How to Make Texturized Paint

Choose the paint color. Keep in mind that the shade may lighten when the texturizing ingredients are added. Do a small patch test on a hard-to-see part of your project. If the color is too light, check the paint store̵7;s color chart and purchase a color one shade darker than the one you want.

Choose the texturizing medium. Finely ground sand will add a slight amount of texture. You can increase the amount to achieve a thicker consistency. Powder joint compound will give you a heavier textured look. Sandpapered Styrofoam is a good option if you want to achieve a lumpy effect similar to that of a roughly textured ceiling. These items can be purchased in a hardware store or online. Styrofoam may also be available at craft stores.

Prepare the medium. If you are using sand or powder joint compound, slowly filter the medium through a sieve or screen to remove lumps. If you are using Styrofoam blocks, sand or grate them down, placing the shavings into a container.

Add the texture to the paint. If you use sand or Styrofoam, add in the texturizing material in 1-cup increments. If you use powder joint compound, it should be added to the paint in one-half-cup increments. Keep track of the amount you̵7;re adding. Stir well and check the paint̵7;s texture after each addition of material.

Paint your project. Once you obtain the desired level of consistency, begin painting as soon as possible. Be certain that any adjustments of texture made to one can of paint is replicated in each can, so that the finished product will have a consistent texture.

Clean your brushes and painting tools immediately on completion. Textured paint is damaging to painting tools. It may be impossible to clean or even reuse the tools if the paint is allowed to dry on them.