When learning how to texture a wall, always apply joint compound while holding the trowel at about a 15-degree angle, Oliver suggests. “The slight angle and light pressure ensure that you do not ...

Using a paint roller to apply joint compound or textured paint is a simple and inexpensive approach to wall texturing, relying on tools most DIYers have on hand.

Often made with a joint compound or drywall material, wall texture can be manipulated to create swirls, lines, and miniature peaks and valleys.

This simple DIY backsplash results in a unique, boho textured design that you can customize with different shapes and colors ...

"Applied in thin layers and then textured with a trowel or sponge, joint compound can mimic the look of plaster ... from ...