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Why does nobody talk about using a paint roller for texture touch-ups?
I was fixing a small patch in a bedroom last week and the texture match looked awful, like a sore thumb. My usual spray can method was too heavy for the light orange peel. Out of ideas, I grabbed a cheap 3/4 inch nap paint roller, dipped it lightly in the mud, and rolled it over the patch. It gave this perfect, light stipple that blended right in with the old wall after it dried. I've been doing this for six years and never thought to try it. It saved me from having to re-texture the whole wall. Has anyone else found a weird tool that works for blending texture?
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allen.terry6mo ago
Ever try a damp sponge for small touch ups? I had a similar spot and just dabbed it on, it sort of feathered the edges out really well. It's not perfect for big areas but it saved me a ton of time.
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the_ruby6mo ago
A damp sponge, huh? That's the kind of genius hack you find after you've already made the problem ten times worse with a tiny brush. My last touch-up looked like a toddler tried to fix a Rembrandt.
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emeryfox5mo ago
Nod along, but damp sponges actually do work. The key is wringing it out almost completely so you're barely transferring any paint.
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