of your DIY.

@miltonwelch8619 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Shannon! You usually explain very well and know what you're talking about; keep up the good work!

@weswerblades6497 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Shannon’s is one of the best DIY channels on KZfaq.

@michellegaza7740 Жыл бұрын

Great video and explanation. I've watched several other videos in my preparation today to do the texture step and this, by FAR, was the best video to give me an idea of not only what to do but also tips on waiting before the actual knockdown along with showing in real time how fast it was to do once everything was properly prepped (vids on knocking down the popcorn ceilings and remudding the ceiling did not prepare me for how long those steps take). I'm doing 2 bedrooms and I'm pretty confident that I can do the 10x10 room all in one go which is something I wasn't sure on before watching this. Thanks!

@LunkerFishing 3 жыл бұрын

I have a hopper but never used it on a project I was doing. Thanks for this video. It answered a bunch of questions for me about how to do this.

@stacktier8257 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your insights, easily one of the best KZfaq channels. 3:45, compressors, bigger and more air the better.

@kerrydailey8260 5 ай бұрын

Your video was very helpful. Love. the way you had "a lot less talk with a lot more action ". Thank you for making the job seem easy. and instructions fast and easy.

@40komori 3 жыл бұрын

I've watched a number of knock-down videos and this is by far the best I've seen!!! Well done as always!

@jeffcollins4181 2 жыл бұрын

Very Good instructional video. The pace of your delivery and the complete description of the process, including tool descriptions and materials explanations, are fantastic, keep up with the helpful vids!

@HouseImprovements 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@jiwbink 3 жыл бұрын

Shannon, Like all the videos you've made,very informative,AND to the point! HARD TO BELIEVE YOU'VE BEEN HERE TEN YEARS,AND ONLY HAVE 677 I SUBS! WTH IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE?? THANKS FOR THESE VIDEOS!!

@allenstipek2927 Жыл бұрын

This is one of the best DIY videos I've ever seen. Nice work.

@Scottyd2104 2 жыл бұрын

He is very thorough in this video. I used it to do knockdown for my first time ind it is super simple. Takes a little bit to figure out how you want the sprayer to spray, but the knockdown is super easy. I used an 18 inch knockdown squeegee and was just fine. Most important thing to take from this video is the dry time. As he points out that when it starts to lose that glistening effect is when you start the knockdown.

@boomcity4942 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for being straightforward and complete. I weeded through numerous other videos that were short of information, long on life stories and full of bad jokes. Your videos are always concise and complete. Thank you!

@HouseImprovements Жыл бұрын

Very welcome

@chelseaalionar7592 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for doing this video!!! It was SO helpful for a first-timer!!!

@doctordrywallrepairFL Жыл бұрын

35 years in the industry and texturing is not popular in the NE but in Florida it is everywhere. We are going to start using sprayers to refinish popcorn removal so since you have the sprayer we will be doing more texturing on repairs. Good help.

@jamesgrimes7865 10 ай бұрын

Really a great guide for this project. I've come back to it every time I do knockdown

@adelghoneim7669 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. Informative video, straight to the point and respect viewer's time.

@thedistractedpoesy263 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this very clear explanation and clear video. I'm going to have to learn how to do wall orange peel wall texture for my walls then knockdown for my ceilings. It's a bit overwhelming for me to learn, but this gives me the best example I've seen on KZfaq yet. I have hope I can do this

@chrisyeary5082 2 жыл бұрын

Good video. Thanks for the pointers. Im always open minded to learn new tricks of the trade. I’ve been a finisher for about 7 years now. I’ve got 15 years experience total. Knockdown is pretty cut and dry I like a medium knockdown myself but I’ll do whichever texture the customer prefers. Thanks for sharing

@oscarriver6075 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Very educational. Keep making videos you are a good teacher .Thank you

@chrisbailey949 2 жыл бұрын

Great info! Just completed a knockdown ceiling in a bedroom and bathroom, had uneven drywall thicknesses after a remodel and this texture did the trick! Looks perfect! Used a hopper/gun bought at harbor freight with a medium tip. Be sure to purchase the valve and air chuck fittings, as they are sold separate!!!

@Scottyd2104 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I found out the hard way lol!

@torreyintahoe 3 жыл бұрын

I had a pro do my great room, which I helped with, then I did my bedrooms myself. wish I'd have paid more attention to pressure and consistency. Having a beefy compressor is important. I have a smaller dual tank and it runs out pretty quickly. Anyhoo, this is a great video. I turned to it when I started running into problems and it has a lot of good info. Thanks Shannon!

