Primarily used by builders to seal cracks in drywall and make interior painting easier in the diy space it s become a beloved tool for adding texture and definition to a wall mantle or any other space that could benefit from a facade of fake but convincing stone or brick.
Faux concrete wall with joint compound.
Joint compound also known as drywall mud is a form of gypsum based plaster.
For a crosshatched or ridged texture use a notched trowel to draw lines into the joint compound.
Let the joint compound dry.
Drywall joint compound is commonly used to apply over seams of drywall to create a smooth finish.
For a knockdown texture apply the joint compound by stamping it onto the wall or ceiling with a stomp brush.
Using a plaster stone stencil some hand tools and joint compound also known as drywall mud you can create a faux brick or rough stone wall all by yourself.
For a stucco like texture dip a sponge into the compound mixture and pat it onto the wall until you reach your desired texture.
This same material can be applied in a thick coat approximately 1 8 on virtually any wall that allows texturing to be done while the material is still wet.
Apply the compound in a thin layer coming from different directions to create more texture.
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Apply the joint compound mixture to your wall using a drywall knife or trowel.
Because of its thick.
You may notice that the color will change slightly and the wall becomes more white and opaque as it dried.
Seal your newly whitewashed faux brick wall.
Seal your new wall.
Drywall mud also called joint compound is typically used to finish the joints between drywall panels but it has a few decorative uses as well.
Even after it has dried.