There is nothing better than placing a new coat of paint on your bedroom walls. They can freshen up just about any room and it will really add a splash of personality to even the most unused room. With new paint you will find yourself inspired to do more decorating and perhaps even spend time in a room that you never did before. Most people are opting for bright colors, but another new trend is the use of textured paints. This is usually a technique done with a few special tools, but in order to obtain the look, you will want to make sure you have the right tools the first time. Just about anyone can have textured paint on their walls. There are a variety of different textures to choose from as well, so picking the type you want is the first step in the battle.
There are numerous varieties of textured paints to choose from. You can do a white wash look, metal, sand, or a stucco look. Textured paints are perfect for ceilings, but they have become a lot more popular on a general wall as well. Most textured paints will have premixed items directly into the paint so as you apply them to the wall they leave the texture you want. For things like stucco, there is a gritty material already embedded in your paint so that it will apply with each coat you place on the wall. You can get textured paints in a variety of colors, just like your typical paint. They also come in latex, flat-finish, gloss, semi-gloss and high gloss varieties as well. There is no limit to the types of textured paints you can use and they are perfect to add a little more personality to your wall.
Most textured paints will range anywhere from $25.00 to $60.00 per gallon. This is primarily due to the pre-mixed items already in the batches. A textured paint will not cover as much as a non-textured paint, so you will want to refer to the manufacturer’s guide on just how much one gallon will typically cover. Another thing to always keep in mind is that a textured paint is very difficult to cover over. You will typically have to sand down your wall and remove the textured portions prior to every repainting. So when you choose to do a textured paint, be sure it is one that you will be happy with for a long time to save yourself the hassle.
You can find textured paints at just about any home goods store. Visit your local Lowes, Ace Hardware, Sherwin Williams or Home Depot for a large variety. At these stores you can typically get the right equipment and tools you will need as well to complete your paint job. Most of these companies will have professionals that can point you in the direction of the textured paint that will work best for your wall situation and just how much paint you will need to get the job done right.
By adding color to your walls you are adding a little piece of your personality. Though the pattern is textured, be sure that texture and color still add a piece of you into your home or office. And of course, be sure it is a color you can stand a few years down the road.