@kristinekoski7345 3 жыл бұрын

"YOU ARE GREAT INSTRUCTOR". EASY TO UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALONG , WITH AND ITS OBVIOUS ,. YOU KNOW YOUR STUFF,,,SO YOU REALLY SHOULD KEEP MAKING MORE OF THESE TYPES OF VIDEOS,, THANKS

@HouseImprovements 3 жыл бұрын

Cool, thanks

@romanrykun6967 3 жыл бұрын

You are the best explaining DIY projects. Thank you

@HouseImprovements 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@ronm6585 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Great information. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. 🎄

@HouseImprovements 3 жыл бұрын

Same to you!

@Cris-ss8tb 2 жыл бұрын

Black shirt Shannon is brave and a pioneer glad to see him still posting

@matteversole5980 3 жыл бұрын

Good job! We have done a lot of knock down. Good informative video! Again nicely done and thank you!

@HouseImprovements 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@martinlemke861 3 жыл бұрын

I never used a sprayer ,watching your demonstration and the precautions to take ,and the air pressure I need the ball valve is a good idle giving you better control ,I thank you for the demonstration ,it was well done

@HouseImprovements 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

@ebrahimamin8275 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for demonstration. It covered everything i needed to know.

@mikechiodetti4482 3 жыл бұрын

DEFINITELY, this is a keeper video! Thank you.

@juliancornwall156 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for explaining thoroughly. Two thumbs up man!

@2Bearair 2 жыл бұрын

That was an awesome video! Thank you. Getting ready to give it a go on my first attempt :)

@javiermartinez-ge8ss 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job I will start doing the same thank you for teaching us and giving us advices 👍👍👍👍

@waltham1654 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for informative video. I've done knock down before but learned something new. Thanks Bro

@texasbasementbuilds4543 2 жыл бұрын

best vid on this out there. doing 2 rooms on the walls tmrw .

@drewpierce2273 3 жыл бұрын

I did a textured ceiling with one of those roller kits. It actually turned out decent.

@blackstonerich Жыл бұрын

Great video, I’m doing a bedroom ceiling tomorrow so I feel pretty confident now, didn’t know that I should primer and paint the ceiling first, thanks again 😊

@BillyJohnson-jk6bo Жыл бұрын

Don't do that.. primer is acceptable.. But skim your walls/prime. Texture. Paint.

@adelghoneim7669 11 ай бұрын

How did it go?

@phsdarkness 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Spot on. Picked up couple good pointers. Thanks for the video!

@vladip8617 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Beautiful job. I wish I could do that ease. I’ll try. Very good explanation.

@clintonweckesser1807 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! I need to try to match a knock down in Mt laundry room and messed it up. This video definitely helped. God bless and thanks for sharing.

@kristenpaterson4261 Жыл бұрын

Straight to the point and easy. Nice!

@manueljuanguerrero8547 3 жыл бұрын

Great timing for the spring renovations. Thank you

@HouseImprovements 3 жыл бұрын

You bet!

@rowdyyates2029 2 жыл бұрын

Very detailed and easy to understand.. thank you

@alexbarta9615 Жыл бұрын

Actually an awesome video i feel like a pro and ive never even done it. Thank you sir. Now to get this money.

@ryam8962 2 ай бұрын

Shannon, you are a gem!

@SV_Sangha 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing the info.... helps reaffirm my DIY approach.

@timothycreasy2161 3 жыл бұрын

I say there is no wrong way to do it, as long as the outcome is the same. Thanks Shannon.

@richardwade511 3 жыл бұрын

I truly appreciate this video, I think I can try this! Thank you!

@HouseImprovements 3 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@318Huslta 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Excellent information thanks!

@at469 7 ай бұрын

Thank you fit the helpful video. I'm about to do a ceiling myself. Very helpful

@reverling1 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the good demo.

@samphilipp4997 5 ай бұрын

You are a true down to earth dude and a pro👍

@IceI3erg-Jeremy 2 жыл бұрын

You Sir, are a gem! Thanks for the info!

@movifreeparentalmonitoring3725 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for the lesson.

@RealGame101 3 жыл бұрын

I like his videos because he's thorough

@saeedsobhani4213 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job thanks Mr. Shannon.

@herbstewart7937 3 жыл бұрын

Shannon..great video. It’s a hard technique to learn.

@stevealaska73 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this technique. To me, this looks FAR BETTER than that old popcorn.

@wildness01 2 жыл бұрын

Doesn't sound as good though. The real reason for popcorn was acoustics. It cuts room echo better than a any other surface. We care more about looks than functionality now though...

@gunsmithsc Жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for taking the time and making it

@RD-vf4ly Жыл бұрын

You sir are a fantastic teacher

@HouseImprovements Жыл бұрын

Many thanks

@electronicsguru4050 2 жыл бұрын

seriously best video I have seen.. love hot you get to the point..

@WentDownTheWrongPipe 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Thanks!

@juanpoz8373 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all you vides is very information

@04slinky 3 жыл бұрын

Shannon been watching for over 6 years now

@HouseImprovements 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks , I appreciate that!

