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.

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You can also skim coat over the top of popcorn ceilings with a different texture. This is a fairly easy option, using quick-set drywall mud and ready-mixed joint compound.

You can also skim coat over the top of popcorn ceilings with a different texture. This is a fairly easy option, using quick-set drywall mud and ready-mixed joint compound.

Complete small areas at a time, instead of trying to do the whole ceiling at once. Once you remove all the texture and the ceiling is completely dry, fill in holes with joint compound and sand it.

Simply mix your paint of choice with regular drywall joint compound. Or, if you want to be cautious with color, you can apply the joint compound first, then paint over the completed texture once ...

One friend advised us to apply joint compound with a 12-inch taping knife. Another said we should apply topping compound followed by a thick coat of primer.

To get a smooth finish using drywall and joint compound requires four coats of mud - one to tape and three to top with a light sanding after the third and finish coats.