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How to match Skip Trowel Texture

Skip trowel texture is applied by hand and is a lot easier to match than a sprayed on texture like knockdown . Skip trowel is also a lot less messier to apply than a most textures.

Skip trowel texture by The Texture Master

Skip trowel texture by The Texture Master

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Chances are you’ve had some type of ceiling repair and you’re looking for a way to match skip trowel texture. Or you just really like how skip trowel texture looks and want try and do it yourself in a room of your home?

Here’s a few close up photos of my variations of skip trowel texture:

Painted skip trowel ceiling after a ceiling repair
Light skip trowel texture
Skip trowel texture- Drywall finish

Popcorn removal Skip trowel texture
Skip trowel texture by The Texture Master
Skip Trowel Texture

Depending on your skill as a Do it Yourselfer you most likely will be able to match your skip trowel texture on a small area. But the bigger the area that you need to match a skip trowel, the more of a DIY skill set you will need.

Check Out my Featured Skip Trowel Texture Video Playlist!

Click Here (15 Videos)–> youtube/playlist/skip-trowel-texture

In this Video Playlist I have video footage of everything from how to mix skip trowel, applying skip trowel texture tips and tricks and even some project videos where I wear a GoPro camera to get a very unique perspective of the skip troweling process.

There are several different factors that determines how a skip trowel texture will turnout

1) The amount of water that is added to the texture material
2) How much sand was added
3) Was sand used?
4) The surface that is having the skip trowel applied to: (ie: a painted surface, new drywall, primed only, skim coated drywall finish or another type of texture that was previously applied.

“Several different methods and techniques used to match skip trowel texture


In this quick video that was filmed with an iPhone 6, Paul Peck will show you a couple of his tips and tricks on creating a skip trowel texture on a ceiling that he had just removed the popcorn ceiling texture. Paul is using a 14 inch drywall taping knife, mud hawk and some all-purpose joint compound mixed with Texture Masters skip trowel sand and a little water added to the mix. Thanks for watching!

Be sure to checkout Paul Peck’s Youtube Channel here–> https://www.youtube.com/c/paulpeck


This is a short video clip of Paul applying a skip trowel texture to a ceiling.


In this video I’m gonna show you all kinds of tips and tricks about skip trowel texture. I’ll be showing you how to mix the skip trowel texture. What tools you’ll need to mix the skip trowel texture and also how to apply a skip trowel texture.

” Another great feature of Skip Trowel is it’s Awesome hiding ability!

How to match skip trowel texture on a small area (up to 24″x 24″):

For small wall or ceiling repairs, I have perfected the art of matching most skip trowel textures. Skip trowel can be applied in a light, medium or even a heavy consistency, depending on your existing skip trowel or the look you’re going for.
Along with my skip trowel texture kit, this texturing project will require a couple more hand tools to do be able to blend and apply the skip trowel texture.

Skip trowel ceiling repair - Before photo

Skip trowel ceiling repair Before photo

Skip trowel ready for primer and paint   After photo

Skip trowel ready for primer/paint After photo














Skip trowel tools you will need:

  • Level 1 Skip trowel Texture Kit and DVD
  • All purpose joint compound (I use USG green lid AP)
  • Texture Masters Skip Trowel Sand (1 bag)
  • Drywall Mud pan or hauk
  • 6″ and 12″ Taping knife



I’ve found in my over 20 years of being a drywall contractor and painting contractor that using my texturing technique along with my modified skip trowel texturing tool and materials. I could match or at least get really close for a small area that after it was painted you couldn’t even see the repaired wall or ceiling area.

DIY Skip Trowel Texture Ceiling

How to match skip trowel texture on a area larger than 24″x 24″ all the up to two rooms:

These areas will require a few more tools to do be able to apply the skip trowel texture.

You will need:

  • Level 2 Skip Trowel Texture Kit and DVD
  • Drill and paint mixing bit to thin down the joint compound
  • 5 gallon bucket to mix compound in
  • Texture Masters Skip Trowel Sand (1 bag (16 oz) can do up to two rooms ceilings)
  • Plastic for covering and protecting
  • Masking Tape


Great for DIY Skip Trowel texturing and texture matching!




How to skip trowel texture up to a whole house:

This texturing project will require a few more tools to do your custom skip trowel texture masterpiece.

You will need:

  • Level 3 Skip Trowel Texture Kit and DVD
  • Drill and paint mixing bit to thin down the joint compound
  • 5 gallon bucket to mix compound in
  • Texture Masters Skip Trowel Sand (Several bags depending on the size of your home)
  • Plastic for covering and protecting
  • Masking Tape

 

















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