![]() Prepare the texture mix: Texture product used: Homax Roll-On Texture in the smooth finish.Do make sure to allow proper drying time for the paint before applying any wall texture. Even taking it a step further with some type of moisture barrier paint. If the walls are bare concrete, I recommend priming or painting them. Prime or paint the concrete walls (optional, but recommended if they are unpainted).The idea is to make sure they are clean enough for the texture coating to adhere. Optionally you can prime the walls, as well. Wipe the wall with a mild cleaning solution or degreaser if needed. I found that using a broom to knock off all the clingies, followed up by a shop vacuum with the hose and brush attachment worked very well. Make sure the walls are clean of dust, dirt, grease, spider webs and any other grunge. Optional: Masonry Waterproofing Paint, such as Drylokįollow these steps for prepping and applying knockdown texture.Or – Alternative: Paint roller cover in ½” size or ¾” size.Homax Roll-On Texture in the smooth finish. ![]() How to Easily Apply Knockdown Texture to your Concrete Basement Walls Supplies needed to do a knockdown texture finish So now that you know what we used and why we used it, let me give you some information on how to easy it is to add knockdown texture to your concrete basement walls. It was non-messy and dries within 24 hours, so it’s ready to paint. This product was super easy to work with. To keep it budget friendly, we used a product called Homax Roll-On Texture. This post contains affiliate links, see full disclosure. You can give your basement a finished, or partially finished look in a lot less time with a lot less cash. In all honesty, one of the main reasons we choose to add texture to the concrete walls, rather than putting up paneling or drywall was because it’s a super budget friendly option. By using the knockdown technique, I was able to create a rustic, yet subtle stucco effect. I was aiming for the look of a craggy stone wall rather than look of popcorn or orange peel that textured walls often have. Instead of just repainting over the concrete, I decided to add a knockdown texture to the walls. This, of course, meant we would be working with the long ago painted concrete walls. One of our goals for the townhouse basement update was to avoid using drywall or paneling on the walls.
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