Drywall Texture

Drywall texture is one of the best ways to add character to your walls and ceilings — and hide small imperfections at the same time. Here’s a quick breakdown of the styles you mentioned:

Comb Texture: Created with a notched trowel or comb tool to pull clean lines through the compound. The pattern can be straight, curved, or geometric for a custom look.

Popcorn Texture: A classic ceiling finish sprayed on with compound mixed with aggregate. It hides flaws well and helps with sound dampening.

Orange Peel Texture: Light, subtle, and modern. It looks just like the skin of an orange — a soft bump sprayed on that’s much cleaner than popcorn.

Knockdown Texture: Starts like orange peel, then lightly flattened with a knife or trowel while still wet. It leaves a smooth, mottled, stucco-like finish that’s very popular.

Sand Swirl Texture: Joint compound mixed with sand and applied in swirling motions with a brush or trowel. The sand gives it extra grit and a hand-crafted feel you can see and feel.

Slap Brush Texture: Applied by slapping a stiff-bristle brush into wet compound. It creates deep peaks and valleys for a bold, high-character look.

All of these can be adjusted — from subtle to dramatic — to match your style, your space, and how much coverage you need. There’s a perfect texture for every vision.