Pnoy's ceiling texturing

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Orange peel texture, knows as “splatter texture”, looks somewhat like an orange peel. It is thinned drywall mud applied with a hopper-type spray gun. Unlike knockdown, it is thin enough to cover the drywall completely. It does not require any further work after it is sprayed on.

Pros:

=Easy quick DIY application
=Some sound-deadening ability
=Hides imperfections

Cons:

=Considered outdated or old fashioned
=Difficult to match if a repair is needed

Knockdown texture is created by machine splattering drywall mud onto the ceiling. After it is allowed to dry a bit, it is “knocked down” by dragging a trowel or wide drywall knife over the ceiling. Knockdown texture is often used on walls because of its strength and general acceptability. It is often found on hotel walls, stairwell walls, and office walls.

Pros:

=Well accepted finish
=DIY-friendly
=Diffuses sound

Cons:

=More expensive than other options
=Must be painted
=Difficult to clean

Popcorn ceiling popularity began to fade in the 1960s. They are making a comeback. Part of the Retro movement? It can be sprayed or painted on. The polystyrene bead, vermiculite, or cellulose additives make it look vaguely like an upside-down plate of popcorn.

Pros:

=Very good sound-deadening ability
=Available in fine, medium, or coarse grades
=Often applied with colored or reflective flakes

Cons:

=Collects dust easily
=High spots fall off easily if cleaned too hard
=Considered dated or old-fashioned by some