The Best Paints & Colors for Textured Walls
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Textured walls add character but can be tricky to paint, requiring specific techniques for even coverage and to enhance their unique patterns.
Textured walls add character but can be tricky to paint, requiring specific techniques for even coverage and to enhance their unique patterns.
Textured walls certainly bring character to any room but can be challenging to paint. Different textures, like rough knockdown or fine sand, require specialized techniques to ensure uniform coverage and highlight their unique patterns.
In this blog, we’ll highlight some of the best paint types, colors, and finishes to use on textured walls.
The most common wall textures are orange peel, knockdown, and popcorn. Acrylic-latex and 100% acrylic formulas typically work best with these textures, but below, we’ve recommended some of our favorite products for each specific texture type.
Sherwin-Williams Emerald acrylic-latex paint is ideal for orange peel-textured walls for several reasons:
The Sherwin-Williams Emerald line also has a flat finish option, which will effectively conceal wall imperfections for a smooth, polished look. Additionally, its durable formula is designed to withstand regular cleaning and even scrubbing without losing its integrity, so you can easily keep your walls clean and fresh.
Benjamin Moore Regal Select Matte Finish is great for knockdown-style walls. It’s 100% acrylic, so it provides superior adhesion, even with uneven surfaces like knockdown. It’s also formulated to provide smooth, even coverage, so it will effectively fill in the grooves and edges of knockdown textures without excessive build-up or the need for extra coats. The matte finish will also soften the appearance of the knockdown texture and deliver rich color.
The Zinsser Perma-White Interior Paint is ideal for popcorn-textured ceilings due to its thick acrylic formula, which allows even coverage on uneven surfaces without excessive dripping. This paint resists mold and mildew, making it great for walls in kitchens, basements, bathrooms, and other humid environments. Its semi-gloss finish is also easy to clean and durable enough to handle moisture.
Other benefits include:
Several colors can work well on textured walls, including:
In general, avoid dark colors because they can enhance shadows and make the texture more noticeable.
Choosing the right finish is crucial for textured walls. Here’s how different sheens affect the look:
Avoid high-gloss or high-shine finishes as they highlight imperfections, especially in well-lit rooms.
Painting textured walls can be challenging; you not only have to choose the right paint but also use proper techniques to avoid dripping, peeling, and inconsistencies.
Instead of taking the DIY approach, turn to a professional like Imperial Painting who specializes in interior painting. We serve homeowners across Shelby Township, MI, and are committed to providing high-quality results and customer satisfaction, as evident by our many 5-star reviews.
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