Home |
Search |
Today's Posts |
|
Home Repair (alt.home.repair) For all homeowners and DIYers with many experienced tradesmen. Solve your toughest home fix-it problems. |
Reply |
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
adding sand to interior paint
I want to paint my LR walls with a sand textured wall paint. I found a
product through Behr but the application procedure and cost are not what I had in mind. I have heard of people that just added bagged sand to wall paint and rolled it, but want more advice before trying. Please help! |
#2
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
adding sand to interior paint
|
#3
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
adding sand to interior paint
I'm not sure that plain sand is fine enough.
I've used a product made by US Gypsum, Sheetrock brand, Sand Finish Paint Additive (thats its name, really). It comes in an 8 oz plastic tub and its basically really fine sand. Should do what you want if you can find it. I bought mine at the local hardware store. It seems to thicken the paint somewhat when added and cleaning up the splatters is a mess. dickm On 24 Nov 2006 14:54:12 -0800, wrote: I want to paint my LR walls with a sand textured wall paint. I found a product through Behr but the application procedure and cost are not what I had in mind. I have heard of people that just added bagged sand to wall paint and rolled it, but want more advice before trying. Please help! |
#4
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
adding sand to interior paint
Texturing is very difficult to remove and many people dislike it.
wrote in message oups.com... I want to paint my LR walls with a sand textured wall paint. I found a product through Behr but the application procedure and cost are not what I had in mind. I have heard of people that just added bagged sand to wall paint and rolled it, but want more advice before trying. Please help! |
#5
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
adding sand to interior paint
I have used fine contractors sand in regular paint.
My application was for a non slip patio at a Nursing home, I mixed the sand into the paint and then just rolled it on. Worked great, and I am sure they are still using my idea to this day. Searcher |
#6
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
adding sand to interior paint
wrote in message oups.com... I want to paint my LR walls with a sand textured wall paint. I found a product through Behr but the application procedure and cost are not what I had in mind. I have heard of people that just added bagged sand to wall paint and rolled it, but want more advice before trying. Please help! I used a fine paint sand on room walls once. The major issue was that you needed to mix it constantly or the texture is irregular. Bob |
#7
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
adding sand to interior paint
|
#8
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
adding sand to interior paint
This is a tried and proven method to accomplish what you seek. I
learned this from an old painter when attempting to tie new drywall surfaces to old sand-finish plaster walls. At first I thought he was nuts, but the proof is in the execution. 1 cup of cornmeal to a gallon of paint. You need to concentrate your time and effort getting a light and even texture on the wall. Fantastic blend when done correctly. ___________________________ Keep the whole world singing. . . . DanG wrote in message oups.com... I want to paint my LR walls with a sand textured wall paint. I found a product through Behr but the application procedure and cost are not what I had in mind. I have heard of people that just added bagged sand to wall paint and rolled it, but want more advice before trying. Please help! |
#9
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
adding sand to interior paint
mm wrote: On 24 Nov 2006 14:54:12 -0800, wrote: Check with George Washington. That's how he painted the house at Mount Vernon. He wanted it to look like stone instead of wood. No kidding. .. Thought he had slaves to do that. Or have I mentioned the wrong guy? |
#10
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
adding sand to interior paint
On 25 Nov 2006 12:07:57 -0800, "terry"
wrote: mm wrote: On 24 Nov 2006 14:54:12 -0800, wrote: Check with George Washington. That's how he painted the house at Mount Vernon. He wanted it to look like stone instead of wood. No kidding. . Thought he had slaves to do that. Or have I mentioned the wrong guy? I think he actually had Martha do this. The slaves did other things. |
#11
Posted to alt.home.repair
|
|||
|
|||
adding sand to interior paint
wrote in message oups.com... I want to paint my LR walls with a sand textured wall paint. I found a product through Behr but the application procedure and cost are not what I had in mind. I have heard of people that just added bagged sand to wall paint and rolled it, but want more advice before trying. Please help! Normally I wouldn't recommend anything that has anything to do with Behr because their paint is an insult to the industry, but their suede texture works well. The application process sounds complicated, but really it's just making big overlapping X's with a paintbrush. The cost isn't much, and you can even get one of the HD employees to mix it up for you. Don't use just any old sand; it won't look as good and you may have some difficulty getting the ratio right. |
Reply |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
using exterior paint to paint interior? | Home Repair | |||
interior paint on everything | Home Repair | |||
interior paint question | Home Repair | |||
Picking an interior paint | Home Repair |