Instructions / Assembly

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Why am I not getting the coverage I expect?
One reason is that heavier texture applications or coarser textures will get lower coverage. If you
are applying very heavy textures or multiple spray coats you can expect lower coverage than
finer textures. In addition, when applying texture be sure to cover only approximately 80% of
the surface. Applying more than 80% of the surface will result in less overall coverage and a
less than desirable match.
Also, if you are spraying and hearing gas come from the can but no texture there is a problem
with the texture liquid reaching the pickup tube in the bottom of the can. Be sure to hold the can
vertically so the pickup tube is reaching into the liquid texture in the bottom of the can. If you
evacuate gas without texture material the can may lose its ability to spray leaving unspent
material in the can.
Why is the texture runny?
The texture may appear light in color or runny when wet but may be perfectly fine. Be sure to
apply a spray pattern that enables you to match your texture. It is recommended you practice on
a piece of drywall or cardboard. If it sags slightly on a vertical wall that should not be an issue
once it is “knocked down” with a knife.
Also be sure to shake the can well so all the texture material is thoroughly mixed. Failure to
shake the can well may leave solid material in the bottom of the can that will cause excessively
runny texture.
The initial material sprayed also is also excessively runny and should be “cleared” from the can
and disposed prior to spraying on a wall.
Why am I not getting a knockdown texture?
The process for creating a knockdown is to spray a splatter texture over 50-80% of the wall,
allow it to firm up for 1-2 minutes, and then using a drywall knife, flatten the tops of the
splatters, which is termed “knocking down “ the texture.
If you press too hard on the knife you will flatten the texture splatters completely. You want
little to no pressure on the knife blade when dragging it across the splatters. The goal is to flatten
just the tops of the round texture lobes. Also hold the knife blade almost parallel to the wall
surface as you lightly drag the blade edge across the texture. (Look for demonstration videos
online.)
I am getting “lines” on my texture, what can I do to avoid that?
If the surface of your texture has lines in it – these may be “drag marks” left behind from the
knife dragging across the surface. You can avoid these by keeping your drywall knife edge clean
(remove any particles that may cause drag marks), also wetting the knife blade periodically
helps, and most importantly - allowing slightly less wait time after spraying and then knocking it
down. (If you are waiting 2 minutes after spraying, try waiting 1-1/2 minutes or 1 minute after
spraying to knock down). It may be easier to work in smaller sections of a wall area at a time to
allow less time after spraying to get all the texture uniformly knocked down.