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Brocade knowdown texture8/26/2023 ![]() Attach an extension pole to the handle if you need it to extend your reach, then lay the rubber blade flat at one end or corner of the surface area you just textured. Use a knockdown knife with an 18 in (46 cm) rubber blade for this job. Run the knockdown knife over the texture in a straight line, using light pressure. You can find all of these supplies at a home improvement store.For instance, do half the ceiling in the morning, and the other half in the afternoon. ![]() If you're texturing an area larger than about 150 sq ft (14 m 2), which is the area of the ceiling in an average room, break up the room into sections and mix up individual batches for each section.Tilt the knife blade slightly-if the mix slides right off, it’s thin enough. If you’re not sure what pancake batter consistency is, grab a small drywall knife and scoop up some of the mix.If it’s thicker than pancake batter, mix in about 0.5 in (1.3 cm) of water at a time until the consistency is right. Wait 15 minutes, then test the consistency of the mix. ![]() Lock a paddle attachment onto a power drill and use it to stir the mixture until there are no lumps. ![]() Add 2 in (5.1 cm) of water to a 2 US gal (7.6 L) bucket, then pour in an entire 1.5 US gal (5.7 L) bucket of joint compound dry mix. Mix the joint compound and water until you get a pancake batter consistency. ![]()
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