@justinyates1223 2 жыл бұрын

Great video very instructive

@foxtrot0710 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This was awesome!

@jimbag8 Жыл бұрын

excellent video. nice work.

@osamajassim5204 3 жыл бұрын

God bless you.very nice work.

@halewilson 6 ай бұрын

Very informative, thank you!

@scottjohnson3226 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the informative video!

@LVskinsfan1 Жыл бұрын

Thnks 4 being so thorough!

@hugolesteiro4723 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it covered what i need it to know.

@greenarrow5217 2 жыл бұрын

Best Video Out There.

@syXification 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video. Thanks.

@travisandrews4181 Жыл бұрын

Thanks great video glad to see .

@martintxca 3 жыл бұрын

Great video my friend

@steveamarx 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I did the popcorn style on my ceiling about 16 years ago. Still looks good.

@razmspiele25 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I had some confusion as I was losing air when I connected my Wal-Board Texture-Pro 200 to the air inlet but mine doesn't have a ball valve to open and close. Seems that losing a little air is normal in both setups.

@cal5513 Жыл бұрын

I’ve probably done close to $100,000 of improvements on my new/“old” home. It was all done from his videos. Front double door install, walls, cabinets, flooring, windows, light fixtures, wall removals, gutters, plumbing, new bathrooms, etc. By far the most thorough contractor on the internet. Always gives alternative methods and tools to get the job done. Very detail oriented and explains the process/mistakes you may make

@chrisgoosebrooks638 5 ай бұрын

Great video

@normanredetzke2892 3 жыл бұрын

Learned a lot

@toddanderson9001 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a cheap sprayer from Harbor Freight and used my pancake compressor to do one whole room. I thinned out Plus 3 and used that as texture for an orange peel look. An air shut off valve on the gun would have been a HUGE help and I was really surprised that the compressor was sufficient. It was a real mess, but it covered up all of my poor drywall work.

@TheEppy4207 Жыл бұрын

How did u think it out?

@mostardentlyasmr4777 8 ай бұрын

I’m literally doing the same thing tomorrow afternoon…for the first time. I’m excited! It’s only a 4x7 area where i removed a soffit.

@Mis15Productions 6 ай бұрын

thank you. Good job

@davethewelder1 Жыл бұрын

I'm getting ready to do a large living room, hallway and a big bedroom. Nervous because I've never done knockdown before. I've done some drywall wall replacement and some repairs and they have turned out pretty good, but I go really slow and spray very little. I got 8 day-to-day do all drywall, primer, paint and then do hardwood floors. Your video really put me at ease on application of the ceiling work. I let mud dry a day before I prime and paint. How long do you let your mud dry on the ceiling and walls??? I don't do this for a living, but do need a professionals answer. Thank, gonna be watching this a couple more times and somepractice aswell.

@ericscheinost4788 2 ай бұрын

Looks great! I have the cheapest pancake 3Gal 100lb PSI it works but you have wait and wait it will build your patience. 😃

@josephgreen8566 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@dungle-wh9td 2 ай бұрын

You are awesome!

@juliorosales5595 4 ай бұрын

Nice job

@abdulalawier3537 3 жыл бұрын

Good job

@publicmail2 3 жыл бұрын

Big in Florida along with orange peel with goes on lite and fine and no knockdown. I sprayed block with type M mortar which gives a nice sand coating ready for paint.

@HouseImprovements 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff

@normaalvarez1355 3 жыл бұрын

Like always Great work!!!! And for those that leave negative comments if they were so good they wouldn’t be watching your videos 😂😂

@HouseImprovements 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@semermerhimcbo 2 жыл бұрын

Super... thanks

@hansumrob 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative! I'm going to strip off the popcorn ceiling and do this. 👍

@huggies4404 2 жыл бұрын

He has shitty spray..

@DjJtown 3 жыл бұрын

You're right; lazy drywallers; but also it saves time since perfection takes time. Also, each texture is unique to the job.

@tdunn2 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge and experience with us, Shannon. Do you have any pro-tips on scraping popcorn?

@HouseImprovements 3 жыл бұрын

here is my video:kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Zp-BZ62CmNacqZs.html

@darrellmarchbanks7537 Ай бұрын

Awesome video. I tried it. It looks like shit. But I'll try again. Thanks!

@JW-kt5ls 2 жыл бұрын

Love all of your videos! Do you ever use an acrylic knockdown knife? I'm getting ready to do my ceiling and that's what I bought.

@HouseImprovements 2 жыл бұрын

That will work fine.

@armandhammer2235 3 жыл бұрын

Shannon talks, I listen.

@42guitars Жыл бұрын

another great video my Brother used to this ,so it is correct the way your doing it since i seen him do lots of ceilings ,,,do you call that California ceilings there cause up in Canada that s what we call it